Hey everyone,
I currently have a dilemma because I have the choice between the HPE-372F desktop computer and a custom PC. Since I'm living in Montreal, Canada I have to always count the taxes in addition to the price. Basically, I'm stuck with one pre-built computer and one that I can build at PCZONE ( https://www.pcczone.com/ ). Personally, it seems to me like there's not a big difference between those two machines, so it would be nice if anybody could give me an advice. Sadly, I cannot build my PC by buying the parts I need for some reasons (it's complicated to explain). My budget is 1450$ with taxes/max which is 1200-1250$ without taxes. So here's the two computers:
1) HPE-372F (1200$)
Intel Core i7-860
2.80 GHz
8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM (Expandable to 16 GB)
1 TB - 7200RPM
ATI Radeon HD 5770 - 1GB
This is the link for more details:
HP Elite Intel Core i7-860 Computer (HPE-372F) - Future Shop
2) Custom PC (arround 1350-1400$ ), the price isn't that bad if you tell me it's worth it.
-Intel Core I7 860 2.8GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR (BX80605I7860) or
Intel Core I5 750 2.66GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR (BX80605I5750) - This would make me save 100$
Intel Core I5 760 2.8GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR BX80605I5760 (-100$ too)
-Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 LGA1156 DDR3 Motherboard ATX
-Kingston 4GB KIT DDR3 KVR1333D3N9K2/4G
-WD Caviarâ„¢ Blackâ„¢ WD1001FALS, 1 TB SATA
-ASUS EAH5830DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
or (which are similar in the price)
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SuperClocked 768MB DDR5 768-P3-1362-AR Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 465 1024MB DDR5 01G-P3-1465-TR Video Card
ASUS ENGTX465/2DI/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
or
XFX Radeonâ„¢ HD 5850 1024 MB DDR5 DisplayPort HD-585X-ZAFC Video Card (IF i take off the i7 processor)
-Asus XONAR ESSENCE STX Sound Card
-CORSAIR CWCH50 Hydro Water Cooler LGA775, LGA1366, LGA1156, AM2/AM3 High-Performance CPU Cooler
-Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500w (RS-500-PCAR-A3) or
Thermaltake TR2 500W Power Supply Core i5 & i7 Ready (W0379RU)
-ANTEC NINE HUNDRED TWO (0761345-15920-1) Gaming Case or
Cooler Master HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Mid Tower
Link:
https://www.pcczone.com/pc-builder/
Like I said, I cannot use any other resources like newegg.ca or NSIX. Also, I could go to MICROBYTES in Montreal ( MicroBytes Montreal Computer Ordinateur ) but I'm pretty sure it's gonna cost me more money to build it there because they are evil.
My guess is that the custom build PC is way better, but I would still like to hear your advices.
Thank you .
I currently have a dilemma because I have the choice between the HPE-372F desktop computer and a custom PC. Since I'm living in Montreal, Canada I have to always count the taxes in addition to the price. Basically, I'm stuck with one pre-built computer and one that I can build at PCZONE ( https://www.pcczone.com/ ). Personally, it seems to me like there's not a big difference between those two machines, so it would be nice if anybody could give me an advice. Sadly, I cannot build my PC by buying the parts I need for some reasons (it's complicated to explain). My budget is 1450$ with taxes/max which is 1200-1250$ without taxes. So here's the two computers:
1) HPE-372F (1200$)
Intel Core i7-860
2.80 GHz
8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM (Expandable to 16 GB)
1 TB - 7200RPM
ATI Radeon HD 5770 - 1GB
This is the link for more details:
HP Elite Intel Core i7-860 Computer (HPE-372F) - Future Shop
2) Custom PC (arround 1350-1400$ ), the price isn't that bad if you tell me it's worth it.
-Intel Core I7 860 2.8GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR (BX80605I7860) or
Intel Core I5 750 2.66GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR (BX80605I5750) - This would make me save 100$
Intel Core I5 760 2.8GHz QUAD CORE PROCESSOR BX80605I5760 (-100$ too)
-Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 LGA1156 DDR3 Motherboard ATX
-Kingston 4GB KIT DDR3 KVR1333D3N9K2/4G
-WD Caviarâ„¢ Blackâ„¢ WD1001FALS, 1 TB SATA
-ASUS EAH5830DIRECTCU/2DIS/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
or (which are similar in the price)
ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU/2DI/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SuperClocked 768MB DDR5 768-P3-1362-AR Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 465 1024MB DDR5 01G-P3-1465-TR Video Card
ASUS ENGTX465/2DI/1GD5 1GB DDR5 Video Card
or
XFX Radeonâ„¢ HD 5850 1024 MB DDR5 DisplayPort HD-585X-ZAFC Video Card (IF i take off the i7 processor)
-Asus XONAR ESSENCE STX Sound Card
-CORSAIR CWCH50 Hydro Water Cooler LGA775, LGA1366, LGA1156, AM2/AM3 High-Performance CPU Cooler
-Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500w (RS-500-PCAR-A3) or
Thermaltake TR2 500W Power Supply Core i5 & i7 Ready (W0379RU)
-ANTEC NINE HUNDRED TWO (0761345-15920-1) Gaming Case or
Cooler Master HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Mid Tower
Link:
https://www.pcczone.com/pc-builder/
Like I said, I cannot use any other resources like newegg.ca or NSIX. Also, I could go to MICROBYTES in Montreal ( MicroBytes Montreal Computer Ordinateur ) but I'm pretty sure it's gonna cost me more money to build it there because they are evil.
My guess is that the custom build PC is way better, but I would still like to hear your advices.
Thank you .