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This probably belongs in the computer hardware forums, not the gaming forums, but I think the GMR Typhoon is a better choice.
 
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HP Pavilion a282n Desktop Dual Core Pentium 4 2.4GHz 1GB RAM 80GB HDD Windows XP Home SP2

Dell Optiplex 3020 Desktop Quad Core i7-4770 3.90GHz 8GB RAM 1TB HDD Windows 10 Pro
 
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what are the differences...
JW's choice can have alternate parts whereas the Scorptec one is set. They say what you are getting in the listing. I prefer companies that don't swap parts out. There can be valid reasons to do it but I have seen it be used to find cheapest parts possible.

I live in Australia, I ordered from both of these companies in the last two weeks. The parts I ordered from JW were just left on my front steps and they weren't cheap parts (case, motherboard, PSU). Scorptec use Auspost and they require signatures for deliveries but then i normally use express post.

Motherboard
  • JW are using a Micro ATX motherboard, the Scorptec boardis full sized
  • main difference is number of nvme slots you have, Scorptec board has one more.
  • JW board (if you get the asus motherboard listed) can run faster ram and more of it, but Ryzen has limitations about running more than 2 sticks so its not overly useful in a gaming PC.
PSU:
Scorptec one is 100w stronger, I don't know which one is better of the two.

Extras
you get an anti sag bracket in order with the Scorptec model, not sure if built into other case.
jw doesn't mention cooling (who makes AIO). They very non specific about most parts.
 
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