Dell XPS 8500 Desktop: Core i7 3770 3.40GHz, 8GB DDR3, 2TB 7200RPM HDD, 23" Dell ST2320L 1920x1080 LCD, Radeon HD 7570, WiFi N, Win 7 Home Prem $878.50 ($830 for members)
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The portion of the game I'm talking about has nothing to do with the GPU issue.
Starcraft 2 only uses dual core, that has been it-s main problem. The GPU optimization would not help minimum...
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All dual cores are not alike, an ivy bridge is going to perform a lot better than the first gen bloomfield and slightly better than the sandy series. Like I say earlier, throw a good graphics card on...
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Looks like it dissappeared again. I tried to add to cart and got message
We're sorry, this product is not available. Product number: 11771402
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Thanks OP, repped. I just finished my order and it went OOS.
Please post back any success stories regarding the return of the monitor. IMO, that's the only way this is a SD.
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how the game performs...it performs faster when levels load faster.
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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CPU – (259.99)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/388576/Core_i7_3770_34GHz_LGA_1155_Processor
MOBO- (59.99) when bought with i7
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=401042...
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Your still more expensive and your ignoring the fact that 85% of the population doesnt have a microcenter near them. They only have about 20 locations. But lets assume they do..your STILL more...
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parted out, this computer is not worth nearly $800, but when you don't build your own, you're stuck with paying the premiums.
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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Yes!
It's up to you to be a sucker. But, we're the good guys trying to help :bounce:
Tech support? you mean sh1t support. :lmao:
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your locked i7 is only half as fast as my overclocked i5 ;)
if you add format time. and overclocking takes about a week. :shake:
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Ram voltage doesn't matter for sandy. This has been proven over and over again. sandy will take 1.65v just fine forever.... :D
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Would this computer (if it was still in stock) be good for editing HD video? Or would I need a better video card?
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Not to mention waiting for weeks for a good deal to come by for all the parts that you need. Even if it's from the same retailer. It's almost impossible to buy everything from..say Newegg...in one...
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Wish this had a better graphics card -__-
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It takes everybody hours. Unless you don't install any software/os--
End of the day---you cant build a comparable PC for the same price....period.
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out of stock AGAIN. mother F!
i missed again
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People tried and failed miserably. BTW I got an i7 XPS 8500 for 500$ from their outlet, have fun beating that. :lol:
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Anyone know why this deal is still FP and not expired?
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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Right... but you can find a great plug and play computer for like 300 bucks.
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this one is too expensive for me..even at 599.99 for just the tower... don't think I can pull the trigger
rather get AM3470-UC11P for $399
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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I mean that's the exact point I was trying to make. It's not at all a good deal, this computer out of the box would make a terrible gaming computer, it's just a powerful processor with nothing else....
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What chipset does this have? I have been looking for a cheap but powerful desktop in the $4-500 dollar range with an i5 but they all have the B75 express chipset. I dont know much but it seems like...
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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and it's not just windows 8, it's windows 8 pro.
win7 pro is selling for $74 shipped at walmart, about as cheap as you are going to find it.
you could pay $15 for win8 pro here, and probably...
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i already told you that it's at walmart, what more do you want?
win7 pro "upgrade" can be installed on a bare drive, so the same will probably apply to win8 pro.
the $15 win8 pro is for all new...
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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You think this is better than some of the Dell outlet deals? Don't mean to be a smart azz or anything. I have been looking for one but can wait if better deals can be had.
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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27" LCD and it would be perfect for Gaming and HD porn.
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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You are now grasping at the straws. I linked to this other Costco deal in my OP. It *is* a good alternative for those that need/want this same CPU (i7-3770) but don't need the monitor, the bigger PSU...
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If I'm just using this for movies, light gaming, and basic stuff... Would the a10 27" be suffficient for that?
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HD porn = gamer's only girlfriend :-/
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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A free monitor is pretty sweet, but 23"? Thats almost as big as my TV. IMO 20" is the max anyone would ever need, since you sit so close to the screen.
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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I think you should do some research because the difference between an i7 and i5 in dollars is around $80. The Ivy Bridge i5 and i7 both have very similar real world performances. Look at this review:...
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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Alright, the OP just compared this computer to a "Corvette." Please... please please please stop comparing cars to computers. It's just so stupid...
Second of all, I don't know what prices are...
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You're going to need to explain that argument more because a $300 plug and play computer is not the same as a $800 plug and play computer. Unless you're saying that people who don't know how to build...
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I'm not going into details of how many PC I have built or what degree or certificates I hold. What I do know for sure is that the majority of people who comes on SD, FW, Etc.. doesn't understand half...
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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If you don't care for the monitor, you could get http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11771214
for $599 + tax + shipping
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Not that I'm a huge Dell fan boy, but I'd typically take a Dell over an HP, desktop or laptop. Yes, the few inches of extra screen space on the mentioned HP monitor are nice, but again, I've had...
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Not bad at all. Tx for sharing OP. I would be all over it if it gets lower by say 100 or so...
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Good deal OPs. been looking for "ready to use out of the box" rig for friend so I don't have to deal with build, setup, support, etc... I typically build my own rigs but this is very decent deal...
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Thread created 08-18-2012 by deelseaker
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Which 23" monitor is that? Is 8 GB of RAM enough to run Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 at the highest settings? What was the consensus best graphics card replacement for the 8500 again (isn't there space...
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