Build VS Buy at the 600 dollar level.

[dToast]

I am wondering about 2 computers.
1) http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-pavilion-p7-1539-desktop-computer-amd-a10-5800k-1tb-hdd-12gb-ram-windows-8-p7-1539/10238819.aspx?path=86d0533df3601acbb2337e3a30c814d2en02&SearchPageIndex=1

That computer is $619 dollars, and I can ship for free to me, or pick it up.

2) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/UX1i

That computer is $599, but if I order all of the parts, I need to factor in shipping, and if I get them all from a local parts store it costs around $760

I am wondering your guys' opinion on which one you would buy? The custom one will be easier upgraded and I will feel better having built it myself, but the other is very convenient, and seems to have very nice specs.

I attached a poll to the thread and if you guys could leave me a nice responce, or at least vote in the poll, that would be awesome.

Thanks, dToast

 

[giltyler]

NO on the HP for sure.
Where are you located so I can get you some good ideas.

 

[SprinkleOwnz-1312988]

Id get the 2nd one, also the 660 u have is the same price as a 650 ti boost so thats a great deal

 

[dToast]

I am located in BC.

Why would you say no to the HP?

Any suggested changes on the other build?

 

[SprinkleOwnz-1312988]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V49H thats a good list

 

[dToast]

I do not need the 1t hard drive, I only need 500gb. Also I think I would go for win8.
What fps do you think the above build would get on BF3 on high?

 

[SprinkleOwnz-1312988]

1tb is only 20 dollars more than 500gb. Id suggest getting the 1tb. It can play it on ultra. http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2013/03/26/nvidia-geforce-gtx-650-ti-boost-2gb-review/3

Here is the updated price http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V6Sn

 

[dToast]

Thank you, that website is great and I think I am satisfied with the build

 

[giltyler]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/V8AL
Some of the other ideas where from USA based shops.
This is from Canada so keep that in mind.