Build comparison

[teagansalter]

Hi guys, I'm comparing a build that my friend wants to buy pre built and comparing it to one I had someone on this forum build. I know it's more expensive but can I get some positive reasons why this one is much better so I convince you to make the right choice

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9dst8K

Vs

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Dragon

[Gokufighther]

9 minutes ago, teagansalter said:

Hi guys, I'm comparing a build that my friend wants to buy pre built and comparing it to one I had someone on this forum build. I know it's more expensive but can I get some positive reasons why this one is much better so I convince you to make the right choice

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9dst8K

Vs

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Dragon

first off its intel, amd is dead essentially with their fx series, cpu wise you are getting a massive gain in performance...

the gtx 1060 is much better than the rx 460 in there by around 60% and you are getting more premium components.

 

however if you look at the build i just linked you before, you are getting around the same performance (10-15% less) for around $200 cheaper from their website and you get a few extra goodies...

 

im not a big advocate for having others build my pc, but really at that price... its tempting to get that instead! (with a 3 yr warranty free)

 

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1J4DY5

[Gokufighther]

windows isnt included in the one i linked you, you would need to purchase that seperately, you can get it off kinguin for $30

[Gokufighther]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Hs6p2R
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Hs6p2R/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($204.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($89.00 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter 
Other: Rx 480 8gb ($239.99)
Total: $822.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-12 23:26 EDT-0400

 

if you want to build one yourself. it does not come with a keyboard, mouse, headset, monitor, etc.

 

it has 8gb less ram than the cyberpower pc, it comes with windows (you can still get it off of kinguin for $30 saving you $60)

it has a slightly better gpu that is on par with the 1060, it has a more trustworthy psu, and a better case.

it does not come with a watercooler, it does not come with that amazing op motherboard with led lights on it (btw you can upgrade the case to the one i chose here for like $10 more on cyberpower, it just gets rid of the ODD)

 

if you want this build go for it, its about as good as the one that dude linked you

 

it also had a better wifi adapter, i have it and i love it.

i actually have no idea which system (this one or the cyberpower one) i would go for... probably this one due to the better gpu, (you can get 8gb more ram later, you dont need 16gb, and you dont need a watercooler on a locked cpu)