400$ Gaming Computer

FragOut_1knp

Was thinking if anyone could help me with a 400$-460$ computer. I know that's not the highest range but it'll do since my computer right now has been running really slow. I got a mouse, keyboard, screen, mouse pad, headset and speakers so I'll only need a computer.

I'm looking for an average computer that can run games on 720p/1080p, medium/high settings which a lot of builds can do. Looking to play games like Bioshock Infinite, Dead Island, etc.

If anyone comes up with a nice build I could offer 11k zp.

Note: Make sure to include the link to the pages were you got the prices from.

Kittaa

Help

I can help you with it, To build a cheap monster . But where do you life, wich country?
First wanna search self making store's by ur country.

FragOut_1knp

ForumerCR7 wrote: »

I can help you with it, To build a cheap monster . But where do you life, wich country?
First wanna search self making store's by ur country.

I live in Reno, Nevada, USA

Im_A_Flip

1knp wrote: »

Was thinking if anyone could help me with a 400$-460$ computer. I know that's not the highest range but it'll do since my computer right now has been running really slow. I got a mouse, keyboard, screen, mouse pad, headset and speakers so I'll only need a computer.

If anyone comes up with a nice build I could offer 11k zp.

Note: Make sure to include the link to the pages were you got the prices from.

If i were you i would now spent 400 on newer computer i would just simply Update what's inside replace what's inside buy new SSD more Ram Format your PC and get a better heatsink. and your good to go. Just search what you need here. http://www.newegg.com/

FragOut_1knp

Tokilz wrote: »

If i were you i would now spent 400 on newer computer i would just simply Update what's inside replace what's inside buy new SSD more Ram Format your PC and get a better heatsink. and your good to go. Just search what you need here. http://www.newegg.com/

the thing is though that I have no idea how to open my case. It's some crappy pre-build comp from a few years ago (probs 2008).

I'd just like a completely new computer.

Also, I'd buy my parts on newegg anyways

Creative_E

Tokilz wrote: »

If i were you i would now spent 400 on newer computer i would just simply Update what's inside replace what's inside buy new SSD more Ram Format your PC and get a better heatsink. and your good to go. Just search what you need here. http://www.newegg.com/

I wanna do this for my pc right now but I dont know what to buy its from 2002

FragOut_1knp

Creative_E wrote: »

I wanna do this for my pc right now but I dont know what to buy its from 2002

I've been wanting a new computer for a while. The main reason why I got this computer was so I could communicate with friends and family from Germany after we moved to the US. Now I want to game a little more ;D

Im_A_Flip

Creative_E wrote: »

I wanna do this for my pc right now but I dont know what to buy its from 2002

It's Pretty easy man. Just Open your Tower just buy exact the thing what's on it but newer version and if you want your PC to boot up faster get the SSD Drive.

1knp wrote: »

I've been wanting a new computer for a while. The main reason why I got this computer was so I could communicate with friends and family from Germany after we moved to the US. Now I want to game a little more ;D

You Could Find your range here man..

http://frys.com/

FragOut_1knp

Question: Is a Intel Core i3 worth it? Or should I just go with AMD/ Intel Pentium...A lot of videos that I've watched recommend it if you're trying to build a computer with a low budget.

FragOut_1knp

1knp wrote: »

Question: Is a Intel Core i3 worth it? Or should I just go with AMD/ Intel Pentium...A lot of videos that I've watched recommend it if you're trying to build a computer with a low budget.

any answers?

noobpoop12

Intel i3 is definitely worth it for a budget gaming build. AMD APUs also an excellent choice for budget builds.

LikeASir

1knp wrote: »

any answers?

It's late for most people.

You, kim, and me seem to live in he west coast so still early enough for us.

You're going to have to be patient till tomorrow.


Also, I doubt you'd be able to build a computer that can run new games like Bioshock Infinite at 1080p at even lowest settings for $400.


Better to hire a guy to steal one for you.

NonnenOld

These are just vague calculations..

intel i3 -100$
6850 - 100$
mainboard - 70$
hdd - depends really, 70$
8gb ram - 60$

here we go.

if you can spend like 500$, buy an i5.

LikeASir

[MOD]Nonnen wrote: »

These are just vague calculations..

intel i3 -100$
6850 - 100$
mainboard - 70$
hdd - depends really, 70$
8gb ram - 60$

here we go.

if you can spend like 500$, buy an i5.

Missing a few things.
He needs power, a PSU can be around $50-70 depending on what he gets.
He's going to need an optical drive, which can be around $15-20.
He's also gonna need a case, around $30-50?

i5dK

Honestly you wont be able to run those games at 1080p at medium or high with that budget, maybe low. id buy a ps4. If not then you should wait until you could spend more money on a pc. Around 600.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i1fx

best one I can come up with.

konkeydong

400$ and gaming pc shouldn't be in the same sentence. unless you are talking about flash games.

FragOut_1knp

konkey**** wrote: »

400$ and gaming pc shouldn't be in the same sentence. unless you are talking about flash games.

If you look up videos on youtube you can well build yourself a computer for 400$. You're one of those people that think you have to blow away 1000$ for a computer to be able to play BF3. I've seen people on youtube and friends in real life that have bought and build computers for 400$ and run BF3 at 1080p.

konkeydong

1knp wrote: »

If you look up videos on youtube you can well build yourself a computer for 400$. You're one of those people that think you have to blow away 1000$ for a computer to be able to play BF3. I've seen people on youtube and friends in real life that have bought and build computers for 400$ and run BF3 at 1080p.

yeah, a crappy one. yay for labor work for a junk pc.


400$ won't even buy a great processor and video card. a gaming PC means a high end machine. just because it can run battlefield, doesn't make it a gaming pc.

FragOut_1knp

konkey**** wrote: »

yeah, a crappy one. yay for labor work for a junk pc.


400$ won't even buy a great processor and video card. a gaming PC means a high end machine. just because it can run battlefield, doesn't make it a gaming pc.

So ignorant...

i5dK

1knp wrote: »

So ignorant...

It can RUN battlefield but at very low settings or when the pc is overclocked.

over_rated

You won't run most games at 1080p at med/high settings with this budget. Maybe 720p low.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i2K5

FragOut_1knp

over_rated wrote: »

You won't run most games at 1080p at med/high settings with this budget. Maybe 720p low.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i2K5

This is actually a nice build. Only thing I'm not sure is about weather to get a graphic card and a processor or AMD ..

ugetnolove

If you're going for gaming, don't do AMD... I've heard so many bad things, I had an AMD processor and it's crap. My hubby took computer classes and all of his professors said to stay away from AMD when they had to build their own computers.

FragOut_1knp

ugetnolove wrote: »

If you're going for gaming, don't do AMD... I've heard so many bad things, I had an AMD processor and it's crap. My hubby took computer classes and all of his professors said to stay away from AMD when they had to build their own computers.

I have an AMD processor which is working fine for me. Only issue is that the graphic card part is terrible.

over_rated

1knp wrote: »

This is actually a nice build. Only thing I'm not sure is about weather to get a graphic card and a processor or AMD ..

Your budget isn't enough for a discrete GPU. The CPU has an integrated GPU that's decent enough for games. If you have a few $ more you could get a A10-6800K instead. It's slightly faster and newer. AMD graphics aren't bad at all.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ifcC

FragOut_1knp

over_rated wrote: »

Your budget isn't enough for a discrete GPU. The CPU has an integrated GPU that's decent enough for games. If you have a few $ more you could get a A10-6800K instead. It's slightly faster and newer. AMD graphics aren't bad at all.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ifcC

Yea, I will be looking for an AMD. I'll see how much money I'll have.