Okay, I am in the market for a new computer. . . . I would appreciate comments.

[MWL]

Okay, It is almost time for a new computer.

What I want is a system that will 'pull' the new AH version over the long term. 

What I am looking at:  https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=920388

I am not sure I want a 'new' operating system - had XP, liked it, now I have Win 7, it is acceptable. 

I would appreciate comments on the builder and components.

And no, I am not a member of the digerati - I just want a system that will work for 10+ years.  I tend to over-buy instead of updating every couple of years.  The Alienware I am currently using has lasted 10ish years - though the upgrade to Win 7 made my CH controllers a bit more challenging as it won't keep the settings for buttons after going into sleep mode or after I turn the computer off.

Thanks.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Okay, It is almost time for a new computer.

What I want is a system that will 'pull' the new AH version over the long term. 

What I am looking at:  https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=920388

I am not sure I want a 'new' operating system - had XP, liked it, now I have Win 7, it is acceptable. 

I would appreciate comments on the builder and components.

And no, I am not a member of the digerati - I just want a system that will work for 10+ years.  I tend to over-buy instead of updating every couple of years.  The Alienware I am currently using has lasted 10ish years - though the upgrade to Win 7 made my CH controllers a bit more challenging as it won't keep the settings for buttons after going into sleep mode or after I turn the computer off.

Thanks.

You're paying 800 to 1000 bucks over price with that setup. Following the Ripleys build replay thread you can do your own with same exact hardware for 1600 bucks. And have a decent looking chassis instead of that hideous thing!!!

Also I wouldn't choose a mini-itx motherboard. You may want to put add-on cards or a second graphics card later.

[RotBaron]

If you have spare time on your hands, you are diy'r, a good comp hardware supply store with knowledgeable ppl, then build your own. Yes, you can teach yourself everything via youtube and asking internet peeps questions, but I'll pay extra to get the dope from a person face to face. Then you can go back and beat them when they steer you wrong 

I'm learning this is really the way to go. Was at Frys recently, saw a MSI system board for 150, probably cheaper on NewEgg...If I had installed that one anywhere between the last 5yrs and two weeks ago a major headache probably would have been avoided and a lot of lost time.

[Gman]

+1, you should easily be able to built a comparable system for 1700 or 1800 dollars.  Don't pay for some "name" brand, it's crazy.  If you don't want to build it yourself, there are other "non brand name" builders that will do it for you. 

I used my local builder's tool to build a similar system:

Corsair Carbide case, 4790k CPU, Asus Sabertooth MB (improvement), Gskill Sniper 16gb 1600 ram, identical Samsung SSD/Seagate 1tb, Corsair 750 PSU (improvement), eVGA 980 GPU, Corsair 110i cooler (slight improvement), a 75$ dollar instant discount/sale on the CPU/MB combo, and a 40$ assembly charge to put it all together for you.  Total price including assembly, 2016.90 CDN.  In USD that = 1588$, for a better system.  You can probably do a bit better using an American based builder, as the prices are a bit better usually.

[BaldEagl]

Your paying almost twice what that system's worth.  Maybe more since a lot of the components are garbage.

[Bizman]

Your paying almost twice what that system's worth.  Maybe more since a lot of the components are garbage.

Here's basically the same, although with a full size ATX motherboard and another case:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNPvCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FNPvCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($342.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($593.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-12025KK-RP 56.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($13.48 @ Newegg)
Total: $1711.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-04 09:10 EST-0500

The price can be cut down by another $200, if the components are bought from the cheapest vendor of each.

[MWL]

Thanks all for the comments.  I will certainly take the information under consideration.

Regards,

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Also if you use the computer for games only you can save up to 200 dollars by dropping the i7 CPU for something cheaper.

i5 4690k is best bang for buck for high performance gaming, Pentium G3258 for low budget gaming.

Honestly I regret buying the i5 to my latest build, the G3258 was running the games just as fine. I haven't done direct fps comparisons yet but both were smooth and playable.