Just looking to get a decent built PC and comparing these two ME built ones. Are they decently priced and is it the extra 200$ worth? Is there is anything you would replace? Maybe 16Gbit more RAM.
I took a look at the individual parts and look like they do ~10% mark-up, which is very acceptable.
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00122107
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00120628
I'm an absolutely newbie at building a PC, and I found that Memory Express offer a custom-built PC configuration and I can pay for it to be built by them. Is Memory Express a reliable place to shop at?
Is it better to build my own custom pc? Or are these a good deal?
First-timer here looking to build a workstation that can play also play some games. To simplify things I'm planning to build purely through Memory Express' Configurator Tool (https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator) and paying them to build it for me. Too lazy to get my own parts and going to them directly. Would really appreciate any help.
What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.
I want a fast, smooth, and solid PC that primarily serves as a workstation but can also run AAA games (occasional gamer) though don't need to be max settings (medium is fine). Don't need a monitor, but welcome any speaker suggestions.
What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?
~1000. Hard line at 1200.
When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.
As soon as possible.
What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)
Tower, OS, speakers. Although I can forego the speakers if it makes sense to.
If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.
Dell monitor from about 2018, Deathadder mouse, Reddragon keyboard
Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?
No
Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSDs, mass HDDs, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc.)
SSD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1Tb space or less.
Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?
No preference.
Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free at OnTheHub or through their school's IT software distribution department.
Yes. Windows Home.
Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?
I don't like upgrading unless absolutely necessary, and I tend to build entirely new PCs every 5 years or so.
Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc.)
No preference.
What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.
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Extra info or particulars:
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