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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 #360 on: August 01, 2013, 02:58:17 PM »
Look for screens separately you can get cheap screens all the time.
ok, any links for (2) large screens at a GOOD price?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #361 on: August 01, 2013, 03:48:15 PM »
Any good deal snow at Staples using the $100 coupon?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #362 on: August 08, 2013, 03:13:47 PM »
Any current coupons or deals for desktops?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #363 on: August 08, 2013, 09:54:58 PM »

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #365 on: August 08, 2013, 10:16:53 PM »

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #366 on: August 09, 2013, 11:39:08 AM »
Not too difficult to install windows 7 on most computers

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #367 on: August 18, 2013, 03:58:00 PM »
Is this a good deal? I'm not familiar with AMD processors, what would be the equivalent intel processor? and how risky is it to get a refurbished computer?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #368 on: August 18, 2013, 10:07:44 PM »
probably comparable to a weak i5 imo

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #369 on: August 20, 2013, 05:22:23 PM »
Dell XPS 8700 Desktop: Core i7 4770 3.4GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, 1GB Radeon HD 7570, Windows 8 $650 + Free Shipping

Dell Home has Dell XPS 8700 Desktop for $700 - $50 off with coupon code 0H9Q3PQ6L3744C = $650. Shipping is free. HT iconian/sd

Specs
Intel Core i7 4770 3.4GHz
8GB DDR3
1TB HDD
1GB AMD Radeon HD 7570
16X DVDRW
WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
Windows 8

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #370 on: August 20, 2013, 07:53:13 PM »
Any good deals on an i5 with 6 GB RAM?

Also, I have some $50 dell promo gift cards I'm looking to sell. If anyone is interested please pm

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #371 on: August 20, 2013, 11:57:29 PM »
Dell XPS 8700 Desktop: Core i7 4770 3.4GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, 1GB Radeon HD 7570, Windows 8 $650 + Free Shipping

Dell Home has Dell XPS 8700 Desktop for $700 - $50 off with coupon code 0H9Q3PQ6L3744C = $650. Shipping is free. HT iconian/sd

Specs
Intel Core i7 4770 3.4GHz
8GB DDR3
1TB HDD
1GB AMD Radeon HD 7570
16X DVDRW
WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
Windows 8
Any way to get windows 7 on this?
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #372 on: August 21, 2013, 12:10:23 AM »
Dell XPS 8700 Desktop: Core i7 4770 3.4GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, 1GB Radeon HD 7570, Windows 8 $650 + Free Shipping

Dell Home has Dell XPS 8700 Desktop for $700 - $50 off with coupon code 0H9Q3PQ6L3744C = $650. Shipping is free. HT iconian/sd

Specs
Intel Core i7 4770 3.4GHz
8GB DDR3
1TB HDD
1GB AMD Radeon HD 7570
16X DVDRW
WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0
Windows 8
From SD, how to get this for $600 or possibly less ($550?):
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Stack this with the 300+50 promo, great deal.
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Since I've never done this before and tend to stay away from Dell deals, does this mean that essentially it would be $600 OOP (spend $600 for GCs, get $100 bonus GCs which would cover the cost of the computer + tax)?

Thanks!
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Yeah it's a really annoying process but worth it since you're saving $50+. You need to buy two 300 GCs, fuse the two giftcards into one and then talk to customer support to buy your computer with one giftcard and two promo codes (you can only have three forms of payment max). Takes a while if you've never purchased from a giftcard from Dell before because they require you to verify your identity.
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Buy two $300 GC, get two $50 bonus.

Consolidate the two $300 GC online into $600.
Call Dell or chat to place the order with $600 GC and $50 promo.
You will have a remaining $50 promo, you can't stack promos GC together on a single order.
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #373 on: August 21, 2013, 12:37:20 AM »
I'll sell you $50 promo goft cards @ 20% off which is an even better rate

ETA: and you can use two $50 promo's on the order and finish off the balance with a cc

ETA even more: my bad I'm only offering 20% on the $50 not on the full $300  :-[
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #374 on: August 21, 2013, 12:38:28 AM »
I'll sell you $50 promo goft cards @ 20% off which is an even better rate
But you can only use one per order.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #375 on: August 21, 2013, 12:41:10 AM »
But you can only use one per order.

read my edit

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #376 on: August 21, 2013, 12:42:25 AM »
read my edit
Read it.  Can they finish off the balance with a gc?
If not,  they can't do the $300 gc prromo.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #377 on: August 21, 2013, 12:44:27 AM »
Read it.  Can they finish off the balance with a gc?
If not,  they can't do the $300 gc prromo.

Yes you can finish it off with a gc. Can use any 3 forms of payment.

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #378 on: August 21, 2013, 12:52:24 AM »
I just got a dell quote for that machine @ $635.99 plus it comes with a $200 promo gift card and 5% back in promo gift cards for Dell advantage :)

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #379 on: August 21, 2013, 08:22:09 AM »
Any way to get windows 7 on this?
Yes for an extra $30  :-\