Acer Predator Orion 5000 (Cert. Refurb): i7-13700F, RTX 3070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $863.99 at Acer via eBay

Is2r

Dec 07, 2024 02:09 AM

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Is2rDec 07, 2024 02:09 AM

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Okay deal. I got this one last year for $977 total - Shows $629 out of stock now... Just a comparison.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265968498000

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JollyHarrier799

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Quote from doron.m

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$999 at Costco and you double the power

Show me where. The $1000 Costco PC has a 14700 and a 4060. That ~10% better CPU and a ~10% slower GPU (albeit on newer architecture). I'd get the Costco deal over this but don't mislead people into thinking it's double the power when they are very similar in performance.

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AquaGiraffe967

Dec 07, 2024 01:58 PM

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Quote from doron.m

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$999 at Costco and you double the power

It uses double the power? What does that even mean?

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jimmi28

Dec 07, 2024 03:02 PM

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jimmi28Dec 07, 2024 03:02 PM

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Rookie here. One that has never owned a gaming PC. I'm just thinking about giving it a try. Speaking to the more skilled PC people out there. Will this be a big jump graphically from an Xbox Series X?

Last edited by jimmi28 December 7, 2024 at 08:05 AM.

rutgersftw

Dec 07, 2024 03:33 PM

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Quote from jimmi28

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Rookie here. One that has never owned a gaming PC. I'm just thinking about giving it a try. Speaking to the more skilled PC people out there. Will this be a big jump graphically from an Xbox Series X?

It will be a graphical jump in many cases, but that wouldn't be the reason to jump, necessarily.

PC gaming gives you access to Steam, GOG, emulation, and all sorts of other ways to enjoy games without subscriptions.

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SociableHaddock3665

Dec 07, 2024 03:46 PM

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Quote from rutgersftw

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It will be a graphical jump in many cases, but that wouldn't be the reason to jump, necessarily.

PC gaming gives you access to Steam, GOG, emulation, and all sorts of other ways to enjoy games without subscriptions.

And you can use it like a traditional PC and get productivity stuffs done.

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TheeWickedStitch

Dec 07, 2024 06:46 PM

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Does anyone know of any deals for a computer my son can play COD on under $300? This seems like a good rig just out of my price range.

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Cradle6

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Quote from TheeWickedStitch

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Does anyone know of any deals for a computer my son can play COD on under $300? This seems like a good rig just out of my price range.

Why not just get an Xbox Series S at that price? There have been deals for around $150 on here. I have one myself and think it's great.

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TinyTimslick

Dec 07, 2024 09:34 PM

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Quote from jimmi28

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Rookie here. One that has never owned a gaming PC. I'm just thinking about giving it a try. Speaking to the more skilled PC people out there. Will this be a big jump graphically from an Xbox Series X?

Graphics are no longer the reason to get into PC gaming. I enjoy PC gaming because I can have one machine to play pretty much everything. Emulators are awesome, and not paying for Xbox live / PSN alone has more than covered the price difference between a console and a PC.

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llambro

Dec 07, 2024 10:24 PM

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llambroDec 07, 2024 10:24 PM

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What is the difference between this for 100 less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267048296752

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aaarnett1968

Dec 08, 2024 12:26 AM

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Quote from AquaGiraffe967

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It uses double the power? What does that even mean?

You'll see a slight difference in graphics, but like the other guy said, steam is great, no subscription.
Plus you use the pc for other purposes.

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Quote from llambro

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What is the difference between this for 100 less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267048296752

"Very Good Condition" leads me to believe it's been used and not actually refurbished in any way.

This could mean that it still has a BIOS version that predates the microcode fix that came out for the 13th and 14th Gen processor issue. If it's been used for some time without said fix, it may have impacted the longevity of the processor.

Whereas, the one for $100 more is certified manufacturer refurbished. Chances are, the refurbishment was simply to apply that BIOS update and may be brand new otherwise.

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CrimsonMask9763

Dec 08, 2024 02:39 AM

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Quote from Is2r

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Okay deal. I got this one last year for $977 total - Shows $629 out of stock now... Just a comparison. https://www.ebay.com/itm/265968498000

I got one at this price a year ago, too.
Have you had any luck changing the fan curve? I don't like that the case fans are set at 30% minimum at all times. Can't override PredatorSense.

Acer Predator Orion 5000 (Cert. Refurb): i7-13700F, RTX 3070, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $863.99 at Acer via eBay

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