Lenovo H430 Desktop: Core i3 2130 3.4GHz, 4GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVD Burner, Windows 8 $275 + Free Shipping
 

Staples

Just got a $75 off coupon for desktops/laptops

Lenovo H430 Desktop

$349.90 - $75 off code 99279
= $274.90 with free shipping

• Intel Core i3 2130 3.4GHz
• 4GB DDR3
• 1TB HDD
• Integrated Intel HD graphics
• DVD Reader/Writer Optical Drive
• Windows 8

Lenovo H430 Desktop: Core i3 2130 3.4GHz, 4GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVD Burner, Windows 8 $275 + Free Shipping
 

UPDATE: Now only available with Reserve and Pickup at local store. May not be available in all areas.

Staples has Lenovo H430 Desktop for $349.90 - $75 off coupon code 99279 = $274.90 with free shipping. Thanks yuugotserved & DocDeals

Specs

• Intel Core i3 2130 3.4GHz
• 4GB DDR3
• 1TB HDD
• Integrated Intel HD graphics
• DVD Reader/Writer Optical Drive
• Windows 8

This post can and should be edited by users like you :)
 

Credit to Docdeals for originally posting coupon code.

OOS online

i wonder if you call in could you apply it to a surface pro?

It works on the Surface RT. Applied it at checkout with no problems

Thanks I bought one total 298 /w tax and free shipping.

it's 3rd gen i3 CPU ?

It's right on the page when you click the link...

•2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2130 3.4GHz 3MB Cache Processor

Does the coupon work for any of their desktops?

2nd Gen Core I3 proc.

yup. works on all windows laptops, desktops, etc


http://f.e.staples.com/i/25/20683...87bcbd.jpg

Any good deal on an i5?

can I reload win 7 on it?

Great desktop. I got two the last time Staples had them on sale.

Nice deal, I'am using the win7 version right now. I got it at about the same price few months ago.

I have gotten a few with similar specs from Lenovo outlet for a little over $200. $275 is meh.

good deal?

Yes. You could probably get the OS and parts for around this price with a little patience and work, but you're getting all of that without having to put it together, and probably some sort of warranty. For the average user, this is a GREAT deal, IMO.

Make sure you check OD and OM prices if you are fortunate to have one that will match coupons and prices. I'm not sure if OM matches but my OD will let me use coupons :)!

Next to impossible to build your own for this price even if you had a Microcenter near you.

Price before coupon is showing as $403 for me.

EDIT: The price dropped when I added it to my card. :)

Anyone know if this has a express x16 2.0 and add a new video card and what kind of power supply it has?

Got one for my grandmother who needed a new machine. Thanks


You have to proceed to the next page...

Would buy it but have too many computers already, I wanted to use this to replace my iMac for my media computer.

If you plan on that you need to get a new one. They usually give very low watt power supply around 200-250w. You can get a 500 watt one for 20$ on a good deal.

Looks like it only has HDMI out???? The diagram is showing another connection but then on the Q & A it says it does not have VGA out.

ordered. thanks! used discover for another %5 cash back

yeah if u have a windows 7 cd, just do a clean install and download the appropriate drivers before u do the clean install.

I was thinking about using my discover but went with my BoA as Discover clearly states doesn't apply to computers. Wasn't sure how strict they are on this sort of stuff.

Then why didn't you share that information with us then, but now just moan and brag? :shake:

cant imagine. it says intel hd graphics (onboard) so it has to have a VGA out

I like to buy one of those $200 I3 desktops. How?

only on computers found from StaplesPromotionalProducts.com so i think it should be fine.

I bought a H430 with 2nd gen i5 from Lenovo outlet for <$260 with tax last fall. Not crappin just braggin. :cool:

Cool story, bro.

Can I get the same deal now?

Time machine rental kills the deal.

No way to get this with W7, eh?

Ok for me its Amount Due: $295.52 so +$20 so still good?

:confused: Good luck with that. Re-read your own quote.

Also not valid on computers, software, hardware, drives, memory, printers, copiers, fax machines, custom printed items, premiums and items sold on StaplesPromotionalProducts.com

In other words it excludes (all) computers etc bought from Staples.com and any items bought from StaplesPromotionalProducts.com.

Can I add a radeon 7770 to this to make a mid range gaming pc?

Yeah i bought this one on outlet for $187 inc tax


Deals come every week or two

But aren't they usually refurbs/scratch and dents/open box on the outlet site?

Yes....but every one i have bought is mint and comes with same 1 year warranty

Thank you for your Order, T0o late..Thanks OP.. I got 1 for fatherinlaw tired of fixing hes 1994 pc lol

People are still using 60 MHz processors ( or slower) for work , and internet related stuff?

The day we get a vote-down system is the day these types of senseless, unhelpful post will cease to exist. :rolleyes: Pure TC

Not really... I backed out after I figured I can get this below 200...

Going through these parts individually, yep, it'd be difficult to match this, outside of going the AMD route, cutting down the HDD size, etc.

A Microcenter ($50 off CPU+Mobo) would definitely help in the challenge.

*Actually....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv60r_cS8kw

Note, it depends on whether you'd even want to game with this thing. Going AMD, their integrated graphics kills the i3's. Going by CPU everyday tasks though is a different story. I myself would opt for the AMD A10-5800K.

I assume people would want to buy this for the latter. It's a great deal either way.

Quickly read this and thought a laptop with these specs looks really good for the price, primarily because it is so rare to see a desktop deal posted anymore. Oh well, RTFT. Obviously a sign of the times, but sad that desktop power/$ is much less than laptops, sigh.

My body is ready

Angus peppered?

is it dead. i am seeing 401 price before CP

The premise of slickdeals is about what deals you can get NOW. not about what someone got in the past and surely not basing a purchase on an "outlet" refurb coming around again mentioned by unconfirmed "deal prophets" looking in their crystal glass balls. :shake:

Incorrect- a HOT DEAL is not the best price AT THE MOMENT.

link to specs from Lenovo; page 21

http://www.lenovo.com/psref/pdf/jbook.pdf

I would like to see the official document on 'premise of slickdeals'..... Looks like you have it..:lol:

I do look at slickdeals almost daily for stuff that I don't need NOW but would buy if its really slickdeal.. Because I got almost everything I needed... Ofcours I do look at slickdeals when Im looking for something I really need NOW..
So there is nothing wrong in someone coming and posting a statement that you can get it for a lower price. People are smart enough to buy or not buy based on their needs. No need to publish your 'official (un) slickdeals rule book..

Anyone know if I can used Lenovo window 7 recovery disc from a laptop I bought and install window 7 on this desktop?

once i sign in to staples account, price increases to 455. any help?

:rolleyes: What...In...The....WORLD?!! :shake: SMH

Mods please remove this deal from FP... according to laphroaigh, a refurb version of this new product currently for sale has been lower in the past and the Miss SD Cleo clan has prophesied it's non-descript future resurrection.

Flash and ie 8 keep his CPU at 100%. No way around it. He needs to upgrade badly. Otherwise he's pc is find. NFL.com is a nightmare thou.

anyone know if the processor is upgradeable in this or is it locked with the mobo?

How loud is this running?

doubt it's too loud.

I agree...

BTW another $25 of if you purchased Staples gift cards ($25/$20) from discover. Staples allows up to gift cards per purchase. I used my cash back to purchase 5 x $25.

Given that it is most surely a Socket 1155 motherboard than you can probably put any 1155 chip in it with the caveat of a bios upgrade for 3rd gen Ivy bridge processors, yes is the answer to upgradeable.

Will windows still be genuine after upgrading the processor?

Hmm... ...it's usually the MoBo MAC address that Win OEM is locked to, I think

Pointing out that this isn't anything special because you can pick up a similar system for a good chunk of change less from Lenovo Outlet is threadcrapping? Wow, you got some thin skin and you aren't even the OP. I guess I won't mention the ones I picked up for sub $200 then because you might have a breakdown :sadwalk:

Can this computer be upgraded with both graphics card and power supply?

Moan and brag? If you aren't around enough to have picked up i3 systems in the $200 range from their outlet, you should spend more time here.

I think everyone recognizes that the slick in the 2 FP deals is the coupon code. Docdeals deserves credit for being the first to share with the SD community.

I'm really surprised to see an SD editor repost the coupon code for two otherwise market average priced items and then self promote to FP.

There are 256 items eligible on Staples for the coupon (could be off in my count). Makes no sense to post all 256 and call them deals when the coupon code is what makes these 'Slick'.

Is it just a Windows 7 disc with Windows 7 install files needed for recovering from the recovery partition on the laptop? Or is it an actual recovery image created when firing up the laptop for the first time?

You can use any media and key per Microsofts Windows 8 downgrade guide provided the downgrade is an eligible OS.

Q. Where does the system builder or end user get the Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, or Windows XP x64 Edition media disk to perform the downgrade?
A. The downgrade media can be media associated with any prior legally licensed version from the OEM system builder or retail channels. Additionally, end users who are licensed separately through Microsoft Volume Licensing programs may provide their Volume Licensing media and key to a system builder to facilitate the downgrade on their own systems.

http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/l...0kECxQPIFx

I think it's the recovery image created using Lenovo's recovery program to burn the 3 disc.

I wouldn't say that. With patience and a good eye, I built pretty much the same system about 8 months ago, with a video card (but swapped the HDD with an SSD) for about $260 after taxes. Thank you Microcenter and Fry's.

Agree, and with the current parts and prices today (that i3's a bit old), you could achieve something pretty decent (and I'd personally go with AMD at this price range for their APU performance).

I figure that many buyers here lack both a Microcenter and Fry's around them so this would be a suitable option, not to mention their willingness to build their own.

From Microsoft [microsoft.com]


A. Generally, an end user can upgrade or replace all of the hardware components on a computer—except the motherboard—and still retain the license for the original Microsoft OEM operating system software. If the motherboard is upgraded or replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been created. Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be transferred to the new computer, and the license of new operating system software is required. If the motherboard is replaced because it is defective, you do not need to acquire a new operating system license for the PC as long as the replacement motherboard is the same make/model or the same manufacturer's replacement/equivalent, as defined by the manufacturer's warranty.

Yeah right. Scout deals for a year and buy each component at its rock bottom price. Yes then you might be able to do it. LIke I said next to impossible.

Not to mention always be skeptical when someone says "pretty much the same."

MAX RAM is 8GB
 

The spec says the max expandable RAM is 8GB. That's not enough. 8GB is ok for now, but to be future proof, I prefer the memory expandable to at least 4 times of what is ok now. History tells me I'll need it down the road.

More like scout SD and take a month or two to get my components.

For some people, 1tb is what they want. I prefer speed. So I got a 120gb SSD instead. So while the product is a bit dissimilar, the cost was not. Hence, "pretty much the same." I was very clear in my original post, not sure how you missed that.

What I did isn't for everyone, definitely not you. If you have the patience and know how to build a computer, waiting a bit is completely fine.

You probably got a nicer PSU and case as well.

You are definitely correct.

The Windows 8 and the ram alone is going to be about $125 with tax. Add the mobo, CPU, case, (probably small) psu and that's another $120. A 1 tb internal hdd is going to be about $60 and a DVD-rw is another $20. That's $325 + the time involved in putting it together (do you still need a fan and heat sink on top of the CPU or is that part of the CPU package?).
The major advantage, as far as I'm concerned, of building a PC yourself, aside from picking your own parts and getting a bigger psu, is not having to deal with all the crapware the manufacturers install on these hard drives, along with the hidden backup partitions. In addition, you purchase your own licensed copy of Windows, with a real CD copy of it.


How many of you remember the days in the late eighties when a 286 chip with a 32 mb HD was $2,500? A 486 CPU with a 20 gig HD was running about $1,400 in the late nineties! To quarrel about the prices of a desktop today is ridiculous. I could have had a new laptop in every room, every five years for the prices I used to pay for one desktop!

Yup, I was thinking the same with the SSD.

Picture shows what looks to be a VGA port.

Something like this is possible ( depending on the circumstances , coupons , tax , rebates etc.)
Retail CPUs also come with the HS/F

Windows 8 : $15
4 GB of RAM : $10
PSU : $20
Mobo: $15 [ If you don't believe me , check this link on SD] [ There were better ones for $25 though ]
Retail Core i3 3220 ( faster CPU ) : $99.99
Case: $40
2 TB HDD : $70
DVD writer : $13

i have this desktop

works well

the two things i don't like::

only 2 available Hard Drive slots, however there are 4 sata inputs

and h.264 encoded videos look blocky when playing on dxva... i already tried dling the new intel hd 2000 drivers and it still looks blocky.. this is on windows 7, not sure if it's the same on win8

My HTPC is Pentium G630 which has HD 2000 graphics and I have no problems playing .264 HD video over hdmi to 1080p TV at all, just from the drivers from windows update (windows 7). Try mediaplayer classic x64?

Or maybe there is a buried option in your player somewhere to enable hardware acceleration?

Can anyone verify whether this has a VGA port in addition to HDMI and what number and type of RAM slots it has, in terms of 2/4 and laptop/desktop slots?

Also, there is value for some buyer segments in this not being refurb/outlet. Refurb is cool for techies who love to swap parts and reinstall. But refurb means a slightly higher failure rate (they don't always catch the true cause of a failure and some refurbs could have a bad power issue or mobo chip that caused the data corruption or fried the ram, a computer that has broken once is more likely to be a lemon long term, the hard drive etc may also already have some extra miles on it). Higher failure rate is really bad for non-techie users, especially small business folks on a tight budget, who aren't skilled at doing frequent and full backups, could lose business or miss homework if their pc is down for a few weeks on warranty, could lose pictures or work documents, etc. Some people want to spend as little as possible but also worry as little as possible. I am not these people, but they are my friends and family, and I would rather they get something new so it is least likely I have to make special trips and calls to fix their pc and they go out of commission waiting.

This guy's pricing is fairly accurate. If I recall correctly, I came out with:

Windows 7: $15 (Remember that ACM deal last year?)
8GB RAM: $15 AR
i3-2120 (heatsink included): $80 AR
Mobo: $0 (combo with i3)
SSD: 120GB $90
PSU: $15 AR
AMD 5450: $0 AR
DVDRW: $10 AR
Case: $18 AR
Thermal Paste: $1 AR


Did I forget any pieces?

Yes I read the part where you don't mention each component and the price you paid for each and the date and the deal etc. And where you said it is "pretty much the same."

And I didn't say it was impossible which is what you are arguing against. ;)

This is cheaper b/c of the crappy case, PSU, motherboard, ram (guessing it's crappy nand).

It's more difficult to build this for the same price, but you'd also have a better quality computer w/ a LOT more expansion.

Thermal paste is already applied to the stock heatsink. Buying your own to "lower" temps is pointless. You aren't overclocking. Just pointing this out.

I'm scared what POS PSU you'd buy fro $15 lol.

Does the mobo supports SATA III?

lol That extra click my be to much to ask

its looks like a OK kind of deal with second generation processor ..not much great.

This is a really good deal folks

i am using the latest mpc-hc x64, already tried 32bit version as well... it's the damn intel driver or win7 that's the problem .. one of those things

lol. I guess that build is for people in the engineering field.

Maybe a CX430 which is still better than most PSUs than prebuilt desktops come with.

For $11 he could have gotten this one

For $16 he could have gotten this one

Actually some engineers get even better discounts ( the ones working for Intel , Nvidia , etc.)
A lot of people could have gotten the $15 Windows 8 ( since Microsoft wanted so many people to buy it ).

This is a great deal, especially when desktop deals are so scarce these days. It will satisfy anyone from a child, parents, to the average user (which consists of 85% of the population or more).

To all you guys that are discussing parts to no end. If I purchase all the parts will you assemble and send it back to me for free? Or do you actually want some kind of compensation for your time? (sarcasm)

Well , most of us on SD build computers for ourselves especially since it doesn't take that much time.
Having basic technical skills can help you save time and money.

how about posting some actual links to these prices?

also you forgot to buy a mouse+keyboard.

Is this dead now? I'm getting $401.99 now :-(

Find me any DDR3 NAND RAM.

Doesn't exist. NAND is flash memory.

http://www.eetimes.com/design/mem...NAND-flash

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR3_SDRAM

Once in the cart, and coupons applied:

Lenovo H430-57310096 Desktop PC$401.90
Coupons & Rewards -$127.00
Subtotal:$274.90

In for one had no problems ordering came out to 295 after tax, thanks!

My how time flies..

http://slickdeals.net/f/5649360-E...d-In-Store


people where getting excited about the (higher) price and gen 2...

and only a few short weeks ago at that!

lol. explain how to get win 8 for $15 when you're building your own computer.

It was only supposed to be for people who purchased a PC with Windows 7 but...

http://slickdeals.net/f/5386070-W...ndows-7-pc

A lot of people were able to get it even though they never purchased anything with Windows 7.

The upgrade key is the same as a full key so people just do a clean install or trick the installation to think its going to do an upgrade.

I guess glitches happen almost as much as price mistakes do.

I was one of those people and I am enjoying my $15 windows8 along with start8.

In for one for a friend. It's been awhile since I saw a decent desktop deal.

Decent deal. These should be a good platform, I know dells are decent, put in a 600 watt PS and a fast video card and off you go.

if you were to build a pc at this price you would have to wait a loooong time go get deals on every single part

along with having to wait even longer for your rebates appear (assuming you'll ever get them)

I know you said it wasn't impossible. I'm just saying that it's much easier than you make it out to be. I am in full control of the components and the build quality.

It was on SD. The thread was huge. Did you not read it? I'm not an engineering student. Not even close.

Good call on the Corsair cx430. That's what it was.

Reused the keyboard and mouse. And I'm not hunting through SD's search feature to give you links for expired deals. A lot of them are time sensitive, so if you miss them, you need to wait for another. Microcenter was very nice to me last year.

The reason I stopped building my own is at least back then a dell on sale was definitely cheaper than the sum of it's parts. But also when I would build a computer, something would fail after a few months and I got to track down what was broken and try to get an RMA. I've got dells that are 11 years old (the garage computer and the youngest kid's computer) and they have needed nothing but a SATA HD upgrade, a better video card by choice and a power supply now and then. The boards have been chugging along without a hickup for 11 years. When I used to build my own, I had so many problems with boards. Oh well, to each his own. I'm not much of a gamer either. If I was, I'd probably build my own so I could get dual video cards.

I feel like the price is pretty warm. It's definitely not burning.

so you can't build a cheaper pc since you can't find a mouse/keyboard combo, get that used crap out of here

also you can't post a link to any of these so called deals, so gtfo this thread and stop making up stuff

also if you do happen to find a link to every imaginary deal, post the actual date it was posted so we can see the timeframe it would take for you to build this imaginary pc

during all that time, i bet i can find a better deal

FYI, the way you tell if it's 2nd gen or 3rd gen is the 1st number of the 4 digit number. In this case the 2130 is 2nd gen.

What's the purpose of posting expired deals? Or posting stuff that was never on Slickdeals and no longer has a "sale price"?

Why would I go out and purchase a new keyboard and mouse when the one I have is more than adequate? A keyboard/mouse is not factored into the price of a system. Are you going to ask me about the monitor as well? What about surge protector?

You're a member from 2012. I've been here much longer than you, and contributed more than you. If you can't fathom that someone built a computer less for less than how much you think you can find a deal, then I can't help you. My build wasn't even extraordinary. People here on SD have my specs beat by about $40-50 because I missed out on a few combo deals including RAM and the PSU.

I'd rather spend my time clipping my nails than to oblige your highness.

does anyone know if the video card can be upgraded?

http://content.webcollage.net/app...50x340.jpg

from the looks of the last picture I'd say it already has. I can see the onboard VGA port, then a card with the VGA and HDMI port.

If the power supply is sufficient enough, yes, you can upgrade the video card. Won't know till you take a look inside.

so we can see any of his prices are actually true?

also we would see how long it would take for him to WAIT around for deals for every single part ..

it's easy to go back and cherry pick parts that made the front page, but if you're building something then you'll get whatever parts appear on sale first

because this pc comes with a mouse and keyboard?

if you can use a used keyboard and mouse then i can subtract $20 off this desktop since i can sell the mouse and keyboard

also you never factored in shipping costs or taxes into your imaginary build... what are you even doing here just spouting lies?

It's not burning hot but it's decent. And desktop deals have been more scare lately, I see a laptop deal every other day but not desktop deals.

Count on changing the PS if you want to put any sort of gaming card in. But you're only talking $20-$30. That last 600 Antec deal for $30 after MIR for example.

Why is this front page?
It's a 2nd gen sandy bridge i3...

outstanding deal! good find!

>>>>It's a 2nd gen sandy bridge i3...
because a second gen i3 is about 90% to 95% as fast as a 3rd gen i3

so Im guessing this PC couldnt handle battlefield 3 or black ops 2, right?

Thanks juts did order one.

$274.90 (no tax at Oregon)

My kids play games on the computer..... Spore....etc.... For the computer novice.....is this good for that?

If I could get these with Win 7 Pro, I'd consider them for our accounting department. Even an i3 is a huge move up from what they are currently using.

i3 is more than most people need. I got a kid that plays world of warcraft with a P4 and 3850 AGP card. That's extreme but my oldest kid plays it on max settings with E8400 and radeon HD6800 (yeah it fit in a dell 530). Anyway, a lot of people are using an i3 for office work, complete overkill. I bet 99% of office workers never use more than 40% CPU power on an i3.

god im seriously getting sick and tired of every computer thread turning into "i can build one cheaper"... GOOD! make a thread and talk about it then, stop cluttering everything thread with this nonsense

Exactly .....after all the deals posted for i3 desktops for <$275...... Oh wait.....


Well said....these idiots may want to build one but most people DON'T

I have a motherboard( ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 ) a case and a PSU that I got FAR. I need to make a system for my wife as cheap as possible. The final cost of this system is $267, can I do better if I just buy the ram, the CPU and hard drive? What do you guys recommend for the CPU that is comparable to an i3 or preferably an i5?




http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6813131872

all right, read the entire thread.

I am a PC techie, built my home PCs very often.
I would say it's a good deal. (a reason I did order one today).
True, at similar cost, I could build a new PC. But as mentioned, OS is an issue these days. XP is phasing out. I don't have a Win8 copy.
Also, tuning a new PC is also boring and tedious.

In the past 3 weeks I've seen 2 desktop systems for less than $200 comparably equipped. This is not really decent, if you ask me. It's border line warm.

Price mistakes where nobody gets machines shipped don't count.

Out of stock shouldn't have hesitated

If building a new PC, a possible deal last Xmas,
Fry's $179 combo ($30 MIR): Intel Core I5 3570k + MSI Motherboard Z77
add $60 for DDR. $240 in total w/o OS.

I missed the deal above. Hence I decided to buy this Lenovo PC, again, it is a good deal.

Anyone plans to clean install after the PC received ?
Any idea or suggestion?

PC builders need to factor in research time and and build time and OS install time into their equation. That's at least 4 hours, minimum. For me, that's over a $100 in spare time I could be doing something else.

I could certainly buy into the argument 'this isn't a deal because you can purchase the parts separately and build it yourself for a $100 savings." But instead I'm reading 'this isn't a deal because over the past year, if you read slickdeals 24/7, you could've purchased the parts separately and built it yourself for a $20 savings."

Gosh dang it. I don't know what all the fuss is about. I got 1 anyway.

Really? Do tell...new I3 desktop for less than $200....

No frickin chance....this from someone who got this exact model from lenovo outlet refurb for $187 shipped. Arrives weds.

The thing you gotta get used to here on SD is that in every thread - gaming, computers, whatever - you're gonna get these know-it-all enthusiasts that are smarter than the rest of us. Best thing to do is just ignore them. 95% of the population doesn't have the time, money, or desire to find deals on parts, figure out how to put it all together, and then maintain it, and unfortunately they have to try to wade through this mess that develops in every thread.

I'd say this is a pretty good deal if you're needing a desktop right at this moment, especially if you just need it for basic tasks. If I had some spare money lying around I'd consider getting this for my little brother.

All this being typed on my home-built PC.

It's dead now but it does show low stock clearance item at my staples. Will see tomorrow if I can find it.

WTF! R U serious a 2nd Gen s -95%?

Yes there's an app for that. lol

That is a good deal actually! I stand corrected. I'm actually running one of those in an FM1 build & it's been solid, albeit, I never push it beyond music & doing touch screen stuff.


That's what I get for replying while looking for SSD deals. I don't need a lecture though, just an honest mistake.

I still stand by my assumption that it's POS ram.

so to build your own for the same price you have to break terms

It's now showing OOS :(

In most cases , yes. Microsoft doesn't seem to be enforcing it so most people wouldn't care about that.

Most people don't get the discounts that Dell , Lenovo , HP , etc. do when it comes to software licenses.

Some of us get similar discounts because of our jobs or the schools we go to.

Big companies buy keys in bulk so to speak so they wouldn't pay what a normal consumer would.

And there is a reason that PCs were not in everybody's home back then. It was (and is today) fairly cost prohibitive for many to drop $1400 or more on a computer.
If it is rediculous to quarrel about the prices of a desktop today, then why bother even looking for a deal? Sure, PCs are commonplace today...but who doesn't want to buy one for the best possible price?

Dang, OOS.

Don't think so. That recovery image is designed for that laptop and would not cross over to a desktop. The system state would have different hardware components for the laptop so it'd probably croak when trying to load it on a desktop.

SlickDeals doesn't care about if it's a good deal or not. They just want to promote as many deals as possible to get people buying and collect on the referral bonus.

I would love to see someone build something cheaper and also include a copy of Windows 8 with it. There is not one build even with all of the specials going on where you'll be able to build out a comp for $275 with a Windows 8 license.

Could I build a setup for $275 without Windows 8? Probably

Windows 8 $100
Processor i3-2130 $130
Cheapest 1155 MB $45

We are already at the cost of the system and are nowhere near a build.

I agree ...however some of the staples laptop deals with this coupon i could easily build myself.

Did this happen to you or something? Lots of people made the order. I'm not sure who did and did not receive it.

You don't watch SD enough.

I bought this PC for someone else at a similar price point. Although it's a good deal, I really think it's one of the cheapest looking desktops I've ever seen. I held it for a few seconds and I felt like dropping it on the ground because it felt like trash. The power supply didn't even have a 1/0 switch on the back. I would estimate the case to have cost them no more than $10, PSU no more than $15, garbage 5400 RPM HD no more than $30. Remember, they are still making profit on it selling it at $275, and that's pretty scary for a desktop. It's just disgusting, and W8 also sucks.

Now to the good things about this PC: The CPU is great.

Do post a link ......

So where does "much easier" than "next to impossible" leave someone? Sounds like you are playing semantics and splitting hairs because by your own admission ( should we take your post at 100% and assume everyone can do the same thing), it took months for you to put your machine together.

And you aren't in full control of your components and your build quality if you are trying to build this machine for the same price.

Don't get me wrong. I build all my own pcs. And I like that I can control components and build quality too. And I skim SD a lot. And have made use of Microcenter and Fry's. And maybe because of this I just roll my eyes when you say it is much easier than I said. :D

I specifically said it took me a month or two to construct such a desktop. I was in no hurry and had no reason to buy the first thing that popped up. I made it a point to say that. Not sure what you're trying to imply.

I am in full control of my components and build control, at any price. I was the one that picked brand name, reputable components, instead of relying on the largest profit margin that these companies do at this level of price.

Not sure what your argument is here. Post what you want, I don't intend on wasting any more of my time replying. I'd rather browse SD.

Almost lost my mind until I realized it was a desktop!

I don't do things for people unless I'm getting paid. Top right corner, white box, yellow search button. Have a ball.

I built my current computer, mainly because it was fun and gave me complete control over the hardware. Plus, I can upgrade more easily, which will likely save me money over the long term.

That being said, so long as you're not using the machine for games, you'd be hard pressed to find an i3 machine with Windows for less than $300. Even if you could, it would probably take months of searching for the right deal on the parts, and you're likely to only save $30-$40.

If you need a computer, jump on it.

Wow- someone is PAYING you to reply to me???? good for you. Stupid argument

yeah i tried but saw NO deals


FAIL

And as far as stupid arguments go "You don't watch SD enough."
I have been on SD longer and more often than you......so much for your replies

Not a single FP deal in the last 3 months for an i3 desktop at a better price.

The newegg price mistake was shut down in literally minutes and everyone who got an order in had it canceled.

I am so sick of people crapping on deals but unable to show a better offer.

EXACTLY- I have bought over 30 computers in the last 9 months off SD to install with customers and the ONLY "deal" better than this is for refurb from lenovo around $200 for this exact model or a i5 for around $250. Both refurb and sell out within minutes


The idiot who keeps crapping on this deal has no clue or is obviously much smarter than a +44 TU FRONTPAGE thread....I know which my money is on.

Way to embarrass yourself boyo.....you have been as successful as the Redsox this year....

Oh- my mistake - I just searched Sd for "non-exsistent deals quoted by timewasting trolls that no-one actually received" and I found the 2 deals- thx ctsinc, "Grandmaster"

AND being a douche about it...:confused:

You build your own laptops??? Sweet!!!:nod:

This is def dead? :(
My father needed a new computer and this would have saved me the time of building him one for the same price. This deal was really that good IMO -this coming from someone who did Desktop Support for a decade- though I still do it (for VMs).

they must use a really stripped down mb on this.. it doesn't even have USB 3.0.

I was being sarcastic...to make fun of the idiots who always come on these threads saying " i can build it cheaper"

Just curious to those who say they can build this for same price or cheaper, where are you finding a legal copy of windows for less than $90? I mean that's 1/3 the budget right there...

1. Nobody is paying me to do searches on your behalf. You're capable of doing it yourself.
2. Hmm, maybe you're NOT capable of doing it yourself.
3. I've been on SD almost every day since 2001. Scrub

The previous deals included an A8 and an A10, as I recall. If you can't find them, then I understand. There are many pages of listing if you search for "desktop". Invest some time you'll see it.

Exactly!! :nod:

Would this be a good system to run plex with an NAS as a media server?

no. any prebuilt system sucks for everything.
you have to build it yourself to be a real man.

/sarcasm

So there has not been a better deal on this product! A8 is not an i3

You will not "waste" your time posting a better deal but you will "waste" your time pissing on threads and senslessly arguing with people about how you are a deal god and can find better deals with said little effort.....See definition of troll, We shall stop feeding the troll.

I bought this last year from staples when they were clearing out the windows 7 model. To answer some questions:

2 RAM slots, max supported 8gb
SATA II
1 PCIe 2.0 slot - I added a HD 6450 card and it runs just fine
Power Supply: 280W

any other questions feel free to ask

First of all, I didn't piss on a thread. It's a FORUM, and there is a REASON it's a forum and NOT a locked thread bulletin board. I stated an opinion that the deal was warm. I still feel that way, based on other deals that have been posted in the past few weeks. The fact that I don't feel like doing your work FOR YOU has nothing to do with the fact that the deals have been available on multiple occasions. Big deal it's an AMD chip? An A8 is just as fast as an i3 with the possible exception of some pure CPU benchmarks, which is a great indicator of performance, but when scores are so ridiculously close, it won't matter in real world utilization. Also, the 7640 GPU that comes with an A8 is faster than the Intel offering so in the end it's basically the same shlit. Sometimes slower, sometimes faster. BIG DEAL? The fact that you can save $100 or more on a budget system is absolutely worth that 1 second of time you'll lose when doing something. Everything I've said is completely valid. now if you're an Intel fanboy and you want to buy that just so you can say, "Hey guys check me out I'm so cool! Even though all I bought was a base line system for an MPC or other similarly inane tasks, I got a bottom of the line INTEL instead of AMD! Yay me!"

Incidentally, the definition of a troll is a mythical creature; it has nothing to do with the term as used by you misinformed, trend-following sheeple.

You can try "in-store" near you.

Also they have these in the Lenovo outlet "scratch and dent" for around the same price. However, it is W7 so you would need to get the $15 W8 upgrade.

OMG thanks man i was totally freaking out buyers remorse but now I am glad I snagged 1

Darn, by me the local Staples wanted $401.90. Even with the extra $75 off coupon, if they accept it, that would still be about $327. Ruins the deal for me. I was hoping for $275 like in the OP here.

Thanks do you know the LAN chip? intel or ?

You also have to be blind-folded and drinking!

On SD, there are some threads on how to get legal copies of Windows 8 for cheap. I got my copy of Windows 7 Professional (back when Windows 7 was standard and 8 wasn't released) for $30. Not sure if the upgrade-install-reinstall method works on 8 or not.

I wish I had jumped on this when t was still in stock online. Serves me right for waiting. Goo luck to those who snagged one, seems like an awesome deal.

Why not lock in the online price by reserving online for the $349.90 price and then go pick it up at the store. Once they scan your pickup bar code and then the item you will get your reserve price and then apply coupon.

FYI one review says "to use your own video card, have to turn off CSM and fast boot in BIOS, otherwise you get a black display." is this true?

My local stores show "low stock clearance item" and when I go to reserve one the drop down to select how many is disabled. Maybe they don't have any? Since it's only a mile from me I'll go take a look. Hopefully I can get it for $275 + tax.

Can this be downgraded to XP ? My mom needs a new computer and this looks good.

I had, but no help. =/
I think Win7 would be perfect for him anyway.
:)

Dude your delusional. You replied to me. I never said you couldn't build this build for a similar price. Yet you want to argue with me about the degree of difficulty. You say it is much easier to do than what I said. But then you say it took you months. And that is taking you at your word. How do we know you didn't leave out a component or already have one at home or hadnt actually spent many more months looking for deals that you didn't count because you hadn't found your first deal yet. How do we know you got your price total right some 8 months later and is hasn't wandered downward since then.

We dont know any of your specifics yet you want to argue specific degree of difficulty of putting this build together at this price..

You also admit your machine was similar not exact. And you even built your machine before Win8 came out. And yet want to split hairs even though I was never that specific on how difficult it was to put this build together at this price. I only put it in the very difficult category. The fact you can not build it today for this price and that even you say it might take months puts my statement in the ballpark. Thus your posts are argumentative and pointless.

Thank goodness you recognized this and won't be replying back. Have a good one.

Just picked on up at a Staples in Louisville. Not sure if I'll keep it or what now. Don't need other than maybe I'll give it my youngest when he graduates HS in May. No problems, they had them in the back and they took the coupon with no issue. $294 with tax.

Mine says it will be delivered tomorrow 2/12 Wow that's fast.