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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 #1520 on: August 17, 2017, 10:54:20 AM »
Dell Inspiron Desktop w/Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD - $299

Code: 299INS

http://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/productdetails/inspiron-3650-desktop/smi3650w7pb207
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1521 on: August 23, 2017, 04:07:38 PM »
bought this for $480 yesterday
https://www.staples.com/product_2655274

there is $50 off together with a dell monitor
bought this for $99-$50
https://www.staples.com/product_1968877

together $530 which i think/hope is decent price.

this particular monitor  $120 today, but $50 off remains for a few days

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1522 on: September 08, 2017, 12:27:20 PM »
Would love to hear some recommendations here.
We have one desktop which is used in home office and we need another computer for the kids to do school work and for my son to do online school. We don't really have a designated space for this second computer so it usually ends up on the dining room table.
Any thoughts on whether I'd do better with a "desktop replacement" laptop or with an all in one desktop that I can easily put away when not needed?
Budget is in the $600-800 range though I can probably go higher if I need to
Thanks!!

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1523 on: September 08, 2017, 12:30:36 PM »
Would love to hear some recommendations here.
We have one desktop which is used in home office and we need another computer for the kids to do school work and for my son to do online school. We don't really have a designated space for this second computer so it usually ends up on the dining room table.
Any thoughts on whether I'd do better with a "desktop replacement" laptop or with an all in one desktop that I can easily put away when not needed?
Budget is in the $600-800 range though I can probably go higher if I need to
Thanks!!
It sounds like more of a question for a balabuste thread ;) , but it would seem that the laptop would be much easier in your situation. Any reason why that would not work for you?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1524 on: September 08, 2017, 02:00:14 PM »
 :) :)
I guess the advantage of having a bigger screen and also we may need to plug in to a network cable and not use the wifi for the online school

does anyone have experience one way or another with an AIO desktop?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1525 on: September 08, 2017, 02:12:40 PM »
:) :)
also we may need to plug in to a network cable and not use the wifi for the online school
You can plug it into a laptop (at least the ones I've seen).

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1526 on: September 12, 2017, 04:01:20 PM »
Asus - VivoPC M32CD Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 128GB Solid State Drive + 1TB Hard Drive

$699

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivopc-m32cd-desktop-intel-core-i7-12gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-gray/5738000.p
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1527 on: September 27, 2017, 12:45:59 PM »
HP - Slimline Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

$499

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-slimline-desktop-intel-core-i7-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/5923501.p
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1528 on: October 15, 2017, 08:53:46 PM »
Any good deals on a desktop for an office in the $500-700 range.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1531 on: October 25, 2017, 10:44:01 PM »
This:

HP Pavilion Desktop Computer, Intel Core i7-7700, 12GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10 (570-p030, Black) ($589.99)



I was told that I'm much better off with an SSD. Is that correct? Should I wait until a deal on something that has an SSD turns up?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1532 on: October 25, 2017, 10:49:59 PM »
better or worse than the DDMS deal? https://www.dansdeals.com/shopping-deals/electronics/desktops/dell-xps-tower-silver-chassis-core-i7-desktop-619-99-shipped-130-off-coupon-270-discount/

I was told that I'm much better off with an SSD. Is that correct? Should I wait until a deal on something that has an SSD turns up?

It's dead now anyway but yes if you have the time it would be very worthwhile to wait and see what comes up over the next few weeks
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1533 on: October 25, 2017, 11:06:51 PM »
It's dead now anyway but yes if you have the time it would be very worthwhile to wait and see what comes up over the next few weeks
better or worse than the DDMS deal? https://www.dansdeals.com/shopping-deals/electronics/desktops/dell-xps-tower-silver-chassis-core-i7-desktop-619-99-shipped-130-off-coupon-270-discount/

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1534 on: October 26, 2017, 12:40:05 AM »
It's dead now anyway but yes if you have the time it would be very worthwhile to wait and see what comes up over the next few weeks
This is still alive.
I picked up one of the DDMS ones, had an urgent need. In the market for several more, and waiting for the deals on those

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1535 on: October 26, 2017, 08:21:20 AM »
This is still alive.

I was referring to the amazon one
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1536 on: November 08, 2017, 09:21:41 AM »
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1538 on: November 08, 2017, 07:58:38 PM »
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #1539 on: November 08, 2017, 08:09:23 PM »
Can I connect 2 screens if it only has HDMI port?
It has HDMI and VGA
I wonder what people who type "u" instead of "you" do with all their free time.