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Whats a Desktop Deal:

There are many factors you need to take into account in order to make something a deal. Manufacturer, Product line, Specs and warranty are usually what to look at when figuring that out. You need to consider prices as well, sometimes you get a price so hot that it doesn't matter what company it is.

Generally speaking here are the guidelines for Intel processors:

i3 8th Gen processor - Under $300 is usually a hot deal, Under $350 is decent
i5 8th Gen Processor - Under $400 is a Usually a Hot Deal
i7 8th Gen Processor - Under $600 is a Usually Hot Deal

to be continued....

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1020 on: May 05, 2015, 06:43:18 PM »

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1021 on: May 06, 2015, 10:27:07 PM »
If you're interested PM Me I have some awesome stuff in stock which I can't list here.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1022 on: May 12, 2015, 12:48:41 PM »
Looking for a good all in one computer for around $300.
Thanks in advance!

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1023 on: May 18, 2015, 01:05:33 PM »
are these good deals?

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32BF-R05-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-AMD-A10/product_1278908?cmArea=home_box1

 AMD A10-7800 4MB L2 cache processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200RPM HDD stores thousands of files
24X Super-Multi DVD±RW drive
Windows 8.1
HDMI Output Port
6-in-1 media reader supports: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO formats
6 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 4 x 2.0) for fast transfers
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32AD-R06-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-Intel-i3/product_1060974?cmArea=home_box1
 Intel Core Core i3-4150 3.4GHz 3MB L3 Cache Processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200 RPM hard drive stores thousands of files
Create and customize your own CDs and DVDs with D24X Super-Multi DVD/RW drive
Windows 8.1 operating system
HDMI output port
Intel HD graphics 4400 for lush visuals
6-in-1 media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO formats
5 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 3 x 2.0) for quick photo and video uploads
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1024 on: May 18, 2015, 05:30:15 PM »
are these good deals?

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32BF-R05-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-AMD-A10/product_1278908?cmArea=home_box1

 AMD A10-7800 4MB L2 cache processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200RPM HDD stores thousands of files
24X Super-Multi DVD±RW drive
Windows 8.1
HDMI Output Port
6-in-1 media reader supports: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO formats
6 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 4 x 2.0) for fast transfers
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32AD-R06-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-Intel-i3/product_1060974?cmArea=home_box1
 Intel Core Core i3-4150 3.4GHz 3MB L3 Cache Processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200 RPM hard drive stores thousands of files
Create and customize your own CDs and DVDs with D24X Super-Multi DVD/RW drive
Windows 8.1 operating system
HDMI output port
Intel HD graphics 4400 for lush visuals
6-in-1 media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO formats
5 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 3 x 2.0) for quick photo and video uploads
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

bump

I'm in a crunch I want make a decision about getting a Desktop in the next few hours.

Im open to suggestions I want a value Desktop that will last a few years that can support 2 screens and some large excel files

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1025 on: May 18, 2015, 06:39:57 PM »
are these good deals?

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32BF-R05-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-AMD-A10/product_1278908?cmArea=home_box1

 AMD A10-7800 4MB L2 cache processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200RPM HDD stores thousands of files
24X Super-Multi DVD±RW drive
Windows 8.1
HDMI Output Port
6-in-1 media reader supports: Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO formats
6 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 4 x 2.0) for fast transfers
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

http://www.staples.com/ASUS-M32AD-R06-1TB-Hard-Drive-8GB-Memory-Intel-i3/product_1060974?cmArea=home_box1
 Intel Core Core i3-4150 3.4GHz 3MB L3 Cache Processor
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, expandable to 16GB
1TB 7200 RPM hard drive stores thousands of files
Create and customize your own CDs and DVDs with D24X Super-Multi DVD/RW drive
Windows 8.1 operating system
HDMI output port
Intel HD graphics 4400 for lush visuals
6-in-1 media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, xD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, and Memory Stick PRO formats
5 USB ports (2 x 3.0 and 3 x 2.0) for quick photo and video uploads
Smooth internet connections with built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
I never get AMD so i didn't look at the first one but the second is very good
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1026 on: May 18, 2015, 06:48:24 PM »
How different is 8.1 then 8? I can't stand 8 and liked windows 7.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1027 on: May 18, 2015, 06:56:26 PM »
How different is 8.1 then 8? I can't stand 8 and liked windows 7.
it's still very different than windows 7 but they fixed the worst of it
I personally like 8 better than 7
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1028 on: May 20, 2015, 12:52:57 PM »
I'm looking for a new computer for my office, basic office needs - word, excel, quickbooks, some graphics, photoshop.

Found this deal online - is it a good deal, do I need such an expensive computer and is Lenovo a good company or should I stick with Dell or HP?

http://goo.gl/bEJWT3

Lenovo K450e - 57328803 $650

Processor
4th Generation Intel Core i7-4790 Processor (3.60GHz 1600MHz 8MB)
 
Operating system
Windows 8.1 64
 
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 4600
 
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
 
Pointing device
Optical ScrollPoint
 
Hard Drive
2TB 7200 RPM + 8GB SSHD
 
Optical Drive
DVD Recordable
 
Network Card
Broadcom 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless
 
Warranty
One year
 
Keyboard
USB Keyboard
 
Card Reader
7-in-1 Card Reader

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1029 on: May 20, 2015, 01:58:35 PM »
I'm looking for a new computer for my office, basic office needs - word, excel, quickbooks, some graphics, photoshop.

Found this deal online - is it a good deal, do I need such an expensive computer and is Lenovo a good company or should I stick with Dell or HP?

http://goo.gl/bEJWT3

Lenovo K450e - 57328803 $650

Processor
4th Generation Intel Core i7-4790 Processor (3.60GHz 1600MHz 8MB)
 
Operating system
Windows 8.1 64
 
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 4600
 
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
 
Pointing device
Optical ScrollPoint
 
Hard Drive
2TB 7200 RPM + 8GB SSHD
 
Optical Drive
DVD Recordable
 
Network Card
Broadcom 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless
 
Warranty
One year
 
Keyboard
USB Keyboard
 
Card Reader
7-in-1 Card Reader
You definitely don't need such an expensive computer
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1030 on: May 21, 2015, 12:50:52 PM »
This is a great desktop for $480 from dell
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8700/pd?oc=FDCWGP101RSAFF&dgc=BA&cid=287047&lid=5494548&acd=12309211850215842

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4460 processor
8GB RAM
1TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 1GB DDR3

Use coupon code 9BLMBV78G?$SS4
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1031 on: May 21, 2015, 08:34:53 PM »
This is a great desktop for $480 from dell
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8700/pd?oc=FDCWGP101RSAFF&dgc=BA&cid=287047&lid=5494548&acd=12309211850215842

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4460 processor
8GB RAM
1TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 1GB DDR3

Use coupon code 9BLMBV78G?$SS4
in for one. thanks, saw it elsewhere, but seeing it here makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I assume the other configs on Dell's site are not as good?

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« Reply #1032 on: May 21, 2015, 11:39:10 PM »
in for one. thanks, saw it elsewhere, but seeing it here makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I assume the other configs on Dell's site are not as good?
Never got a confirmation email,  is that normal for Dell?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1033 on: May 22, 2015, 06:35:13 PM »
Never got a confirmation email,  is that normal for Dell?
never mind. got the order in  today, hadn't gone through the first time

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1035 on: May 31, 2015, 07:10:49 PM »
thoughts?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103929&cm_sp=Homepage_HD-_-P3_83-103-929-_-05312015
Great. just get another 4GB RAM (really easy) and if you want add an SSD and you have a great machine
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1036 on: June 09, 2015, 09:02:27 AM »
This is a great desktop for $480 from dell
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8700/pd?oc=FDCWGP101RSAFF&dgc=BA&cid=287047&lid=5494548&acd=12309211850215842

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4460 processor
8GB RAM
1TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 1GB DDR3

Use coupon code 9BLMBV78G?$SS4




is this still available ? when I put in the code it doesn't deduct

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1037 on: June 09, 2015, 07:13:47 PM »
anyone know of a good deal for a desktop?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1038 on: June 09, 2015, 08:13:07 PM »
I was told that it's not worth getting a desktop less than i7 if you sit and use your computer all day and you run alot of programs if someone can confirm this ?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1039 on: June 09, 2015, 08:14:41 PM »
I was told that it's not worth getting a desktop less than i7 if you sit and use your computer all day and you run alot of programs if someone can confirm this ?
Whoever told you that doesn't know what they're talking about
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