Cybertronpc - How good are they?

[cfdevlin01]

I am researching which desktop pc to purchase. I am down to two:

1. Dell xps x8900-2508BLK. I7-6700, 3.4 ghz, 16 gig DDR4, 1 tb, GeForce GT730. Currently going for around $850 - $890.

2. Cybertron PC: AMD FX 6300, 3.5 ghz, 6 core processor, 16 gig DDR3, 1 TB, Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 2GB. Currently going for $750.

I am familiar with Dell, and believe I should be satisfied with the Dell xps x8900 model. However, I am not familiar with Cybertronpc's. Are they reliable, and worth the money? I usually go for AMD processors as they are cheaper and have been led to believe they are also excellent processors, and cheaper due to no name recognition.

QUESTION: Is there anyone on the forum familiar with Cybertron computers, and if yes, is this model comparable with the Dell Intel I7 model? The only difference I can see is the Cybertronpc does not have a memory card reader, which is not a show stopper. And also is Cybertronpc a reputable manufacturer producing quality products?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. My skill level is above par - have a part time business of repairing Windows based computers, but just not familiar with Cybertronic. Am looking for a top end machine that does not cost an arm and a leg as I am retired and definitely not rich. Last computer was purchased in 2009 and still has Vista on it. Thus need to either upgrade operating system or purchase a new computer. After 8 years, time to buy new.

Again, thanks to anyone responding to this post.
Chuck Devlin

[Britec]

Build yourself a better machine, I did a quick spec for you Here

Can make changes, has a GTX 1060 6GB version, if your not a gamer, upgrade CPU to i7 and buy a cheaper graphics card.

[cfdevlin01]

(11-17-2016, 05:01 PM)Britec Wrote:  Build yourself a better machine, I did a quick spec for you Here

Can make changes, has a GTX 1060 6GB version, if your not a gamer, upgrade CPU to i7 and buy a cheaper graphics card.

Britec, thanks for the quick reply, I really appreciate it. The specs for building are really good, however when I add windows 10 the price goes over $1000.00. Also, sounds like you prefer intel (I7) over AMD - which to me indicates the Dell is probably a better deal. If wrong let me know, but again I really appreciate your response.

[Partha]

I would advise you to build it yourself from scratch. The specifications you provided are kinda overkill if you ask me for regular use, unless you are a gamer

If you want recommendations, let me know

[Britec]

I think some of them dell parts will be generic, I have updated to i7 and added os, you can tweak more to lower price, its still better than that dell.

New Build 

[cfdevlin01]

(11-17-2016, 07:41 PM)Partha Wrote:  I would advise you to build it yourself from scratch. The specifications you provided are kinda overkill if you ask me for regular use, unless you are a gamer

If you want recommendations, let me know

Again, I appreciate the two responses, definitely a lot of food for thought. Will definitely reconsider. I realize what I am looking at is "overkill". However, I am going for overkill for basically two reasons: 1. Probably 8-10 years before I upgrade to another computer and have some overkill for future "stuff". And 2. Getting heavily again into photography and if I end up going into video editing I want something definitely more powerful than my current requirements. Gaming has never been my bag. After 40+ years in IT, when home I do not "chillout" via playing computer games - look for hobbies that do not include computers.

Again I appreciate all responses.
Chuck Devlin

[Double clutch]

(11-17-2016, 08:34 PM)cfdevlin01 Wrote:  

(11-17-2016, 07:41 PM)Partha Wrote:  I would advise you to build it yourself from scratch. The specifications you provided are kinda overkill if you ask me for regular use, unless you are a gamer

If you want recommendations, let me know

Again, I appreciate the two responses, definitely a lot of food for thought.  Will definitely reconsider.  I realize what I am looking at is "overkill".  However, I am going for overkill for basically two reasons:  1. Probably 8-10 years before I upgrade to another computer and have some overkill for future "stuff".  And 2. Getting heavily again into photography and if I end up going into video editing I want something definitely more powerful than my current requirements.  Gaming has never been my bag.  After 40+ years in  IT, when home I do not "chillout" via playing computer games - look for hobbies that do not include computers.

Again I appreciate all responses.
Chuck Devlin

My thoughts exactly

[Partha]

(11-17-2016, 08:34 PM)cfdevlin01 Wrote:  I am going for overkill for basically two reasons:  1. Probably 8-10 years before I upgrade to another computer and have some overkill for future "stuff".  And 2. Getting heavily again into photography and if I end up going into video editing I want something definitely more powerful than my current requirements.  Gaming has never been my bag.  After 40+ years in  IT, when home I do not "chillout" via playing computer games - look for hobbies that do not include computers.

Again I appreciate all responses.
Chuck Devlin

I see the point. I would advise you to build it yourself because you can get even better hardware for less

I've prepared the following list for you. The prices are from Amazon

AMD FX 6300 ~ 100$  /  AMD FX 8350 ~ 150$
FX 6300 ~ https://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD6300WMHKBOX-FX-6300-6-Core-Processor/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479641174&sr=1-1&keywords=fx+6300

FX 8350 ~ https://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8350FRHKBOX-FX-8350-8-Core-Processor/dp/B009O7YUF6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479641184&sr=1-1&keywords=fx+8350

Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1600MHz DDR 3 RAM ~ 75$
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x8GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E8XT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479641157&sr=1-1&keywords=Kingston+HyperX+FURY+16GB+1600MHz

2 TB HDD ~ 65 to 75 dollars
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-BarraCuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM006/dp/B01IEKG402/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479641087&sr=1-2&keywords=2tb+hdd

XFX RX 470 4 GB Graphics Card ~ 200$
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JHQXGEE/ref=pd_sbs_147_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FZ8ZG15X2Q621KGP0F89

MSI 970 Motherboard ~ 75 to 80 dollars
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-970-GAMING-DDR3-Motherboard/dp/B00LUY72F6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479640893&sr=1-1&keywords=msi+970

Thermaltake Vera N24 PC Tower ~ 75$ approx
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Gaming-Computer-Supply-CA-1G1-00M1WN-00/dp/B01FG9XS5I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479640802&sr=1-1&keywords=Thermaltake%2BVera%2BN24&th=1

PSU 650 watts ~ 50 to 70 dollars
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Standard-Bronze-ATX12V-SP-650P/dp/B00B6A8N3O/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479640762&sr=1-3&keywords=psu+650

Display 23 inches Acer LCD ~ 140$    /   HP 23 inches LED ~ 170$
Acer ~  https://www.amazon.com/Acer-H236HL-bid-23-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B00AZMLIDQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479640634&sr=1-6&keywords=computer+monitors&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A3547805011%2Cp_89%3AAcer

HP ~ https://www.amazon.com/HP-Ultrafast-1920x1080-Monitor-Tiltable/dp/B01GF49X34/ref=sr_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479641295&sr=1-19&keywords=computer+monitors+hdmi+led

[Britec]

Nice tidy build there Partha

[Partha]

(11-20-2016, 01:11 PM)Britec Wrote:  Nice tidy build there Partha

Thanks, Brian