Recommendations On Pre-Built Quad Core Desktop

[relyks0]

My girlfriend is looking for a inexpensive pre-built desktop (hopefully under $600). This PC will be used mostly for work and multi-media streaming. Was hoping for a quad core CPU. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

 

[superninja12]

prebuild pcs cheap out on important components like the motherboard and the pwoersupply.

i really do recommand building your own , we can get alot of nice components for below 600 dollars.
so far we helped people who couldnt build ikea furnite to build a pc ,building their own.

if you really want a prebuild pc than sure but really consider building your own its really not that hard we talk you through.


anyways does the play games on it and if yes that kind of games and what kind of streamign does she want to do?

 

[relyks0]

prebuild pcs cheap out on important components like the motherboard and the pwoersupply.

i really do recommand building your own , we can get alot of nice components for below 600 dollars.
so far we helped people who couldnt build ikea furnite to build a pc ,building their own.

if you really want a prebuild pc than sure but really consider building your own its really not that hard we talk you through.


anyways does the play games on it and if yes that kind of games and what kind of streamign does she want to do?

My current PC is a custom build as have been my past few computers. She wants something pre built. No real gaming needs, streaming would just be HD netflix and things of that nature.

 

[captaincharisma]

if the most that will be done is media streaming this should be good enough


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883798810

 

[Johnathan127]

I recommend building your own.

My specs: Intel i5 4590 | GA-Z97 HB3 | PNY GTX 750 TI | 20GB DDR3 @1600 | WD Black 2TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk | Thermaltake Commander MS-I | Windows 10 64-bit

That only cost $650..

Why don't you just build one? There are plenty of videos that show you how to build a pc..

 

[br00n0]

At home we have 3 pre-built i5 desktops. One Alienware X51, too expensive but works like a charm. One Dell Inspiron (bought it on Black Friday) and works very well, but was later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and better graphics card. And one ASUS M11AD and again works very well and was also later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and graphics card too. Sometimes you can get a nice deal on pre-built desktops and most of them can be upgraded later anyways. Note that home-built PC's also require a 100$+ Windows licence.

 

[relyks0]

if the most that will be done is media streaming this should be good enough


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883798810

Thanks! Looks decent. You're the only person that has replied with an actual recommendation.

 

[captaincharisma]

At home we have 3 pre-built i5 desktops. One Alienware X51, too expensive but works like a charm. One Dell Inspiron (bought it on Black Friday) and works very well, but was later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and better graphics card. And one ASUS M11AD and again works very well and was also later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and graphics card too. Sometimes you can get a nice deal on pre-built desktops and most of them can be upgraded later anyways. Note that home-built PC's also require a 100$+ Windows licence.

if the most that will be done is media streaming this should be good enough


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883798810

Thanks! Looks decent. You're the only person that has replied with an actual recommendation.

no problem, but keep in mind that system may not be as flexible if looking to do some upgrades someday. but all pre-buit PC's are a crapshoot for major upgrades these days anyway.

 

[relyks0]

At home we have 3 pre-built i5 desktops. One Alienware X51, too expensive but works like a charm. One Dell Inspiron (bought it on Black Friday) and works very well, but was later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and better graphics card. And one ASUS M11AD and again works very well and was also later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and graphics card too. Sometimes you can get a nice deal on pre-built desktops and most of them can be upgraded later anyways. Note that home-built PC's also require a 100$+ Windows licence.

if the most that will be done is media streaming this should be good enough


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883798810

Thanks! Looks decent. You're the only person that has replied with an actual recommendation.

no problem, but keep in mind that system may not be as flexible if looking to do some upgrades someday. but all pre-buit PC's are a crapshoot for major upgrades these days anyway.

I found this for a bit cheaper, has a bigger HDD but ddr3 ram. Opinions? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883101277

 

[captaincharisma]

At home we have 3 pre-built i5 desktops. One Alienware X51, too expensive but works like a charm. One Dell Inspiron (bought it on Black Friday) and works very well, but was later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and better graphics card. And one ASUS M11AD and again works very well and was also later upgraded for gaming with a new power supply and graphics card too. Sometimes you can get a nice deal on pre-built desktops and most of them can be upgraded later anyways. Note that home-built PC's also require a 100$+ Windows licence.

if the most that will be done is media streaming this should be good enough


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883798810

Thanks! Looks decent. You're the only person that has replied with an actual recommendation.

no problem, but keep in mind that system may not be as flexible if looking to do some upgrades someday. but all pre-buit PC's are a crapshoot for major upgrades these days anyway.

I found this for a bit cheaper, has a bigger HDD but ddr3 ram. Opinions? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883101277

there is very little difference in DDR3 and DDR4 ram, the good thing is it is still a current gen I5