Should I build my own pc or buy this prebuilt one?

solomon Hunter

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The prebuilt one has things that my current pc build (thats in my cart) doesnt have. CPU is drastically better but its still good. GPU isn't bad. It comes with Windows, wifi adapter, keyboard and mouse. A lot that my current build doesn't.
Here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747W15QL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

My PC build:
CPU: ryzen 3 1200
GPU: 1060 6gb
RAM: 1x8 ddr4
PSU: EVGA 500W
(no windows)

Both are like the same prices in my cart but the prebuilt has more and seems like a better deal.
 
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For your budget, I suggest you run win 10 as trial and get it either through transfer if you can or buy it later :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Raidmax - Ninja II ATX Mid Tower Case...

solomon Hunter

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Reviews seem mostly nice and I have no experience in pc building
 
Build your own for sure. The specs do look good on paper, but you have no control on parts. Which means quality. They need to make money, so they have to cut somewhere. Normally crap mb, psu, ram, case(ventilation), not to mention limit your future upgrade potential. Finally, cyber power is bad at customer service and quality. You build is good by the way, do get some reliable PSU like Corsair, Seasonic and evga semi modular or fully :)
 

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User reviews at Amazon or Newegg are mostly useless.
Those systems are bought by people who have zero clue. As long as it actually turns on, they are happy.

Building? Any semi-rational 12 year old can assemble a PC.
 
If you have some friends know pc rig, build your own for sure. All you need is a screw driver. Hard part is trouble shooting. I just built my first one on my own about a month ago. I know nothing before, but learning on this website helps me a lot. I suggest you spend some time on this website and ask any questions you have, many people including me will try our best to help you get your ideal rig for your budget :)
 

solomon Hunter

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Thanks.
 
well, just looking at that pre-build you can tell the motherboard is trash. Sure the power supply is not much better.

Listen, you're never going to be able to build your own PC for less then some manufacturer will, they get bulk discounts for their purchases, and they get Windows at a discount. The point of making your own pc is you have total control about the parts (and their quality) that go into it. For example, I'd never purchase or build a PC with anything less then a Solid State Drive in it. Yet that pre-built doesn't have one. I wouldn't spend more then $500 on a PC I can't overclock, and I'd definitely never purchase a PC I don't know what the power supply or motherboard is.
 
You can do ryzen 1200 & 1060 6gb + windows etc for about $70 more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VDH Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($252.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.49 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $769.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-08 15:33 EDT-0400
 

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My total budget is like 800 or less, including a monitor. I don't need any peripherals.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VDH Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.49 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - I2379VHE 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $796.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-08 15:42 EDT-0400
 

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Hey, thanks for the nice build but could I get rid of the windows license and upgrade the GPU. I can transfer one license key to another right?
 

solomon Hunter

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Windows 8.1 and it's in my laptop.

 
^ no then , not with 8.1 on a laptop OEM install , the key is tied to the laptop bios itself.

If you'd upgraded to win 10 in the free upgrade period it would maybe have been possible because ms have been very lax about win 10 license transfers.

 

solomon Hunter

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I did upgrade to the win 10 with the laptop.
 

USAFRet

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Specifics make a difference. That's why I asked.

So...Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html


However, if successful, this leaves the laptop with no OS.
A better solution is to sell the laptop. $200.
Buy a new OS for your new system. And use the rest for better parts for your new desktop.
 
For your budget, I suggest you run win 10 as trial and get it either through transfer if you can or buy it later :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($148.55 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Raidmax - Ninja II ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WN881ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.49 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: HP - 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $800.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-08 16:15 EDT-0400
 
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solomon Hunter

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whats the difference between unregistered and registered win 10 license?
 

solomon Hunter

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Thanks. Isn't 16 Gigs of ram overkill, especially for a new pc gamer?
 
^
You can't create more than one MS user account (you can have as many guest or local accounts as you like though)

You can't customise the desktop or wallpaper via desktop settings (although the wallpaper can actually be changed right clicking an image file & selecting 'set as desktop')

You get a small nag box pop up twice weekly.

Bear in mind , Microsoft are allowing unregistered use , its not a given it will last for ever , they could easily disable it should they want to in the future.

If you can transfer the license as outlined by USAF above you would wns ul with a registered install on the desktop & an unregistered one on the laptop (which should still be useable but with the above limitations)