Good Deal?

ConorCallanan · January 20, 2018

Ok, obviously pre-built systems get a bad rep but this looks like a good deal. Just looking for opinions. How would this do with video editing, gaming and other general use? Am I better off building my own system? Thanks

https://www.laptopsdirect.ie/grade-a1-asus-g11cd-core-i5-6400-8gb-1tb-gtx-970-dvd-rw-windows-10-gaming-77441371-1-g11cd-uk024t/version.asp

QuantumBit · January 20, 2018

Youre always better off building your own system.

The CPU is not bad for the price, but its not the best, The GPU is good enough. This will suffice for both gaming and maybe a bit of VE

InertiaSelling · January 20, 2018

I think it's hard to beat right now, given RAM and GPU prices. It would probably be difficult to build a custom system with this kind of performance for less than 600€ without picking used components. Not to mention the fact that it comes with OEM windows 10, which would cost an additional 10 to 40€ if you decided to build it yourself. It's kind of ugly though.

ConorCallanan · January 21, 2018

23 hours ago, InertiaSelling said:

I think it's hard to beat right now, given RAM and GPU prices. It would probably be difficult to build a custom system with this kind of performance for less than 600€ without picking used components. Not to mention the fact that it comes with OEM windows 10, which would cost an additional 10 to 40€ if you decided to build it yourself. It's kind of ugly though.

23 hours ago, QuantumBit said:

Youre always better off building your own system.

The CPU is not bad for the price, but its not the best, The GPU is good enough. This will suffice for both gaming and maybe a bit of VE

Thanks, I'll take that into consideration. I'll probably just wait it out until RAM is cheaper (if I live that long) and build myself then. 'Till then I'll probably get parts as deals come along and be patient.