Originally posted by: t3h l337 n3wb
$425 is way too little. Save up more. It'll definitely be worth it. Or, you could go for one of those like $100-$200 cheapo computers, stick a video card in it, add some RAM, and be prepared to throw the machine away in a couple years...
Originally posted by: Kogan
You CAN get a very decent computer for quite cheap actuallyThere's just too many high-end folks around here who recently spent $2000 on a computer, so they don't realize it.
Here's a system I recently put together, along with the prices I paid last month:
$66 Epox 9nda3j
$114 Venice 3000+
$150 Geforce 6800 (nu)
$25 xp-90 heatsink
$67 1gb OCZ value ram
$25 Used 400w thermalright PSU
$25 Cheap case
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$472 total, assuming you've already got a monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc
I was going into some current prices, but was getting time consuming - but a current comparable system (made not to be overclocked) can be had for around $80 less.
If you're not good at building a computer, your best bet is to search for a Dell computer deal, then upgrade the video card and ram if needed. (upgrade yourself, not through dell for the best value). You'll need at least a 6600gt/x800 series video card and 512mb of ram to play current and future games with no problems.
Originally posted by: Frackal
Buy a gun for 350 and rob best buy
Originally posted by: Kogan
eh? why would he need windows xp if he's already got it? Just sell his old computer without XP.
If you'd like, I can put together a more complete system, rub it in your face, and show you how stupid you are![]()
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: Kogan
eh? why would he need windows xp if he's already got it? Just sell his old computer without XP.
If you'd like, I can put together a more complete system, rub it in your face, and show you how stupid you are![]()
Um, I don't see where he is looking to upgrade, he said he wants a new computer. This line, "my little brother in law wants a gaming computer and he saw this one on ebay," would lead me to believe he is starting from scratch which will mean he needs an OS. If you are a Linux guy, you just saved yourself about ~$100 for the OS. If you want XP, that's about $80-100 you'll need to add. It's as simple as that. Now please, go ahead and list a "good" gaming system for $425. I'm ready for you to rub it in my face.
A computer whether it be gaming or not HAS to have an OS. There is no way of getting around it. It should be included with any new computer build. Now the OS preference is a different story. Games or any other software is pretty much understood as "sold separately" as it is not required to have the computer function normally.Originally posted by: psteng19
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: Kogan
eh? why would he need windows xp if he's already got it? Just sell his old computer without XP.
If you'd like, I can put together a more complete system, rub it in your face, and show you how stupid you are![]()
Um, I don't see where he is looking to upgrade, he said he wants a new computer. This line, "my little brother in law wants a gaming computer and he saw this one on ebay," would lead me to believe he is starting from scratch which will mean he needs an OS. If you are a Linux guy, you just saved yourself about ~$100 for the OS. If you want XP, that's about $80-100 you'll need to add. It's as simple as that. Now please, go ahead and list a "good" gaming system for $425. I'm ready for you to rub it in my face.
How about my system?
For about $10, you can get a crappy kb and mouse and you're set.
If he can skimp on some parts, he can save another $10 for a case/PSU combo and I'm still within his budget.
And I don't believe that price should include OS.
He asked for a gaming computer.
Computer = hardware in my book, not software.
If that were the case, then his $425 should include the price of the games as well.
After all, what's a gaming computer good for if it has no games?
It's not bad but dude, you've GOT to include a case and an OS. You just don't have a complete PC without either one of those.Originally posted by: psteng19
How about my system?![]()