So i bought a similar deal back in december (same computer but with the 6700k). If you have any questions feel free to ask. Also, don't forget you can knock another $50-60 off the price with cash back offers. For awhiel Jet.com was offering 5% cashback which was enough to pick up a cheap SSD.
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HP custom desktop (i7-6700, 980Ti, 16GB Ram, 2TB HDD, 500W) for $1127 with coupon
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They will look fucking sweet!
I play with a GTX 960 and I5 4590 and games like the witcher 3 look amazing on a 50inch TV
Dictator93
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This deal is pretty craz for OEM
MillionStabs
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Hot damn, that is a steal. I'd consider getting one if I hadn't bought a new PC last year.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Tried multiple times, can't get an order in.
What is the discount code from? Wonder if it's not supposed to be for general use and they've taken it down, or if they are just being flooded right now.
HomerSimpson-Man
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That's insane. Like someone said the GPU and CPU would cost you like $900 bought alone!
To a PC noob...what's wrong with the case? Just from an aesthetic point of view or could it somehow affect the performance (cooling?).
Same here...what's the big risk? More likely to fail?
i just bought one. takes 30 days to make it i guess? and 30 days after i get it to see if i like it too, noice.
Joe Shlabotnik
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Possible compatibility issues with the motherboard if you ever wanted to upgrade parts.
PSUs can vary wildly in stability and actual power delivered regardless of the advertised wattage, but as someone mentioned if it's running a 980ti it's probably OK.
Good deal.
If so, it will run Dark Souls 3 about as well as any single GPU system possibly can.
Is this a serious question?
If so, it will run Dark Souls 3 about as well as any single GPU system possibly can.
Dreams-Visions
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500W PSU tho? feels tight and my only objection to pre-builts is an inability to upgrade those kinds of components because they tend to be non-standard in shape. that and things like the CPU can never be overclocked.
BUT...trading that for a real warranty on the whole thing by buying pre-built is probably worth it. I'm still working with my pre-built 2009 Dell i7-920.
BUT...trading that for a real warranty on the whole thing by buying pre-built is probably worth it. I'm still working with my pre-built 2009 Dell i7-920.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Well, I got an order in. We'll see if they actually go through. I want to know where the discount code came from, 'cause it seems to automatically add a business number to your address when you use it.
Transistor
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Cool, I'll stick with my current rig, then, and just upgrade the GPU one Nvidia/AMD's next stuff comes out.
derExperte
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The system won't even draw 400W under load. Only question is the noise but we also don't know what 980Ti and CPU cooler they use so it's a gamble anyway in that regard.
UnrealEck
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I was referring to the optional K model CPU.
My comment on the RAM as well as some of the other things was me giving reasons as to why the system isn't as good as I had initially thought. That's all I was saying. I glanced at it being under $1200 for a DDR4, Core i7 6700, 980 Ti system without taking a detailed look at it. I was commenting more about my initial impression of what you're getting for your money.
No, I'm not saying that.
yep. these kinds of questions are real and temps. wouldnt of bought without 30 day guarantee.
QuiteWhittle
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Ugh, why couldn't this deal have waited a week.
Yea forgot about that....Damn you HP and this price!!! lol.
Even then though, at this price, it's worth getting and throwing some custom coolers on. I think this is a bit less than buying all the parts at this point. Hell, you could probably get someone else to install it and charge labour and you'd still have savings.
VolticArchangel
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Guys, if you're gonna OC that chip, don't bite this yet just on impulse before knowing that mainboard's power phase. Those 2 sticks of RAM are low end/entry level DDR4 sticks as well. PSU is okay, will punch above weight under load, with CPU+GPU OC, assuming it's 80+.
Alright lol I understand now.
Dreams-Visions
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I was thinking more about future expansion than present load needs. I'm sure it's andequate for a 980Ti, but what about a 1080Ti tomorrow? Or whatever is out in a year or two when you want to upgrade?
I say this because it's the situation I ran into with my old Dell desktop. It came with a "just enough" PSU for what at the time was a decent GPU with "just enough" connectors to connect everything in the case + the 2 or 3 open slots. I ended up having to cut the case to upgrade the PSU because it was a non-standard shape and didn't have enough connectors for the new GPUs.
So in my opinion, I do not suggest hand-waving the details on that PSU. But I will say again that you won't know until you try and HP has a good return policy. And again, the opportunity to get the whole system under a single warranty should be enough for anyone to strongly consider this purchase.
It is HIGHLY unlikely that the CPU can be OC'd. In fact, don't buy it at all if that's something you want to do. It's an impossibility on most pre-builts and there's no reason to assume this one is any different.
thehillissilent
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Must....not......buy.......*Sigh*
I have to stop buying new PCs every year. This is damn tempting though.
I have to stop buying new PCs every year. This is damn tempting though.
SlaughterX
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Tempting... Half the cost if this machine is in the GPU alone. I dont need a new pc but this looks like a good deal.
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I'm buying it. Selling my Xbox. My first gaming PC. My parents are gonna freak when we go over my yearly expenses lol...
Where can I easily sell an XBONE? If I could sell mine I'd probably spring for this
Yeah I'd like to know too. Also dumb question, but could I swap out the main HDD with a 1GB SSD easily?
GuitarAtomik
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Is it worth it to spring for the 500GB SSD or should I just get that separately? I already have a 2TB regular hard drive I can put in this.
Not really with the RAM unless you end up doing insane things. Not for games really.
HDD wouldn't even need swapping out, they'll take up different bays (HDD is 3.5", SSD 2,5"). Have all the storage!
If I do that, I might do double boot a Ubuntu and Windows 10/7 PC.
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Selling it locally.
Jezbollah
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There's always a risk there - perhaps bigger given it's HP made. The big concern would be lack of upgrading options going forward. It's likely the case, motherboard and PSU are not standard form factor or have the standard connectors to be able to swap out with newer faster parts in the long term.
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GuitarAtomik
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Yeah, I'll do that instead.
Shake Appeal
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Someone tell me the potential downsides of this build before I hit purchase on this.
It might be too good
Main downsides are upgrade ability in the future but atm it's absolutely top of the line hardware (make sure you select the gtx 980ti in the options) so it will be quite a while before you need to upgrade.
The case size, mobo, and PSU will be your main concerns.
The site seems to be struggling majorly right now, I can't get my order to go through. Otherwise this is an amazing deal.
PSU is a delta Gold. MB in mine was ASUS friend got something different though (gigabyte i think?)
sixteen-bit
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Nice deal
GuitarAtomik
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Took the plunge. Just in time for VR. Thanks OP.
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If it's still available at the end of the day I guess I'll cop. Anyone know an additional way to get money off? Cash back on a credit card perhaps?
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