$350 Amd 6-Core Processor, 8Gb Ddr3 Ram, 1Tb Hdd. Is This For Real?

Im just now learning more about processors and whatnot, but as of now I have a dual-core, with just 1GB of RAM, 250GB HDD. and i have been thinking of going to a quad-core but then my friend told me about this deal online.

here is the link: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1336880&sku=B69-0453

Is this a good deal or does it just look really good? Because to just buy a full computer with a quad-core will be $500+ and for this price to get a 6-core i think is worth getting. I don't need a really good computer but look at this deal i think i will be able to have for a very long time. I have had my dual core for 6 years and have had no problems so this 6-core should last a really long time.

Any suggestions? I appreciate it.

 

Says $400 on the site (out of stock as well), but yeah if that is the price then it is a good deal overall, though do take note that is a barebones kit meaning you put it together yourself (or someone you know helps you put it together).
It isn't prebuilt like those in retail shops, on top of that you would need an OS (as it doesn't come with one), as well as some thermal paste for the CPU because it's an OEM chip it won't have thermal paste applied, you would also likely need a couple of case fans as well, probably end up at about $550 if you got Windows and those other bits and pieces assuming you already have a monitor to connect it to and don't have to buy a new monitor as well.

So if your confident of putting it together, then go ahead and buy it, otherwise I would look for other deals, depending on your price range you could even pick some computers out online for myself or someone else to give suggestions/advise about if you like.

 

Just quickly read through this, have a think if you will need a graphics card, ie for games or video editing. At a quick glance you will need a bigger power supply about 600watt, as they usually stick cheapy cheapy power supplies in these types of budget builds to reduce the cost. The powersupply isnt something you should scrimp on, a bad powersupply can damage all the hardware in your PC if something goes wrong such as over voltage etc.

Corsair are a decent powersupply with a reasonable cost, and they protect from powersurges & overvoltage

I use this site http://support.asus.com/PowerSupply.aspx?SLanguage=en when calculating what wattage I would need for a custom build, its not a perfect score but its a good guide line and quickly entering in what that Barebones kit has it will take you to 400watt...not much room for upgrades!