iBUYPOWER - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - White/Blue
Model: GAMER EXTREME BB750D3
SKU: 6979823
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Customers frequently mention the excellent performance of the Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive, with many praising its ability to run games and applications smoothly. The affordable price point is also a significant plus for buyers, along with positive feedback on the quality of graphics. However, some customers noted the large size of the computer case as a drawback.
First off, I am not a technology guru, so spending this much money on a computer just for gaming was sort of a leap of faith. However it was well worth it. I've owned this computer for about 2 months now and everything about it has exceeded my expectations. I can play games such as Starcraft 2, Fallout: New Vegas, and Civilization V on maxed out settings no problem. SC2 will play anywhere between 30-60 fps on maxed out settings, something I was not expecting, and has made a friend of mine quite jealous because he bought a lower quality gaming rig. Granted they aren't the most graphically demanding of games, but other reviewers have stated that those games work on max settings as well. Apart from games, I use it for music, photos, internet, the works. Everything pretty much works flawlessly. It boots very quickly and is really quiet. It has tons of room for customization for those of you savvy enough to figure that out. The one negative is that the tower is HUGE. I read the reviews so I expected it, but I was still surprised at how massive it was (I've included some photos to give you an idea.) I haven't had a problem with Windows 8 unlike a lot of other reviewers. Also, I ditched the mouse that came with it because the 'back' button was waaay too sensitive and caused me to lose progress on some web pages. In addition, and this is probably just me being unfamiliar with setting up stereo systems, but I've yet to figure out how to make my 5.1 stereo system work properly. Apart from those minor annoyances, you can't go wrong with this rig. Well worth the investment!!
Posted by Omega678
I purchased this as a new computer and decided to look at iBuyPowers website to see if the price was fair. I was surprised to see that Best Buy's sale price was far less than iBuyPowers website. Its a great deal from a great manufacturer.
Posted by Wizzleteeth
I bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it! He is a big online gamer and it is able to play and support all the extreme online games he likes to play. Great computer.
Posted by CZerr
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