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No it doesn't.

If you configure as Video Ready without Monitor (which is fair, since you aren't counting the cost of a TV into the console price), that's -$200...the 7900 GS upgrgade is then +$200, which is a wash.

The price comes out to $729 with the Core 2 Duo.
It's $679 if you go with the Pentium D, which I think is _still_ fast enough to run all the games out there.

And that's all before Dell coupon codes, which tend to be very frequent. I see 10-20% off coupons all the time on dealcatcher.
Believe me, it's nowhere near the $1000 price point stated by the parent.

When you count console add-ins that are basically "must-buys" (like the overpriced controllers already mentioned), the price comparison is damn near equal, if not in the favor of PCs.

I'm also pretty sure I could find a cheaper example than the one stated as well. I just didn't spend much time looking.

A modern, well-equipped gaming PC will run you at the moment probably close to $1,000. A modern console will average you about $500 with extra controllers and addon-bits (I'm averaging from the Wii to the PS3).

You claim to be a PC gamer and think $1000 is the starting point for a machine that plays games?

Full systems decked out with Core 2 Duos are selling at Dell right now for just over $500 that will play every game on the market right now at graphical settings that STILL beat consoles, AND they do a hell of alot more than play games.
On the flipside, consoles (which used to be in the sub-$200 category), are quickly approaching the $500++ range for just the BASE SYSTEM (see PS3). Then you need to buy extra controllers and all that other rubbish which is ridiculously overpriced (~$30 per controller?!?).

Consoles USED to be the cheaper option. Those days are long past.

If people put more money into their comp than I've already stated, it's because they want fancier graphics...ala F.E.A.R @ 1600 x 1200 w/ all graphicals goodies turned on. That stuff requires top dollar parts. To simply run the game at a respectable resolution (say 800 x 600) with medium to high graphical settings, comparable to what you might get from a console, does _not_ require such an investment.

Dealcatcher is one of the better rebate sites around that I've seen.

Forget $300, today Dell has a PC for only $200 with free shipping. http://www.dealcatcher.com/index.asp?v=8&m=610&c=5 5049&o=1

http://forums.dealcatcher.com/m_316229/mpage_1/key _/tm.htm

We received a really funny phone call from a drunk Idaho women that thought she was calling Best Buy. She was having some problems with a best buy in-store rebates. Go here to listen: http://forums.dealcatcher.com/m_316229/mpage_1/key _/tm.htm%23316229

They sure do, IMHO, but it's not going to happen unless they find a spine and use it. Has anyone else checked the fatwallet forums and noted that the "Hopefully FatWallet will stand up for themselves again..." doesn't seem to be happening? Heck, seems to me that Tim from Fatwallet has folded faster than Superman on laundry day, to wit:

Here's FW's current position:

Message from the FatWallet, inc.

At approximately 11PM CST on 11/14/03, We became aware of a D.M.C.A. notification and subpoena from what appears to be the legal firm representing Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. (The email appears to have been sent at 5:20PM)

Due to the late hour and legal counsel not being immediately available, we are taking the action to remove the content we believe the notification is referring to. We ask that FatWallet members do not post further information regarding this matter or links to third party sites containing the information. Under the terms of the D.M.C.A., we will have an obligation to remove such information as we become aware of it.

We will follow up with legal counsel and take further action as appropriate.

Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation and understanding.

Tim Storm
President
FatWallet, inc


What does the unavailability of counsel have to do with anything, other than as a weak excuse to cave instantly? I mean, it's the same thing as last year, and it's the same DMCA, yet there are thirty-five (35) instances of "content removed" in that thread alone. More in others. Even links to other sites with the balls to keep the info up are being removed!

FYI, some of the deals sites with spines (so far!) include: slickdeals, Anandtech's hotdeal forum, and Dealcatcher. I've posted the "offending info" in as many places as I can and will continue to do so in hopes that increasing the number of potential defendants will increase the odds that one of them sticks up for sanity in this.

That seems like sort of a rip, when you can get a much faster Dell (with a 14" screen) for about $594. Check out the details here

DealCatcher.com was also threatened by Wal-Mart to remove black friday ads. You would think they would appreciate the free advertising we provided. The forum still has a bunch of black friday ads. Wal-Mart thread

Googling for black friday sale price list comparison shopping yeilded, towads the bottom of the page, this link, which in turn linked to...crap, it was deleted after the poster was emailed. They work fast...

There are plenty of sites with deals, I am surpised no one mentioned any of the great coupon sites like dealcatcher.com

DealCatcher
great place to find bargains of all types all over the net.