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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 #780 on: July 23, 2014, 10:14:52 PM »
Was not trying to pasken.
Just mentioned it.

Thanks for making me aware ;)
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #781 on: July 23, 2014, 10:46:39 PM »

Enjoy the setup

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« Reply #782 on: July 23, 2014, 10:50:00 PM »


Enjoy the setup
Thanks. I am really looking forward to the NFL season!
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #783 on: July 23, 2014, 10:52:29 PM »
Thanks! They gave me a one year warranty, and I used an Amex, so I am covered for an additional year. I am basking in this setup in my room right now. A 32 inch free (small crack) screen from Dell, a new desktop, my HD 47 inch TV, slingbox, nice Laser printer from Newegg, Iphone, Ipod, and HP Touch pad.  :)

Nice. I'm nowhere near that. But I'm living off of my KVM switch. I switch like 50 times a day between my docked thinkpad for work and my dell for home. I am happy with the MF4890DW I got yesterday. I've already got a bit of use out of it.

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« Reply #784 on: July 23, 2014, 10:55:52 PM »

Nice. I'm nowhere near that. But I'm living off of my KVM switch. I switch like 50 times a day between my docked thinkpad for work and my dell for home. I am happy with the MF4890DW I got yesterday. I've already got a bit of use out of it.
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #785 on: July 23, 2014, 11:18:03 PM »
Message to all you singes, load up with too much technology and you never go out to meet a wife...

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #786 on: July 23, 2014, 11:22:18 PM »
Regarding pricing for this system, the i7-4770 with a graphics card is available for the same price of $699 after a coupon code Apply $50 off $699.99 coupon code 0GJHSKM3CG$C1H (Expires 07/31/2014)

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« Reply #787 on: July 23, 2014, 11:23:15 PM »
Message to all you singes, load up with too much technology and you never go out to meet a wife...
That has never been a problem for me. They are lining up. Lol. Technology is a nice hobby for me, and is also used for small businesses (sole proprietorships--lol) on the side. This leads me to my train of thought before I went to a DO. I was interested to see if DDFers would be socially inept, and this is why they needed to 'socialize' in JS on DDF ( as an aside, a thread i am never in), or they would be spur cool as they travel to the coolest places in the world. As it works with everything in life, there was a nice mix, but there were nice guys I was actually able to schmooze and chill with
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #788 on: July 23, 2014, 11:29:54 PM »
Regarding pricing for this system, the i7-4770 with a graphics card is available for the same price of $699 after a coupon code Apply $50 off $699.99 coupon code 0GJHSKM3CG$C1H (Expires 07/31/2014)

What's the difference between the one I bought (XPS 8700), and the one you mentioned? Which do you think is better?

The only difference I see is Windows® 7 Home Premium vs, Windows 8.1. CMIIAW
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #789 on: July 23, 2014, 11:31:44 PM »
Regarding pricing for this system, the i7-4770 with a graphics card is available for the same price of $699 after a coupon code Apply $50 off $699.99 coupon code 0GJHSKM3CG$C1H (Expires 07/31/2014)
Looking for a system for a Yeshiva office. Is this a good deal?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #790 on: July 24, 2014, 12:09:32 AM »
What's the difference between the one I bought (XPS 8700), and the one you mentioned? Which do you think is better?

The only difference I see is Windows® 7 Home Premium vs, Windows 8.1. CMIIAW
Tremendous difference - this one has a significantly better processor for the same price.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddngs104r&cs=19&c=US&l=EN&vw=list&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10550055-600263-

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #791 on: July 24, 2014, 12:11:05 AM »
Looking for a system for a Yeshiva office. Is this a good deal?
It's only a good deal if you add the free tablet and coupons to the mix, otherwise its pretty much regular price

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #792 on: July 24, 2014, 12:21:46 AM »
Message to all singles out there. Load up on technology before you get married and need to worry about rent, your wife's clothes sheitels, and diapers. lol

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« Reply #793 on: July 24, 2014, 12:22:35 AM »
Tremendous difference - this one has a significantly better processor for the same price.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddngs104r&cs=19&c=US&l=EN&vw=list&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10550055-600263-

How does the 4790 compare to 4770? Is that upgrade worth $100?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #794 on: July 24, 2014, 12:38:36 AM »
Tremendous difference - this one has a significantly better processor for the same price.
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddngs104r&cs=19&c=US&l=EN&vw=list&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10550055-600263-

So just to confirm, I got the better one-- the XPS 8700?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #795 on: July 24, 2014, 01:07:16 AM »
So just to confirm, I got the better one-- the XPS 8700?

Thanks again

Same model, different (not as good) processor.

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« Reply #796 on: July 24, 2014, 01:21:56 AM »
Same model, different (not as good) processor.

So I think i am going to cancel and reorder. That makes sense right?
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« Reply #797 on: July 24, 2014, 02:28:00 AM »
Regarding pricing for this system, the i7-4770 with a graphics card is available for the same price of $699 after a coupon code Apply $50 off $699.99 coupon code 0GJHSKM3CG$C1H (Expires 07/31/2014)

Thanks. I just ordered. Much appreciated!
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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #798 on: July 24, 2014, 09:15:04 AM »
I'm confused. Which one did you get in the end?

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Re: Desktop Deals Master Thread
« Reply #799 on: July 24, 2014, 09:18:31 AM »

I'm confused. Which one did you get in the end?
The better one, of course. I cancelled the inferior one, and ordered the one you recommended. Thanks again!
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