Odyssey Sahara R1 Custom Gaming PC, RGB Intel Core i5-8500 upto 4.1GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD
Is this PC a good deal?
Odyssey Sahara R1 Custom Gaming PC, RGB Intel Core i5-8500 upto 4.1GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD is a prebuilt gaming PC from newegg with RTX 3050 graphics, Core i5-8500 processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, 1TB SSD storage. At $749.99, it is listed as in stock. PC Per Dollar estimates similar DIY parts at $539, so building it yourself is about $211 cheaper. Its PC/$ score is 14.6, with a 50/100 good performance rating. Use it as a fast shortlist signal rather than a guarantee: a good score means the hardware package is priced well against current component estimates, while a weak score means the convenience premium is doing more of the work. The retailer page should still be verified before purchase because final price, stock status, shipping, taxes, retailer-specific bundles, and included parts can change after PC Per Dollar last checked the listing.
What you're getting
The Odyssey Sahara R1 Custom Gaming PC, RGB Intel Core i5-8500 upto 4.1GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD pairs a RTX 3050 with a Core i5-8500, scoring 14.6 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $211. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Better at this price
Higher PC/$ score within ±25% of $749.99
