Looking at this pre-built rig

I had some issues with my hand-built one not performing to the quality I expected. I'm not the most tech savvy guy, and I'd prefer to just grab one prebuilt. If I pick out the parts and get the guys who work there to build it they charge me something like $100-$150 to build it anyways.


http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9796149&csid=_61

Seems like a lot of information on the specifications is bare bones.

My current PC is 4 years old and quite sluggish. It's having issues with random hard shut-downs. If the problem is the CPU I'd be dropping $200 anyways. If that doesn't work then I'd be buying a new PSU along with it, and eventually a motherboard and graphics card.

I see that the graphics card in this pre-built is something like $379.00. Keep in mind all these prices are Canadian dollar, which is crummy right now.


Question is, does this seem worth the cost? Or am I better off just going in and picking my own parts and having them build it?

With a $1300 budget, you're better off buying all the parts from NCIX or Canada Computers and having them build it for you. They charge a service fee, but they do most of the work for you. This is a great value because they build the computer, manage your cables, and install windows (if purchased with the build).

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This post was edited by itzpookiie on Sep 25 2015 08:21am

Kinda sucks for the price, if you're in ottawa I can build it for you

You could go skylake for that price http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/b6Dv99

This post was edited by BluntsGLI on Sep 25 2015 08:31am

I'll give these sites a look, but I'm still very iffy on my knowledge of price vs performance with a lot of internal parts.

I tried using the NCIX builder tool but seems hard to build a good PC with it for under 1500. Maybe I'm adding stuff I don't need and am not aware of it

We can provide you some builds. You won't need to use the NCIX Builder Tool. You just go into the store and tell them what parts you want to buy + the building service. No Hassle.

If you're buying within the next few days, we can start you up:
Budget:
More specific use (what games, what programs):
Planned time until purchase:
Do you need an Operating System?:
Do you have any specific preferred components?:
Do you need a sound or wireless card?:
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?:
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?:
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs):

Budget: Would prefer around $1,000 but am willing to go up to $1,300

More specific use (what games, what programs): Diablo 3 on highest settings would be ideal, and capable of running more 'modern' games in medium to high settings.

Planned time until purchase: ASAP - My computer is having serious issues that is making several games completely unplayable and forcing hard shut-downs. I haven't played a ton of newer games on my PC as my current one is a bit sluggish if I put heavy load on it with nice graphics. I have an xbone that I've been using for the more up-to-date games. Wouldn't mind being able to run stuff on my PC instead.

Do you need an Operating System?: Yes

Do you have any specific preferred components?: Want to make sure my graphics card is strong and CPU is i5 or better

Do you need a sound or wireless card?: I'm not sure about sound, I run wired connection

Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: I think stock cooling would be fine. I've never overclocked before

Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: No I just recently dropped like $500 on those 3 parts

Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): Richmond Hill, ON. Just north of Toronto.

This post was edited by TheDutchMan1443 on Sep 25 2015 08:42am

Here's a build with last year's i5 http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tDzrbv
Heres a build with this year's i5 http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/PYWs3C

Going with an AMD FX 8320 cpu is a cheaper alternative and will allow for a better video card (ie GTX 970). Long term, I think an i5 would be a better choice. Especially, an i5 that can be overclocked.

You aren't forced to get this years i5, but you'll be a bit behind on motherboard features. Last year's i5 build is a better value, imo.

This post was edited by NewKID on Sep 25 2015 09:11am

Great thank you. Really appreciate it.

I think I'm going to go with this year's i5 build and drop the RAM to save myself some money (forgot to mention I just recently purchased 2x4G Kingston Blues).

So total build will likely end up being $1,100 ish.

Maybe Tiger Direct will be able to manage this sort of thing. There is a store about 15 mins from me that I used to build my last PC, so I might try them simply for convenience sake.

This post was edited by TheDutchMan1443 on Sep 25 2015 09:19am