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So here's my dilemma I have really been wanting to get into PC gaming and I decided to ask to build a PC for my birthday but my parents said no because I have had no previous experience with computers but they said that I could get a prebuilt but it has to be from a "big box store" like Best buy, staples or ...Walmart! Now I know that these are really bad places to buy PC's but i really want to get a PC and if I use it for the next 2 years then I can build one so my question is where is the best place to buy a prebuilt pc that is considered a big box store any help is appreciated (ps. My budget is around 750 yes I know that's low)
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While you would definitely get more computer out of building it yourself, there are some, "not utterly terrible" computers available from a big-box like Best Buy. Not sure if you needed a monitor, but I'll include one. Again, if at all possible, you REALLY do want to build your own, but if the parents refuse:

CybertronPC - Palladium Desktop - Intel Core i5-7400 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 1TB HDD - Black
Samsung - SF350 Series S22F350FHN 22" LED FHD Monitor - High glossy black

If you don't need a display, then I'd probably *cough, cough* recommend *cough, cough* this: CyberPowerPC - Gamer Xtreme Desktop - Intel Core i5-7600K - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 - 1TB Hard Drive - Black and...
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this is not a very good way to go because of the inflated prices and the fact that you will get lower quality components(PSU, HDs, SSDs, RAM, etc are usually OEM generics in these builds).

but here is one option they could look into for you:
http://www.dell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware?cs=19&~ck=mn

and have them read up on ASUS warranties and customer support, this would be a better option:
https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/Desktops-Products/

or even find a local computer shop, have the parents come with you to discuss warranties and support with the owner. then get them to build you a more custom, higher quality system.
 
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I wouldn't take one from Wal-Mart if it were free. There's really no good prebuilts you can buy in that price range. Ask your parents for help building it. It would be a good bonding project.

For $750 you could get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($218.58 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($134.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.89 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $769.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-30 22:36 EDT-0400
 
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While you would definitely get more computer out of building it yourself, there are some, "not utterly terrible" computers available from a big-box like Best Buy. Not sure if you needed a monitor, but I'll include one. Again, if at all possible, you REALLY do want to build your own, but if the parents refuse:

CybertronPC - Palladium Desktop - Intel Core i5-7400 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - 1TB HDD - Black
Samsung - SF350 Series S22F350FHN 22" LED FHD Monitor - High glossy black

If you don't need a display, then I'd probably *cough, cough* recommend *cough, cough* this: CyberPowerPC - Gamer Xtreme Desktop - Intel Core i5-7600K - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 - 1TB Hard Drive - Black and replace the power supply and graphics card as soon as possible.

-Wolf sends
 
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I would absolutely love to build one on my own but my parents said I couldn't until I had experience with a prebuilt (and yes I know it's a dumb reason but there is no use in me fighting with them about it)
 
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That is a pretty dumb reason. There are no good prebuilts for $750. None. Not even Asus or MSI make good prebuilts in this price range. Either they have junk hardware or the operating system is loaded with so much bloatware / adware that it makes it unusable. If they won't buy it for you, save your money and buy it yourself.
 
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Thank you for this response this is the type of response that I was looking for
 
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That's not so bad really. But it probably has a bad power supply. Or won't boot.

Actually that may be a good excuse, have your parent's get you that, it doesn't boot, be all "see this is why I need to build one myself!" return it for money, build your own system.

Heck, have your parent's watch this video with you to show how easy it is to build a PC: https://youtu.be/a_jRpf8zBn0
 
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Yeah but the GPU in both of those is a GT730, so I'm guessing a very low and very questionable quality PSU is included.
 
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I'd personally just keep an eye on a site like slickdeals. I've seen plenty of good value pre-builts go through there, a lot of them being from big-box sellers. Case and point, here's a pre-built from walmart that got posted a few months ago that I think is a good price.

https://slickdeals.net/f/9562412-acer-predator-ag3-710-uw11-desktop-pc-with-intel-core-i5-6400-processor-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-and-windows-10-home-699-99?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo

Here is another one from a little more recently with an i7 and a 480 that was in your price range. You can get a pretty solid performer for that price range if you're willing to snipe a good deal.

https://slickdeals.net/f/10063316-acer-aspire-at3-715a-ur11-desktop-pc-intel-core-i7-6700-8gb-ddr4-1tb-hdd-rx-480-4gb-win-10-664-99-free-shipping-newegg?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1
 
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If you live anywhere near a MicroCenter, their Powerspecs are a decent value and quality (except for the PSU (power supply)). You can look online at Microcenter.com, but unlike other things they sell, they won't ship computers (I don't know why, since they make pretty decent ones).
 
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Micro Center's business model is "Sell CPUs for cheap to get people in store, overprice everything else." That's why you can't order most things online from them.
 
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I wouldn't say they overprice everything else, but certainly things like cables, adapters are pricey compared to what you can get online. My strategy before going to Microcenter is to do some research online from Newegg and similar sites, and then be prepared to only pay a small premium for something I can walk out of the store with.
 
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No we have a Best buy and some other small shop called computer essentials
 
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..."prebuilts" are not a very good way to go because of the inflated prices and the fact that you will get lower quality components(PSU, HDs, SSDs, RAM, cables, etc are usually OEM generics in these builds).

...option with a reputable manufacturer/distributor:
http://www.dell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware?cs=19&~ck=mn

...option with an even more respectable/reputable manufacturer:
https://www.asus.com/us/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/Desktops-Products/

...and some other small shop called computer essentials...
find a local computer shop, have the parents come with you to discuss warranties and support with the owner. then get them to build you a more custom, higher quality system.

this is in terms is a double post, but you seem to have ignored some rather simple answers that require some input from your parents. give us their answers to our solutions; not just what you think their replay may be.
 
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I'm personally not a Dell fan. Asus is much better if you're talking about prebuilts. MSI has a few prebuilts as well, though I don't know anything about prices or specs.

...and some other small shop called computer essentials...
find a local computer shop, have the parents come with you to discuss warranties and support with the owner. then get them to build you a more custom, higher quality system.
Click to expand...

Actually most local shops can put together a rig for you if you buy the parts yourselves for a small fee. Alternately check out NCIX.com as they have this service as well.
 
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They said "we'd like to go with something local because when something​ breaks it will take 3 or 4 weeks to ship to the company get it fixed and then ship it back but if we buy from Best buy for example then if it breaks we can bring it to the store and have it fixed in a few days
 
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Tell them don't patronize Geek Squad - they overcharge for things you can literally do yourself like replace a broken PSU or format an SSD. And 3 - 4 weeks? Where are they getting that from? More like 1 - 2 days anymore.
 
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lol best buys turn around time will be the same because its not exactly like they always have parts in every store. if a computer needs service they will likely have to wait for replacement parts to come from there warehouse the only differentce between getting service from a big box store vs warranty from the computer manufacturer is that you can bring the PC to the big box store while you have to ship your computer to the manufacturer. in the end sending it to the manufacturer may end up giving you quicker service

 
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Not always. I'm not a fan of Geek Squad in the slightest because like I said, they charge for things you can do yourself. But a lot of the times what these stores do when there is a hardware problem is they'll ship your PC to a central distribution center anyways, because they don't always have in-house parts to repair PCs with. Which is why if you learn the things that Geek Squad can do - which is really things that come with the average Windows installation - like PC tuneups and things of that nature.
 
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