There are a lot of variables that go into building a PC. Yes, you can build one for $500. It all depends what you want in it. I rebuilt my gaming rig two weeks ago for $900 total. However, my GPU(GTX 770) alone was $420. You may not want to go with something that powerful.
Do you currently have any parts? Do you have a monitor?
I was taking the specs from the PS4 and seeing what it would cost to build a PC around the same specs. Finding that it's not cheaper. I never knew how much some of this stuff cost.
You'll find you only see new stuff advertised. Truth is, things like graphics cards are " updated " annually - the same way Call of Duty is " updated " each year. No major developments,unless your eyes are so sensitive you can see through the cosmos to the dawn of time .
Processors are different to graphics cards - in that a good one will have a degree of future proofing in it, and you can drop some insane money there.
I built a powerful PC for my work and a pleasant side effect is that I can play games.It cost me over £1200.
THere's no way I would have spent the money that I did just to play video games. Some people do, but they're insane
If you're just about games, I'd stick with a console.
PC gaming is a labor of love. The games may be cheap but you can drop some serious cash keeping your rig up to date. However, my last PC lasted a good 6 years. Because I already have some components, it didn't cost me that much to upgrade. I could have easily kept my old GPU(5870) and only spent $500 on my rebuild.
what are you looking to play? for instance I have an APU (CPU/GPU on chip) that I use for an HTPC and to play windows games on Steam, or even Halo 2 PC. However it's not going to be fancy enough to run stuff like Battlefield at settings that are anywhere near what you'd want. However that rig cost me about $500 after I used an old disc drive and an HDD I already had.
what are you looking to play? for instance I have an APU (CPU/GPU on chip) that I use for an HTPC and to play windows games on Steam, or even Halo 2 PC. However it's not going to be fancy enough to run stuff like Battlefield at settings that are anywhere near what you'd want. However that rig cost me about $500 after I used an old disc drive and an HDD I already had.
If you go between the min and recommended specs it shouldn't be too far off from your price range. If you build up in a cycle, RAM, Processor, Graphics Card. It's a little easier on the pocket than the all up front method.
If you go between the min and recommended specs it shouldn't be too far off from your price range. If you build up in a cycle, RAM, Processor, Graphics Card. It's a little easier on the pocket than the all up front method.
Exactly, awesome point! I did that exact same thing. It took a few months to get everything I wanted. By taking my time I was able to get a some premium items like a better motherboard,a powerful graphics card and a great power supply.
You're not going to build much of a gaming rig for 500 bucks to be honest. Remember that consoles are sold at a loss to the manufacturer launch year at least. They try and make up some of that loss selling you accessories and online memberships and what nots. I think with the PS3, sony was loosing at least $300 with every unit sold at launch. So that would bump your $500 pc rig up to $800.
If you're not in a hurry to build, you can watch newegg and tigerdirect sales and buy the components you need when they go on sale and save a significant amount of money doing that. I imagine that's a little too much for most people these days though, patience is a dieing art lol.
You're not going to build much of a gaming rig for 500 bucks to be honest. Remember that consoles are sold at a loss to the manufacturer launch year at least. They try and make up some of that loss selling you accessories and online memberships and what nots. I think with the PS3, sony was loosing at least $300 with every unit sold at launch. So that would bump your $500 pc rig up to $800.
If you're not in a hurry to build, you can watch newegg and tigerdirect sales and buy the components you need when they go on sale and save a significant amount of money doing that. I imagine that's a little too much for most people these days though, patience is a dieing art lol.
Yea patience and I have never had a good relationship.
You're not going to build much of a gaming rig for 500 bucks to be honest. Remember that consoles are sold at a loss to the manufacturer launch year at least. They try and make up some of that loss selling you accessories and online memberships and what nots. I think with the PS3, sony was loosing at least $300 with every unit sold at launch. So that would bump your $500 pc rig up to $800.
If you're not in a hurry to build, you can watch newegg and tigerdirect sales and buy the components you need when they go on sale and save a significant amount of money doing that. I imagine that's a little too much for most people these days though, patience is a dieing art lol.
Yea patience and I have never had a good relationship.
You're not going to build much of a gaming rig for 500 bucks to be honest. Remember that consoles are sold at a loss to the manufacturer launch year at least. They try and make up some of that loss selling you accessories and online memberships and what nots. I think with the PS3, sony was loosing at least $300 with every unit sold at launch. So that would bump your $500 pc rig up to $800.
If you're not in a hurry to build, you can watch newegg and tigerdirect sales and buy the components you need when they go on sale and save a significant amount of money doing that. I imagine that's a little too much for most people these days though, patience is a dieing art lol.
Yea patience and I have never had a good relationship.
There are a lot of variables that go into building a PC. Yes, you can build one for $500. It all depends what you want in it. I rebuilt my gaming rig two weeks ago for $900 total. However, my GPU(GTX 770) alone was $420. You may not want to go with something that powerful.
Do you currently have any parts? Do you have a monitor?
I've got a monitor. I was just toying with the idea and feeling around for prices.
I was taking the specs from the PS4 and seeing what it would cost to build a PC around the same specs. Finding that it's not cheaper. I never knew how much some of this stuff cost.
You'll find you only see new stuff advertised. Truth is, things like graphics cards are " updated " annually - the same way Call of Duty is " updated " each year. No major developments,unless your eyes are so sensitive you can see through the cosmos to the dawn of time
.
Processors are different to graphics cards - in that a good one will have a degree of future proofing in it, and you can drop some insane money there.
I built a powerful PC for my work and a pleasant side effect is that I can play games.It cost me over £1200.
THere's no way I would have spent the money that I did just to play video games. Some people do, but they're insane.gif "96")
If you're just about games, I'd stick with a console.
That's what I'm thinking looking at cost add up.
PC gaming is a labor of love. The games may be cheap but you can drop some serious cash keeping your rig up to date. However, my last PC lasted a good 6 years. Because I already have some components, it didn't cost me that much to upgrade. I could have easily kept my old GPU(5870) and only spent $500 on my rebuild.
what are you looking to play? for instance I have an APU (CPU/GPU on chip) that I use for an HTPC and to play windows games on Steam, or even Halo 2 PC. However it's not going to be fancy enough to run stuff like Battlefield at settings that are anywhere near what you'd want. However that rig cost me about $500 after I used an old disc drive and an HDD I already had.
I got a help topic in 2old2rpg for any building questions.
http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/
Check out the "Budget" build. That rig will give you tons of enjoyment and you won't break the bank. It is more powerful than you think it is.
If you go between the min and recommended specs it shouldn't be too far off from your price range. If you build up in a cycle, RAM, Processor, Graphics Card. It's a little easier on the pocket than the all up front method.
You're not going to build much of a gaming rig for 500 bucks to be honest. Remember that consoles are sold at a loss to the manufacturer launch year at least. They try and make up some of that loss selling you accessories and online memberships and what nots. I think with the PS3, sony was loosing at least $300 with every unit sold at launch. So that would bump your $500 pc rig up to $800.
If you're not in a hurry to build, you can watch newegg and tigerdirect sales and buy the components you need when they go on sale and save a significant amount of money doing that. I imagine that's a little too much for most people these days though, patience is a dieing art lol.
Yea patience and I have never had a good relationship.
Lol