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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 #180 on: December 06, 2012, 07:03:24 PM »
or better yet - read the fine print!

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #181 on: December 06, 2012, 11:47:47 PM »
This seems like a good deal. what do the experts think?

Gateway - Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive for $319.99

At Checkout Apply 13% Off Coupon Code: 12DAYS13 [Exp. 12/06/2012]

Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded.

Intel® Core™ i5 processor with 3GHz speed
8GB DDR3 memory expandable to 16GB
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
1TB Serial ATA hard drive
Model: DX4860-UB33P
SKU: 3155928

What's Included

Gateway Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
AC power cord
Multimedia keyboard
optical mouse

Available for Store Pickup at select Best Buy Stores.

https://clearance.bestbuy.com/detail/gateway-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/2661

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #182 on: December 07, 2012, 12:00:28 AM »
Don't forget amex $20 off $200 and best buy pick up in store $25 off $250, brings the price down to $274
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #183 on: December 07, 2012, 12:38:54 AM »
This seems like a good deal. what do the experts think?
Deff looks like a good deal

In the specs it doesnt say which i5, but price is great!

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #184 on: December 07, 2012, 01:03:22 AM »
Great Price if you can find it available anywhere.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #185 on: December 07, 2012, 09:04:47 AM »
or better yet - read the fine print!
You're right.. Did.

Great Price if you can find it available anywhere.

Checked quite a number of places couldn't find a single store...

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #186 on: December 07, 2012, 11:30:24 AM »
A different site had some listed somewhere in IL.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #187 on: December 09, 2012, 06:33:26 AM »
http://1saleaday.com/wireless/

HP Pavilion Desktop Computer w/ 3.4GHz Quad-Core Trinity Processor, 2TB HDD, 12GB RAM, Card Reader & USB 3.0

$399 (although i think you have to pay for shipping).
factory refurbished
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #188 on: December 10, 2012, 08:11:16 PM »
If anyone sees a deal around $550 (or $700 from dell) or less, similiar to the deal which Dan posted (that deal is over and I woke up a bit too late)

Main things which I would like
3 year warranty, option for accidental damage. (very important)
Windows 7
Need computer for basic home usage. (excel, word, browsing, quicken)

Thanks
anyone have any ideas? tx

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #189 on: December 11, 2012, 11:41:07 AM »
anyone have any ideas? tx
didnt check for cheaper stuff, but if you want a dell look at the 660 here:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/popular-desktop-deals?ref=2067_shop
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #190 on: December 11, 2012, 01:15:51 PM »
XPS 8500 - $650 - $50 Coupon Code: 1BBBZLJSCTPSS3 = $600

If you use Amex Sync its a Fantastic Price
 
3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3350P 3.10GHz
8GB RAM
2TB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 1GB GPU
802.11b/g/n
DVD+/-RW drive
Windows 8
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #191 on: December 11, 2012, 03:32:39 PM »
XPS 8500 - $650 - $50 Coupon Code: 1BBBZLJSCTPSS3 = $600

If you use Amex Sync its a Fantastic Price
 
3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3350P 3.10GHz
8GB RAM
2TB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 1GB GPU
802.11b/g/n
DVD+/-RW drive
Windows 8
Looks like a very good deal...anything with windows 7 and a 3 year warranty option?
I do not need the best machine.

Thanks

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #192 on: December 11, 2012, 03:45:57 PM »
Looks like a very good deal...anything with windows 7 and a 3 year warranty option?
I do not need the best machine.

Thanks
get the optiplex. It comes standard with a 3 year warranty. If you go Dell outlet, you could get a good deal.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #193 on: December 11, 2012, 03:47:18 PM »
XPS 8500 - $650 - $50 Coupon Code: 1BBBZLJSCTPSS3 = $600

If you use Amex Sync its a Fantastic Price
 
3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3350P 3.10GHz
8GB RAM
2TB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 1GB GPU
802.11b/g/n
DVD+/-RW drive
Windows 8
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #194 on: December 11, 2012, 04:23:16 PM »
get the optiplex. It comes standard with a 3 year warranty. If you go Dell outlet, you could get a good deal.
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #195 on: December 23, 2012, 10:34:26 PM »
looking for a good deal on a desktop for a friend.  He wants to spend under $700.  Doesnt need a screen.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #196 on: December 23, 2012, 11:09:53 PM »
Dell Inspiron 660 - $450

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3330 processor (up to 3.20 GHz)   
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 2 DIMMs   
2TB Hard Drive, 3.5", 7200rpm, SATA   
Nvidia GeForce 1GB DDR3 GT620 Win8   
DVD+/-RW Tray Load Drive, 16X, SATA   
Dell DW1506 (802.11 b/g/n) WLAN half mini-Card   

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddost12h&cs=19&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN&dgc=BA&cid=254887&lid=4512431&acd=123091625762158410

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #197 on: December 23, 2012, 11:24:12 PM »
Anything with windows 7 and a good warranty?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #198 on: December 24, 2012, 11:31:52 AM »
Dell Inspiron 660 - $450

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3330 processor (up to 3.20 GHz)   
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 2 DIMMs   
2TB Hard Drive, 3.5", 7200rpm, SATA   
Nvidia GeForce 1GB DDR3 GT620 Win8   
DVD+/-RW Tray Load Drive, 16X, SATA   
Dell DW1506 (802.11 b/g/n) WLAN half mini-Card   

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddost12h&cs=19&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN&dgc=BA&cid=254887&lid=4512431&acd=123091625762158410
Thanks, seems like a good deal.  If he wanted to spend a little more to make this a better machine what would be the place to add things? His primary concern is it lasting for longer while still maintaining decent specs, so that 4 years from now this isnt a completely outdated comp.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #199 on: December 24, 2012, 11:43:05 AM »
My recommendation would be Dell Optiplex. I have been asked by a couple of guys here for an Optiplex deal - I don't see anything right now. I'll update when I do.

Another Option is the Dell XPS8500

Here is something in your price range: $650 - $50 Use Coupon Code: 1BBBZLJSCTPSS3 

XPS 8500   
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3350P processor (6M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)   
Windows 8, 64-bit, English   
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 2 DIMMs   
16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW), write to CD/DVD   
2TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive 6.0 Gb/s   
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 1GB DDR3 for Win 8   
Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0+LE   
Integrated 7.1 with WAVE MAXXAudio 4
19:1 Media Card Reader   

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19&s=dhs&c=US&l=EN&oc=FXDOPX42h&dgc=BA&cid=254887&lid=4512431&acd=123091625762158410