Desktop Deals Master Thread

[davidmal]

That's not exactly a deal. (Not a ripoff either)

Wow! I just bought the exact same specs from BestBuy for $569.99........
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-3650-desktop-intel-core-i5-12gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/4827002.p

ETA: Dell.com is in the PM list, let's hope for the best

[Sammy82]

That's not exactly a deal. (Not a ripoff either)

What about the Lenovo deal I mentioned earlier? Good deal? I should mention that it is going to be used as part of a domain so 1)no need for a big hard drive 2)I need professional versions of Windows 3)I love the 3 year warranty

[thaber]

the overkill edition:
http://www.costco.com/.product.100313189.html?&EMID=B2C_2016_0928_ComputerSolo_computers&wc_mid=2:104333&wc_rid=2:25753108

[avromie7]

What about the Lenovo deal I mentioned earlier? Good deal? I should mention that it is going to be used as part of a domain so 1)no need for a big hard drive 2)I need professional versions of Windows 3)I love the 3 year warranty

That's a good deal (sold out now)

[SearchGuy]

Wow! I just bought the exact same specs from BestBuy for $569.99........
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-3650-desktop-intel-core-i5-12gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/4827002.p

ETA: Dell.com is in the PM list, let's hope for the best

After over an hour on the phone I got the Price Match as a one time exception  ... But hey I'm glad I got back $130

[incendia]

is this a good deal?
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/97344

I feel like for $380 (price with tax) I could do better than an I5 with 4 Gb ram.

the only thing I like about it is its small footprint

[avromie7]

is this a good deal?
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/97344

I feel like for $380 (price with tax) I could do better than an I5 with 4 Gb ram.

the only thing I like about it is its small footprint

I wouldn't count in getting a better deal at this time of year, Q3 is the best time of year to buy computers after holiday season you won't get this for less than 450 if your lucky, probably closer to 550. Adding another 4gb RAM is extremely easy.

[etech0]

I'm looking into purchasing a (fairly) high end desktop, that can be used for video editing. What brands do you experts recommend these days?

[avromie7]

I'm looking into purchasing a (fairly) high end desktop, that can be used for video editing. What brands do you experts recommend these days?

Whichever brand gets you the right specs for the right price

[etech0]

Whichever brand gets you the right specs for the right price

Are there any specifics that you'd lean towards, or avoid?

[avromie7]

Are there any specifics that you'd lean towards, or avoid?

Basically no

[etech0]

Basically no

Thanks! And what if I'm not asking about "basically"?

[avromie7]

Thanks! And what if I'm not asking about "basically"?

Just because I do or don't like a brand doesn't mean it's more than just a "mishegas" but if I had to pick I would go with Dell or lenovo

[etech0]

Just because I do or don't like a brand doesn't mean it's more than just a "mishegas" but if I had to pick I would go with Dell or lenovo

Interesting because I had very poor experience with Lenovo's customer service (with an ideapad), and HP was much better when I used them. Any reason not to go with HP? I've been looking at the HP Envy line.

Besides, if a bunch of people recommend something, even it they say it's a mishegas, it may show something about the brand.

[avromie7]

Interesting because I had very poor experience with Lenovo's customer service (with an ideapad), and HP was much better when I used them. Any reason not to go with HP? I've been looking at the HP Envy line.

Besides, if a bunch of people recommend something, even it they say it's a mishegas, it may show something about the brand.

I personally don't like hp so much but please refer back to my previous post. I find that the more I use a brand the more I like it, we used to only use dell and I liked dell best, now we use lenovo alot and I started liking lenovo too. Go figure

[avromie7]

I don't usually contact CS so I can't tell you much other than that dell is all foreign

[etech0]

Thanks for the info!

If anyone else has input regarding which desktop brands they like or don't like, I'm happy to hear

[ludmila]

Have been using Dell for my business for too many years, I am happy with their products and service.

[etech0]

Have been using Dell for my business for too many years, I am happy with their products and service.

Thanks

[thaber]

Thanks for the info!

If anyone else has input regarding which desktop brands they like or don't like, I'm happy to hear

love lenovo, they last, and are well built (business and home desktop line, and thinkpads). Never dealt with CS. have had mixed experiences with Dell, (indian CS) and overall 9/10 with HP.
but overall, among the major brands, personal preference is just that, as pointed out by @avromie7