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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 #140 on: November 23, 2012, 11:20:12 AM »
Compare to $610 deal from yesterday?

This is a lower end system with pretty good specs, recommended as good home user machine

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #141 on: November 23, 2012, 11:20:40 AM »
I need a cheap large monitor.
I'm using a laptop for work but I'm craning my neck
any Ideas?
you can get a 27" screen now for about $200

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #142 on: November 23, 2012, 11:26:01 AM »
What about  the Inspiron 660s 4 gb, 500 gb for $279?

Is that decent?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #143 on: November 23, 2012, 11:38:58 AM »
What processor?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #144 on: November 23, 2012, 11:44:20 AM »
Complete specs http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-660s/pd?oc=fddnst05hbf&model_id=inspiron-660s

I'm just looking for something decent- not wow.  I'm upgrading from s/t 7 years old.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #145 on: November 23, 2012, 11:57:05 AM »
Up to you, I personally don't recommend (or sell to clients - even if I'll make $ from it) anything below i3 Processor

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #146 on: November 23, 2012, 12:13:59 PM »
Dell Inpiron 660 - $399!! after coupon code DGB4DGV2F3G4DV

i5 3rd Generation

8GB Ram

1TB Hard Drive

Wireless

DVD RW
Coupon is now dead.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #147 on: November 23, 2012, 12:14:52 PM »
Coupon is now dead.

It probably shouldn't of worked in the first place so I'm not surprised.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #148 on: November 23, 2012, 12:25:04 PM »
Dell Inpiron 660 - $399!! after coupon code DGB4DGV2F3G4DV

i5 3rd Generation

8GB Ram

1TB Hard Drive

Wireless

DVD RW
It does not come with a recovery cd. Dont most computers come with one?

So from all of the desktops that are posted whats the order of recomendation?
for basic home use.

With windows 8 do u need a touch screen?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #149 on: November 23, 2012, 12:29:47 PM »
Most computers don't have recovery disks anymore , they have a built in recovery paritition.

This is still a good deal even without the coupon.

You don't need touch screen for windows 8

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #150 on: November 25, 2012, 08:14:08 PM »
MIssed the $349 deal at Best Buy.  Please post similar deals if you see them.  Thanks.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #151 on: November 25, 2012, 08:15:57 PM »
Running Windows 7.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #153 on: November 25, 2012, 08:31:28 PM »
This looks similar.  HP v. Gateway.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #155 on: November 25, 2012, 08:34:58 PM »
Is the Squaretrade warranty at TD worth it?  Seems too cheap.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #156 on: November 25, 2012, 08:46:56 PM »
well the HP is better. However its about $75 more after tax

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #157 on: November 25, 2012, 08:59:21 PM »
Cost is an issue, but it would be foolish to get a crappier machine for $75, over what I hope to be at least three years?

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