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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 #1101 on: August 04, 2015, 09:28:45 PM »

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1103 on: August 04, 2015, 10:15:25 PM »
Thanks.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1104 on: August 25, 2015, 10:52:37 AM »

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1106 on: August 30, 2015, 05:36:36 PM »
Any good deals out there?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1107 on: August 30, 2015, 06:09:51 PM »
Any good deals out there?
I just ordered a windows 10, i3, 4gb ram, dell slim desktop from b&h for $399 I'm adding 4gb ram and an SSD and it'll be a great machine.
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1108 on: August 30, 2015, 08:14:51 PM »
What type of video card do I need to be able to use 2 screens?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1109 on: August 30, 2015, 08:15:47 PM »
What type of video card do I need to be able to use 2 screens?
AFAIK any half decent desktop you get nowadays can support 2 monitors
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1111 on: August 30, 2015, 08:22:42 PM »
Doesn't this seem like a better deal?
http://dealnews.com/lw/artclick.html?2,1436722,12064480,iref=app-dn-ios-2_0
Its a decent deal if you need it, most people don't need more than a good i3 desktop (laptops are a different story) especially if you put in a SSD.

I like to use dell because that's what I work with 95% of the time so I have their windows 7 install disc and a pretty well setup image and I know all about their drivers
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1112 on: September 01, 2015, 02:03:36 PM »
Any decent deals on Dell.com specifically? I have some GCs that will expire soon...

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1113 on: September 17, 2015, 08:02:22 AM »
Amazon has a nice deal on this ASUS i5 Desktop at $429.99

Intel Core i5-6400 Quad-Core 2.7 GHz processor (turbo to 3.3GHz) (New, just announced 6th generation Intel processor)
8GB DDR3
1TB HDD
Intel Integrated 530 HD Graphics
802.11 AC WiFi with Bluetooth 4.0
Windows 10 Operating System

The full new Skylake line of Intel processors have not been released yet, so this is a pre-order. Ships with Amazon Prime though.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014QVM2KO/?tag=cl03f-20
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1114 on: September 18, 2015, 11:11:33 AM »
My parents need a new desktop; my mom doesn't even know how to turn it on and my dad uses it for his AOL email and to read the news. Any recommendations for a reliable decent desktop that won't break the bank?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1115 on: September 29, 2015, 05:20:33 AM »
My parents need a new desktop; my mom doesn't even know how to turn it on and my dad uses it for his AOL email and to read the news. Any recommendations for a reliable decent desktop that won't break the bank?
The cheapest one should do.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1116 on: October 07, 2015, 05:01:42 PM »
looking for a decent desktop PC

Primary use will be QuickBooks

Dell XPS Preferred
Keyboard, Mouse and 24-27" LCD Display Bundle Preferred
Intel i3 or i5 Processor
4GB Ram
250GB HDD

Budget $350-450

Thanks!

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1117 on: October 07, 2015, 05:32:56 PM »
Great deal on a powerful Lenovo desktop:

Normally $999.99, Coupon Code USPK403102 takes $350 off and brings it to $649.99

Lenovo K450e "Extreme Performance Tower PC" Model # 57328803

Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Haswell quad-core processor
16GB RAM
2TB 7200 rpm hard drive with 8GB SSD
DVD burner
802.11n wireless
Windows 8.1 64-bit

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/lenovo/k-series/k450e/?sb=:000001C9:0001230D:&cid=us:cse:OAB9Cs:ca

Product spec page:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/lenovo/k-series/k450e/?action=testD
(You need to select the $999.99 version from this page)
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1118 on: October 07, 2015, 06:47:08 PM »
Great deal on a powerful Lenovo desktop:

Normally $999.99, Coupon Code USPK403102 takes $350 off and brings it to $649.99

Lenovo K450e "Extreme Performance Tower PC" Model # 57328803

Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Haswell quad-core processor
16GB RAM
2TB 7200 rpm hard drive with 8GB SSD
DVD burner
802.11n wireless
Windows 8.1 64-bit

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/lenovo/k-series/k450e/?sb=:000001C9:0001230D:&cid=us:cse:OAB9Cs:ca

Product spec page:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/desktops/lenovo/k-series/k450e/?action=testD
(You need to select the $999.99 version from this page)
Great deal

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1119 on: October 12, 2015, 05:50:36 PM »
forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=56213.
i5 dell desktop $399.99 -$20 with visa checkout
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