It's time to buy a new computer

Thanks for the advice.

I found a local shop who offers an i7-7700K, 512 GB SSD plus 1 TB drive, 16 GB RAM, and GTX 1060 video for $1506.

But I also found a Dell XPS 8920 with the same specs (and wireless, too) for $1416. Tempting.

The local builder specifies his components. Dell does not.

I'm particularly interested in the PSU make, and the make/model of the SSD and disk drive.
So far no luck on finding detailed Dell information online.

margrave10 said:

Thanks for the advice.

I found a local shop who offers an i7-7700K, 512 GB SSD plus 1 TB drive, 16 GB RAM, and GTX 1060 video for $1506.

But I also found a Dell XPS 8920 with the same specs (and wireless, too) for $1416. Tempting.

The local builder specifies his components. Dell does not.

I'm particularly interested in the PSU make, and the make/model of the SSD and disk drive.
So far no luck on finding detailed Dell information online.

I don't build PCs either. I've had several high end custom built Gaming PCs and they were fine but $$$. Since then I bought only Dells. I have 3 desktops (2-XPS 8700 and 1-XPS 8300) and an Inspiron laptop. They tun forever. I've never had problems with any and the oldest is more than 6 years old. Only things I have done to them is adding extra HDDs and SSDs. If I were fiddling with adding video cards then yes a Dell would not be a good choice.

I've decided to buy the Dell.

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Dell XPS 8920

Windows 10 Home x64
i7-7700K
16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz
512 GB M.2 SSD
2 TB drive
Nvidia GTX 1060, 6 GB
Integrated audio
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0
DVD burner
Card reader
1 year hardware warranty

The nearest competitor was a local shop ... but his had:

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CPU:   i7-7700 instead of i7-7700K
Drive: 1 TB drive instead of 2 TB
Price: $96 more than Dell

Another shop had it with the i7-7700K, but came in $260 more than Dell.

Thanks for all the help.

I have had good luck with dells. You should be fine.

margrave10 said:

Thanks for the advice.

I found a local shop who offers an i7-7700K, 512 GB SSD plus 1 TB drive, 16 GB RAM, and GTX 1060 video for $1506.

But I also found a Dell XPS 8920 with the same specs (and wireless, too) for $1416. Tempting.

The local builder specifies his components. Dell does not.

I'm particularly interested in the PSU make, and the make/model of the SSD and disk drive.
So far no luck on finding detailed Dell information online.

It's possible that the makers of things like the HD could vary depending on when you buy the system.

Dell specifies that the PSU is adequate for graphics cards up to 225W, which would cover most GTX 1080 cards. (But not the 1080ti.)

The Dell's fine if you're not gonna overclock the processor because it's not unlocked. If the PSU of that Dell is Delta then you shouldn't even worry about it.

It's is very simple to put one together, especially with youtube..

You will save a lot of money if you take a couple hours from your day to do so.

bobkn said:

Dell specifies that the PSU is adequate for graphics cards up to 225W, which would cover most GTX 1080 cards. (But not the 1080ti.)

One has to think that somebody who is ok with using a Dell, is also not likely going to get a video card that costs about 1/2 of the price of his entire system :)

RoasterMen said:

The Dell's fine if you're not gonna overclock the processor because it's not unlocked. If the PSU of that Dell is Delta then you shouldn't even worry about it.

The processor in the Dell is listed as an I7-7700k. It's unlocked. (Seems unusual for Dell.)