Gaming PC Help

[auffant1]

So I'm going to be buy a new PC soon and need some advice on a good gaming PC for under $650 (530 Euros). The only two candidates I have so far are:

iBuyPower Gamer Power AM522D3 Desktop (Black) (http://www.amazon.com/iBuyPower-Gamer-Power-AM522D3-Desktop/dp/B006O5ZJJ2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344743897&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=iBUYPOWER+Gamer+Power+567D3+Desktop+PC+Ph enom+II+X4+925%282.8GHz%29+4GB+DDR3+1TB+HDD+Capaci ty+ATI+Radeon+HD+5570+Windows+7+Home+Premium+64-bit) - $610

or

CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA250 AMD FX-4100 Gaming Desktop PC (http://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-GUA250-FX-4100-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B005TJKGTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344748195&sr=1-1&keywords=CyberpowerPC+Gamer+Ultra+GUA250+AMD+FX-4100+Gaming+Desktop+PC)- $610

I really don't have any requirements other than it has to have Windows 7 or Windows 7 Home Premium. Also it doesn't have to have a monitor, mouse, or keyboard since I have those already but if it's included thats fine. Anyone who helps out good with get some +rep :). Thanks in advance.

[Pegle]

They're ok, the RAM isn't particularly amazing for a good gaming PC that you want.

[Futz]

They're both ****, build a better one for cheaper by yourself

[hamheyelliot]

Kind of what I'd expect from a pre-built (although for your budget you should be able to double up on storage space and graphics memory) - businesses that sell these kind of average builds have to make a profit after all.

If you're keen on building your own (there's nothing more satisfying, as I finally discovered a month ago) you can definitely squeeze an i5 and a capable GFX card. Probably a good idea on your next post whether you're yay/nay about putting one together!

[auffant1]

You see I wish I knew how to build my own :P. I would if I could but I can't. Also really the only gaming I'll be doing is Minecraft and Habbo and other flash games :P. So no serious gaming, I really just want the strength.

[hamheyelliot]

You see I wish I knew how to build my own :P. I would if I could but I can't. Also really the only gaming I'll be doing is Minecraft and Habbo and other flash games :P. So no serious gaming, I really just want the strength.


Fair enough! What you've posted is more than enough (if not overkill) for Minecraft with smooth lighting etc. and most flash games will zip on the CPU alone.

Both of the pre-builds you posted are cheaper on NewEgg, so head there if you're going for either of them! [iBuyPower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227392)] [CyberPowerPC (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285)]

Most members (includes myself nowadays) will tell you building a PC is like using LEGO though, so bear that in mind. It's pretty daunting when you've never attempted it but I'm sure you'd get the hang of it. It's just knowing what to put where... plain sailing.