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#1 Jason Burmeister

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 10:10 AM

I have to replace my current compter and am trying to figure out what I should get. I have been looking online and have seen a Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop or a CyberpowerPC Gamer Master ET9972. Any thought on these? Which would be a better choice. Is there something I should stay away from?

 

https://deals.dell.c...ductdetail/2772

 

https://www.cyberpow...R-MASTER-ET9972

 



#2 Kevin Rabenaldt

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 11:00 AM

I know a lot of you don't want to mess with building your own, but I have had good luck doing so.  Just review the spec of the computer you are looking at and then buy components with those specs.  Over the years I have updated systems about 4 times building my own.  Components (good quality) have proved to be very compatible and you get just want you want.  CPU most important, good video ram important and NVIDA chip, fast hard drive, plenty of system ram, fast hard drive.  I am partial to ASUS motherboards.

 

The reason I don't like buying off the shelf from "some" of the major computer companies is that I do not want anything proprietary from them.  That has caused me conflicts with peripherals in the past.



#3 Brian Berzinskis

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 11:10 AM

I used to build my own but I have found that the time and money is just not worth it with the changing technology. So I just go out and buy a nice gaming computer with a dedicated video card and keep upgrading every couple of years. That way I am not spending a fortune for the best and keep getting new clean machines every so often. I don't know much about CyberPower but I have had a few XPS Dell machines and liked them.



#4 Steve and Carla Farnam

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 12:45 PM

We have 2 of these desktops, have had zero issues running Softplan.

Purchased at Costco with Costco doubling the warranty to two years.

 

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#5 Kevin Rabenaldt

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 01:41 PM

Brian;

 

I don't buy the latest and greatest when I build my computer.  I take a look at the components, their prices, how long they have been out.  This is expecially true on the Chip.  I look at the benchmark and prices and cost one chose one that is cost effective.  None of the components are the newest (and most expensive).  Buying a gaming computer is also a good way to go.  If a laptop there is not choice but to buy one complete.  

 

Another thing to consider.  When I have a component fail (rare), I don['t have to depend on the compatibility with a bought computer.  That was also an issue in the past (especially with motherboard), maybe it is not so much anymore.  Manufacturer's tend to have something that can only be replaced with their replacements.



#6 David Zawadzki

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 05:20 PM

I like to buy the latest and greatest... the need for speed!   :D

 

I justify it by telling myself I will get a few more years out of a new system, as opposed to buying a computer that is using 6 or 8 year old technology to run the latest and greatest CAD programs.


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#7 Kevin Rabenaldt

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Posted 22 March 2019 - 09:00 PM

My gosh, I don't buy 6 to 8 year old technology.



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Posted 23 March 2019 - 08:19 AM

Like Kevin...I build my own.  You get to choose the best of everything without compromise.  I've built my last two and never had a problem. I recommend Asus motherboard, Intel I-9, Nvidia 1080Ti graphics card and liquid cooling for both your graphics and processor... and lots of fans if you are doing a lot of rendering. 



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Posted 23 March 2019 - 08:22 AM

Does anyone know how I went from an advanced member to a newbie?



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Posted 23 March 2019 - 12:23 PM

Gaming pc or laptop is the way to go, you'll pay more but get faster and less glitchy output.  My latest is Alineware R5 17.  Its a gaming machine but great with SP.


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Posted 23 March 2019 - 08:27 PM

Does anyone know how I went from an advanced member to a newbie?

 

Sam, are you using a new key number? That's all I can think of!

 

and your PC spec is awesome ... but you probably paid a mint for those components. In building a PC you get what you pay for, and those are really high end components. Especially the I9 and the Titan video card.


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#12 David Zawadzki

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Posted 24 March 2019 - 08:12 AM

My gosh, I don't buy 6 to 8 year old technology.

kevin, did you look at the two suggested computers in the OP?

Another suggestion is make sure the power supply unit is up to the job. I read the RTX2080ti needs 800 watts.

Also, your ssd should be nvme to get blazing speed.
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#13 Brian Berzinskis

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Posted 25 March 2019 - 10:48 AM

My gosh, I don't buy 6 to 8 year old technology.

 

Yeah when I mention that I am not buying the crazy top of the line, I meant that I am still going out and buying a new computer. If I go to the store, I will typically look for a new gaming machine around $1000 which tends to work great. Versus if I was to spec out a top built machine it could be $3500+ and I just don't see the reasoning in spending that when I can just buy newer machines more often.



#14 Jason Burmeister

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Posted 25 March 2019 - 11:43 AM

Thank everyone!



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Posted 26 March 2019 - 07:05 PM

Jason, as David Zawadzki mentioned, the computers you are referencing in your original post at $800 or $900 are low end and older technology - definitely NOT what I would be aiming for in a Softplan computer. I suspect you would soon regret your choice and wish you had gone for something NEWER, FASTER and probably more expensive. I would expect you to be looking more in the $1500 - $2000 range.

 

Of course we all have budgets, but generally, you're going to get what you pay for, and in my opinion, what you are looking at in the original post is going to get OLD/OUTDATED very quickly.


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