CyberPower - should I go this route?

[redrider4life4]

Hi all,

I was looking at upgrading my pc (all except video card) as I am running first gen i7 920 I believe. I've built all my computers up to this point, but I decided to try to configure one via cyberpower to see the actual cost difference.

I ended up configuring the below, total cost from newegg would be 804.94, didn't do much shopping around, but I could potentially configure this same system for under 1,000 on cyberpower, but they throw in a mouse/keyboard/case/dvd drive. Given I don't need all those components, it is nice to have backups and I could use my old PC and throw in an old video card. Seems like it is almost not worth it for me to actually build my own.

There is also a $60 water cooler for the CPU on the cyberpower system, this all depends on cyberpower allowing me to not get a video card (GTX 750 TI) and reduce the price to 1,000.

Hardware Model Price
MB AsRock Z97 Pro4 109.99
CPU i7-4790k 4.0 Ghz LGA 1150 339.99
RAM 8GB Corsair Vengeance 89.99
SSD 256GB ADATA SP600 109.99
HD WD Caviar Blue 1TB 59.99
Power Supply Corsair CSM 650 Modular 94.99


804.94

 

[aigomorla]

I honestly could never buy a prebuilt because I feel I can assemble a computer better then 99% of the people out there.

Infact even my cousins are afraid to touch the system due to how well I do cable management, and are scared of ruining the routing.

I am also very picky about cases, and im fairly sure if u tamper with a cyberpower packaged system in any way you will void your warrenty which will make you RMAing harder if something should go wrong.
(its always important to keep receipts)

I would honestly say it depends on how well and confident you feel about building a PC.
If your not confident at all, then by all means get a prebuilt.

However to me a part of the fun in owning a new PC is knowing the fact u assembled it yourself.

 

[mfenn]

You can cut about $200 off your Newegg price by picking out smarter components youself. The question then becomes, are you willing to pay $400 to have somebody build the computer for you?

If you decide that you'd rather build it yourself, we can help with a build, just answer the questions from this thread.

 

[redrider4life4]

I'm all for you guys helping me out with parts, I've built 4 systems now so I know how to do it, just never though buying from cyberpower would be as cheap as it is.

1) I use it mainly for gaming and streaming movies to my HD TV.

2) My budget is very flexible, looking to spend around 800-1000 as I don't need a video card since I just bought a 7950 6 months ago. Buying everything from Newegg/Microcenter in the US.

3) I am going to be using the i7-4790k since I can get that pre-ordered from microcenter for $270, outside of that I just don't like seagate as I have had multiple issues with their firmware in the past. Also I have want to use an SSD and HD, the SSD has to have at least 256gb of storage as I keep many games installed on my system. Right now on my current PC I have 150gb in games/programs/OS.

4) Will not be overclocking this machine

5) I have a 24 inch 1080p (1900x1200) and I stream to my 1080P HD TV. May upgrade to a 28 inch monitor in the future and use the 24 inch as a second monitor, will have to keep the same resolution on the bigger monitor though.

6) Since the new i7 processor doesn't come out for 3 weeks I will probably be looking to build July sometime, I may wait a few weeks after for all the motherboard firmware to be updated as I have had issues in the past with a brand new processor release.

7) Not going to buy any software, will just be using Windows 7 that I have.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

A cyberposer $1000.- system will cost around $700.- to replicate. Since you have some good parts already (GPU, SSD, screen, OS) it likely that you could re-build for under $500.

6) Since the new i7 processor doesn't come out for 3 weeks I will probably be looking to build July sometime, I may wait a few weeks after for all the motherboard firmware to be updated as I have had issues in the past with a brand new processor release.

Check back when ready to build. Alot of the prices and reccomendations we will make are time sensitive due to discounts, rebates, coupons, etc.

3) I am going to be using the i7-4790k since I can get that pre-ordered from microcenter for $270, .

Sweet! Having a microcenter will cut your costs alot. Take advantage of the CPU/mobo combo discounts for maximum savings.

Another really good resource that is updated frequently is : http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2192841

All you would have to do is look there for any remaining parts needed.

 

[redrider4life4]

What is a good MB recommendation, I always seem to have the most compatibility issues with these? I tried a Gigabyte for my last build and it has a lot of issues when restarting and the onboard sound has had issues for 2 years?

 

[mistersprinkles]

Hardware Model Price
MB AsRock Z97 Pro4 109.99
^NOT the board I would choose for a K Sku cpu. Get an ASUS Z97-A
CPU i7-4790k 4.0 Ghz LGA 1150 339.99
^LOL not even released yet.
RAM 8GB Corsair Vengeance 89.99
^1X8GB? or 2x4GB?
SSD 256GB ADATA SP600 109.99
^Trashy SSD
HD WD Caviar Blue 1TB 59.99
^Good drive
Power Supply Corsair CSM 650 Modular 94.99
^A $50 Corsair CX500 will be fine

 

[riversend]

MB AsRock Z97 Pro4 109.99 ^NOT the board I would choose for a K Sku cpu. Get an ASUS Z97-A CPU i7-4790k 4.0 Ghz LGA 1150 339.99 ^LOL not even released yet.

He does not plan on overclocking the 4790k, so all the mobo needs to be is compatible and meet his use case for sata ports etc. Explain why the Asus over the Asrock?

Also, he knows the chip has not been released, that's why he says he will pre-order. My question is, why the i7 part, rather than a more than capable (and less expensive) i5?

I agree the OP can do better on SSD, RAM and PSU for prices. OP, as suggested, come back in a few weeks and check out mfenn's guide linked by monkeydelmagico above for item/pricing.

 

[mfenn]

3) I am going to be using the i7-4790k since I can get that pre-ordered from microcenter for $270, outside of that I just don't like seagate as I have had multiple issues with their firmware in the past. Also I have want to use an SSD and HD, the SSD has to have at least 256gb of storage as I keep many games installed on my system. Right now on my current PC I have 150gb in games/programs/OS.

Why are you set on a 4790K? Sure, $270 is a good price for it, but you can get an equally good discount off an i5 and never notice a difference for gaming and HTPC duties.

I do agree with Monkey that if you are set on the 4790K, then it's too early to decide on particular parts. Deals change on a daily basis, so you have to save the final decision until you're ready to buy if you want the best price.