Screw The XBOX ONE and the PS4... We Built a Gaming PC for $380! - Video

[froggyboy604]

We don't need no stinkin' consoles...or PC cases for that matter. We build a sub-$400 (and even cheaper if you shop around!) gaming PC that can run games like Titanfall on High settings. Steambox anyone?

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Systems/Budget-Gaming-PC-Shootout-Affordable-System-Builds-Compared

Our Build:
Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz - $58.99
ECS H81H3-M4 - $39.99
4GB Corsair Value - $47
WD Blue or Seagate Barracuda - $55
EVGA 430W 80PLUS - $35
(running total $235.98)
PNY 750TI - $140
(running total: $375.98)
Case - $0
Windows 7 or 8 - $97
(Final cost: $472.98)

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This PC looks like a nice PC for people who are on a small budget, but want to build a decent PC for gaming.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

The marvels of PC building.

 

[froggyboy604]

I agree PC building is pretty impressive at how people can buy a lot of more affordable parts, and build a good computer for playing games like Titan Fall on a HD monitor or TV.

 

[lb]

Yeah, but not a lot of people know how to put the parts together. Personally, I don't think I could build a PC myself even if you gave me detailed instructions.

 

[froggyboy604]

Yeah, but not a lot of people know how to put the parts together. Personally, I don't think I could build a PC myself even if you gave me detailed instructions.

Sometimes, if you live in a bigger city, you can hire someone for a reasonable price to put the computer for you, or go to a store to buy your parts locally at a PC store, they may give you a discount when you hire a computer store to build your PC.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Yeah, but not a lot of people know how to put the parts together. Personally, I don't think I could build a PC myself even if you gave me detailed instructions.

It is not easy by any means and too much force will break that 1000 dollar part. Putting in the CPU alone is very heart pounding.

 

[lb]

they may give you a discount when you hire a computer store to build your PC.

That's what I did for my current PC, except that it wasn't a local store, but rather an online store (from my country) that assembled all the parts for a small extra-fee.

 

[froggyboy604]

That's what I did for my current PC, except that it wasn't a local store, but rather an online store (from my country) that assembled all the parts for a small extra-fee.

I think iBuypowerPC, and CyberPowerPC website allows customization where you can change the CPU, amount of RAM, and videocard model, and it is sometimes still cheaper than computer bought from a bigger brand like HP, and Dell.

There are most likely a lot of computer builders online like iBuypowerPC which can build custom computers for a small extra-fee.