Looking for info on gaming PC

[rk1407]

I have a friend who wants to buy an entry level gaming system for his son's Bday.

His estimated budget is $1,100 excluding the monitor. He doesn't want to build it just wants an off the shelf unit.

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Thanks,

Robert

 

[joegreen]

Its super easy to build your own. Maybe you can build one for him and charge him a little. I dont know any off the shelf brands where you aren't paying a lot for the name.

 

[901Memphis]

I buy power off Newegg are okay if you can't build your own.

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16883227583

 

[Stewie]

Very ez

This can give you a good idea

http://pcpartpicker.com/

A decent gaming rig can go for $1100 with monitor included.

 

[Stewie]

Perma link example

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7K7LLk

There is $100 left, you could send it to me

Keep in mind that includes some rebates

 

[HTSS_TR]

A little Off Topic, what are the main different between Gaming PC and Desktop PC ? CPU and graphic ?

If I like to build a low to mid-range desktop PC with 3-4 GB DRAM, 100 GB hard drive(may be SSD ?), a good graphic chip to use with 22-24" HD monitor, what is the cost for this ? Can I buy all the parts from Newegg ?

 

[3800Series]

Anything you buy prebuilt its very easily a 20-40% mark up. You can get a very good system for $1100 if you build.

If you buy pre built your getting a $600-800 system.

 

[BlitzPuppet]

I've prebuilt all my systems for the past 15 years or so. Building PCs/Gaming is actually what got me into computers so much that I eventually became an IT Professional. If you're looking for an "Out of the Box" type thing give these guys a try: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/?2

One of my buddies had a friend that wasn't so technically oriented, but wanted to game like he did on his console. He bought one of their systems and is happy AFAIK.

 

[BlitzPuppet]

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
A little Off Topic, what are the main different between Gaming PC and Desktop PC ? CPU and graphic ?

If I like to build a low to mid-range desktop PC with 3-4 GB DRAM, 100 GB hard drive(may be SSD ?), a good graphic chip to use with 22-24" HD monitor, what is the cost for this ? Can I buy all the parts from Newegg ?


CPU, GPU, Power-Supply, Storage, RAM, and Cooling are usually what sets apart a "desktop pc" from a "gaming pc".

100GB hard drive will be capped out pretty quick if that's all you have. If you're wanting a gaming PC the absolute minimum you'll need to get is an i5 (or AMD comparable), 4-8GB RAM, and a good video card. The actual size of the monitor doesn't matter, only the resolution does. And currently 1080P is making up 95% of what is offered which any recent graphics card should have no problem running. Anti-Aliasing + Multiple Monitors has the one of the highest impact on performance.

 

[rk1407]

Thanks everyone for the fast responses. Great info.

I will pass this on to my friend and see what he wants to do.

Thanks again and happy computing.