Is this build worth the price

[corey]

I've noticed a Dell based on core i7 on a local computer shop. Specifications are listed below:


CPU : i7 920
RAM : 4096MB (1066 Mhz)
HD :500 Gb
VGA: HD4850 512 mb
Display: S2209W (1920 x 1080) 1080P FULL HD 22"
DVD±RW Double Layer
Win Vista Premium Tr

for 1.588 $. It looked expensive to me but a magazine called it a great choice for performance and price. What do you think?

[perkam]

I've noticed a Dell based on core i7 on a local computer shop. Specifications are listed below:


CPU : i7 920
RAM : 4096MB (1066 Mhz)
HD :500 Gb
VGA: HD4850 512 mb
Display: S2209W (1920 x 1080) 1080P FULL HD 22"
DVD±RW Double Layer
Win Vista Premium Tr

for 1.588 $. It looked expensive to me but a magazine called it a great choice for performance and price. What do you think?

CPU : i7 920 - $290
RAM : 4096MB (1066 Mhz) - $60
HD :500 Gb - $80
VGA: HD4850 512 mb - $150
Display: S2209W (1920 x 1080) 1080P FULL HD 22" - $400
DVD±RW Double Layer - $30
Win Vista Premium Tr - $150

Total: $1160

You're getting jipped.

Perkam

[Bobsama]

CPU : i7 920 - $290
RAM : 4096MB (1066 Mhz) - $60
HD :500 Gb - $80
VGA: HD4850 512 mb - $150
Display: S2209W (1920 x 1080) 1080P FULL HD 22" - $400
DVD±RW Double Layer - $30
Win Vista Premium Tr - $150

Total: $1160

You're getting jipped.

Perkam

What about chassis? Power supply? Motherboard? Optical drives? Dell will make it on an OK budget, but look at dell.com for direct prices. Other than that, you should be able to build a better (overclockable) machine for the same or so, and know it's all quality.

i7 920: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202
X58 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136065
6GB DDR3 1333 CL7: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231230
2 x HD4830: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102822
640GB hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136218
22x DVD burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151173
Chassis: Whatever you want
PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488
Display: S2209W - $400? (There's also TN panels which are 21.6/22" and 1080P for cheap)

[HoJo]

CPU : i7 920 - $290
RAM : 4096MB (1066 Mhz) - $60
HD :500 Gb - $80
VGA: HD4850 512 mb - $150
Display: S2209W (1920 x 1080) 1080P FULL HD 22" - $400
DVD±RW Double Layer - $30
Win Vista Premium Tr - $150

Total: $1160

You're getting jipped.

Perkam

What about a case, mobo and power supply? I'd still rather build my own though.

EDIT: Beat me to it Bobsama.

[perkam]

What about a case, mobo and power supply? I'd still rather build my own though.

Case - $100, Mobo - $100, PSU - $70

Still losing money plus a 920 is useless if you can't clock it.

Perkam

[B.E.E.F.]

I think you should stop reading that magazine.

[zanzabar]

Case - $100, Mobo - $100, PSU - $70

Still losing money plus a 920 is useless if you can't clock it.

Perkam

thats the intel 920 i nthe list not the amd.


on the build 4GB of ram is stupid it need to be tri channel (so 2 or 6GB) and u will most likly be getting a POS MB and psu so i wouldent go for it. and dont get a 1900x1080 monitor they couse problems for gaming get a 1900x1200 but then u should get a beefier card like a 4870 1GB

[perkam]

thats the intel 920 not the amd

Do you honestly think I could've given you pricing information on it two posts ago not knowing which one it was?

The 920 clocks to 4Ghz 24/7 quite easily. Running it stock is a tragedy unless it's in a notebook and you CAN'T clock it.

Perkam

[zanzabar]

i misread it, i was confused then. i was thinking that it cant clock with crap

[HoJo]

Case - $100, Mobo - $100, PSU - $70

Still losing money plus a 920 is useless if you can't clock it.

Perkam

Guess I can't disagree with you there. I personally can't stand a store bought rig.

[Bobsama]

$100 for X58 board? Uhhhhhh...................... lowest I've seen was $185 for the Gigabyte UD3R...


EDIT: MSI X58 Pro--$170 AR, otherwise $190.

[ToTTenTranz]

Case - $100, Mobo - $100, PSU - $70

Still losing money plus a 920 is useless if you can't clock it.

Perkam

Where do you find an X58 for $100?
Heck, even I would be interested in that.

[Etihtsarom]

If you're shelling out money to buy computer parts, buy computer parts that you have control over. Buying these things from manufacturers are pretty much dead-ends and not upgradable. As Perkam has mentioned, if you're getting a 920 with generic Mobo and PSU from Dell, you won't be able to overclock it like a $1500 machine should. If you need help putting together something, let us know and we'll help you. $1500 is a hefty budget for a decent i7 setup, you should not be left with generic parts for that much money. In fact I think Perkam started a thread for various types of builds with their prices and components listed, you might look into that.

Magazines are about 2 to 3 months behind what goes on in these forums and are geared towards normal users who don't tinker and tweak their stuff, just buy and use. If you're such an user, you should stick with those reviews.