Zalman Gaming Desktop | i5-12500 | 16GB DDR4
Is this PC a good deal?
Zalman Gaming Desktop | i5-12500 | 16GB DDR4 is a prebuilt gaming PC from newegg with RTX 3060 graphics, Core i5-12500 processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, 1TB SSD storage. At $1,248.99, it is listed as in stock. PC Per Dollar estimates similar DIY parts at $750, so building it yourself is about $499 cheaper. Its PC/$ score is 0.0, with a 57/100 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 Zalman Gaming Desktop | i5-12500 | 16GB DDR4 pairs a RTX 3060 with a Core i5-12500, scoring 0.0 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $499. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Better at this price
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