Comp help (any high fps)

[Tyler122]

I want to get a computer, maybe to share with my family. I have a $600 budget and I know basically nothing about PCs or building or specs or anything. I have been looking at pre-built PCs (not sure if its easy to build one or not) and I came across one for $660 (a bit over my budget but acceptable) which is the Grunt Advanced. Im not sure if its good or bad, I just want to get a cheap & fast PC. Any tech pros here to help guide me?

 

[esquared]

Threads that may help you here. I moved your thread from Computer Help to here.

https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/attention-low-end-midrange-gaming-system-builders.2389797/

https://forums.anandtech.com/thread...-input-on-your-projects-please-tell-us.80121/

 

[Tyler122]

If anyone can recommend a good pre-built i'll definitely look into it lol

 

[whm1974]

Is the $600 just for the computer or does the price include the display? For the record computers are not that hard to build.

 

[whm1974]

If anyone can recommend a good pre-built i'll definitely look into it lol

Here is a rig I spec out last night.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZLqy4q

 

[Tyler122]

Is the $600 just for the computer or does the price include the display? For the record computers are not that hard to build.

$600 is the budge goal I have, not like a direct pc price. I been working a ton at one of my old jobs and saving up lol

 

[Tyler122]

Here is a rig I spec out last night.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZLqy4q

That's dopee man.
Like I said i'm not good at PCs
If I order these parts can I build it directly or do I need more parts?

 

[UsandThem]

If you don't know anything about PCs, your best bet would to be buy a prebuilt PC.

Maybe keep an eye out over at Dell Outlet for a good sale. In your price range, you will likely be looking at a PC with an i5-8400 or Ryzen 1400 with a RX560 or RX570 range.
Even a last gen CPU like the i7-7700 if they are deeply discounted.

 

[whm1974]

That's dopee man.
Like I said i'm not good at PCs
If I order these parts can I build it directly or do I need more parts?

Well you do need display and keyboard and mouse, unless you already have those. I will advise you to get a pc tool kit.

 

[Tyler122]

Well you do need display and keyboard and mouse, unless you already have those. I will advise you to get a pc tool kit.

Yeah I got the monitor mouse keyboard etc

 

[whm1974]

Yeah I got the monitor mouse keyboard etc

The above post by UsandThem is good advice and if you look carefully, you can find decent systems for not much money. Just add a video card such as the Nvidia GTX 1050Ti and you will be set for gaming.

 

[Tyler122]

Nvidia GTX 1050Ti

Got it bro, how much is the price range on it?

 

[whm1974]

Got it bro, how much is the price range on it?

Unfortunately video cards are kind of high now so that card will run you ~$200. Which is why I spec the AMD 2400G as the iGPU in that APU is fairly decent for integrated graphics(1030 level).

 

[Tyler122]

Unfortunately video cards are kind of high now so that card will run you ~$200. Which is why I spec the AMD 2400G as the iGPU in that APU is fairly decent for integrated graphics(1030 level).

I see man, i'll check for some cheap prebuilts and check if I can buy this along with it and manage at least a $700 budget xD

 

[Tyler122]

Okay so.. Looking at this https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA6ZP57V6215?ignorebbr=1

And
https://ironsidecomputers.com/product/grunt-advanced/

Which would cost a good $900..

 

[whm1974]

Okay so.. Looking at this https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA6ZP57V6215?ignorebbr=1

And
https://ironsidecomputers.com/product/grunt-advanced/

Which would cost a good $900..

I would only buy products sold by Newegg instead from third party resellers. The system from the second link isn't very good at all.

 

[Tyler122]

The system from the second link isn't very good at all.

LOL thank you I was looking for some videos on it and I found like nothing. I'll check newegg a bit more, the site is new to me

 

[Tyler122]

I would only buy products sold by Newegg instead from third party resellers. The system from the second link isn't very good at all.

How is this one?
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16883163427

If not, can you help me look for a good one? I'll be replacing the part with a Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti still

 

[whm1974]

How is this one?
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16883163427

If not, can you help me look for a good one? I'll be replacing the part with a Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti still

It is a small form factor build, so you will have hard time finding a 1050ti that will fit. And when you do it will be pricey.

edit:
I'm not really a fan of prebuilts as I have building my own PCs since 2000.

 

[Tyler122]

It is a small form factor build, so you will have hard time finding a 1050ti that will fit. And when you do it will be pricey.

edit:
I'm not really a fan of prebuilts as I have building my own PCs since 2000.

Dang. Any chance you can help me find a good one tho? lmao

I can stop in a bestbuy and stuff to look for some deals but i won't get all the details unless I speak to somebody there

 

[whm1974]

Dang. Any chance you can help me find a good one tho? lmao

I can stop in a bestbuy and stuff to look for some deals but i won't get all the details unless I speak to somebody there

How set are you on buying a prebuilt? it isn't very hard to build at all and there hundreds of YouTube videos that will show you how to do it. Plus folks here will help you.

 

[UsandThem]

This one would be a good one for you if you have a Costco membership (plus you'll get a 2 year warranty with them).

https://www.costco.com/Lenovo-IdeaC...n-7---4GB-AMD-Graphics.product.100409435.html

 

[Tyler122]

How set are you on buying a prebuilt? it isn't very hard to build at all and there hundreds of YouTube videos that will show you how to do it. Plus folks here will help you.

Its just unscrewing and replacing a part-- then rescrewing right? I can be easily convinced, definitely

 

[whm1974]

Its just unscrewing and replacing a part-- then rescrewing right? I can be easily convinced, definitely

Basically and plugging in some cables.

Edit:
The big downside is that you will have to pay full price for Windows however. So add $100 to your build.

 

[UsandThem]

Its just unscrewing and replacing a part-- then rescrewing right? I can be easily convinced, definitely

Not quite as easy as that. I always recommend first time builders partner with someone who has done it before. You could install a stand-off in the wrong spot, and when you power the PC on it goes "poof".

However, if you are tech savvy, and good at working with sensitive electrical components, you could watch some Youtube videos and give it a go.