Because no matter how hard I try, the Dell always seems to come out cheaper.
Basically, I am trying to build a system for my friend. It needs to be a complete system (with monitor, case, keyboard, mouse, etc), and are on a strict budget of around $800-900 max. This has to include shipping and taxes.
I'd also like this computer to last for a while, so i'm thinking of going with a Q6600. But everything I put together ends up costing over 1K, even more with the taxes and shipping added on top. If I wait for one of those $599 dells with a Q6600 w/ monitor, I can just slap in a $150 video card and have a great system for $750.
Anyone have any advice, or should I just stick with the Dell? I'd prefer to have some overclocking potential and stuff, but ATM, we have to stick to the budget.
Basically, I am trying to build a system for my friend. It needs to be a complete system (with monitor, case, keyboard, mouse, etc), and are on a strict budget of around $800-900 max. This has to include shipping and taxes.
I'd also like this computer to last for a while, so i'm thinking of going with a Q6600. But everything I put together ends up costing over 1K, even more with the taxes and shipping added on top. If I wait for one of those $599 dells with a Q6600 w/ monitor, I can just slap in a $150 video card and have a great system for $750.
Anyone have any advice, or should I just stick with the Dell? I'd prefer to have some overclocking potential and stuff, but ATM, we have to stick to the budget.