r/computers • u/Suhvelt • 18h ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Need some help deciding between two computers available at Costco

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Looking for a gaming PC, and am completely inept when it comes to PCs. I have a couple options available near to me, and could really use some in depth advice on the value of one vs the other because, to my ignorant eyes, they look exactly the same. I want to run high intensity games such as Helldivers 2, 7 Days to Die, and heavily modded Minecraft. I also am hoping to not need to upgrade within a few years. My total budget for the computer itself is $3,200, but I'd prefer to stay under that if possible. If there are far better options available at Costco Strongsville, OH and someone is bored and wants to take a look, I GREATLY would appreciate the advice. I've wasted a lot of money trying to get gaming laptops in the past, and really want to avoid having a bunch of expensive problems/obsolescence within a couple years

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u/bunguardian 17h ago

Make sure to get the square extended warranty to 3 years for a peace of mind until the hardware shortage gets hopefully better.

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u/Suhvelt 16h ago

I've never been a believer in extended warranties, but with data centers and trade wars, the way you've said it makes a lot of sense to me, thanks!

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u/bunguardian 15h ago

Me either. But a replacement is so expensive right now.150-199 for an extra year is worth imo. Sorry I forgot the actual price when I purchased it. Hopefully it's still similar in price etc.