- Feb 13, 2014
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Hello all, I would like to build a new PC for less than $600. Here is my dilemma.
I was debating on buying a new Xbox 1 and a new computer. My current computer is an aging laptop that I have hooked up to my 50" smart tv (1920x1080). I sit on my couch with a wireless keyboard and use it. I figured it would be more cost effective to buy a new PC that can play a few games rather than a new console and a new PC.
I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, I really only play my xbox 360 about once a week or so. I'm sure Ill play games a bit more if I have more available on the new PC but I am by no means trying to play Battlefield 4 on ultra high settings or anything. I will be using an xbox 360 controller to play games on the new PC from the couch. I dont have a computer desk setup for keyboard and mouse gaming and I don't want one, as I said I'm no hardcore gamer. I pretty much just want the PC to act like a console to where I can sit on the couch and play some games every once and awhile.
The main priority, however, is streaming videos (netflix, youtube, etc) and surfing the internet. I don't have cable so my laptop stays connected to my TV all the time and I watch shows and whatnot on there. I would like it to be fast enough to stream in 1080p to take advantage of my TV's resolution. I have a 30mbs internet connection but my laptop just flat out struggles to stream from most websites. My tablet seems to be about 3x as fast as my laptop.
I also have a 5.1 Logitech speaker system (I have it rigged to work on the laptop).
Although I'm not really a hardcore gamer I would like to be able to leave room to upgrade the PC in the future in case I want to play more games. I don't play games much because I don't have time, but in the future I may want to upgrade a few things to keep the PC somewhat current.
What I need: New PC, OS.
What I don't need: Keyboard, mouse, monitor. speakers
There is a local computer shop around here that I may visit but I would like to see what sort of parts you guys recommend before I go and talk to them.
Hopefully this is enough information, thank you in advance.
I was debating on buying a new Xbox 1 and a new computer. My current computer is an aging laptop that I have hooked up to my 50" smart tv (1920x1080). I sit on my couch with a wireless keyboard and use it. I figured it would be more cost effective to buy a new PC that can play a few games rather than a new console and a new PC.
I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, I really only play my xbox 360 about once a week or so. I'm sure Ill play games a bit more if I have more available on the new PC but I am by no means trying to play Battlefield 4 on ultra high settings or anything. I will be using an xbox 360 controller to play games on the new PC from the couch. I dont have a computer desk setup for keyboard and mouse gaming and I don't want one, as I said I'm no hardcore gamer. I pretty much just want the PC to act like a console to where I can sit on the couch and play some games every once and awhile.
The main priority, however, is streaming videos (netflix, youtube, etc) and surfing the internet. I don't have cable so my laptop stays connected to my TV all the time and I watch shows and whatnot on there. I would like it to be fast enough to stream in 1080p to take advantage of my TV's resolution. I have a 30mbs internet connection but my laptop just flat out struggles to stream from most websites. My tablet seems to be about 3x as fast as my laptop.
I also have a 5.1 Logitech speaker system (I have it rigged to work on the laptop).
Although I'm not really a hardcore gamer I would like to be able to leave room to upgrade the PC in the future in case I want to play more games. I don't play games much because I don't have time, but in the future I may want to upgrade a few things to keep the PC somewhat current.
What I need: New PC, OS.
What I don't need: Keyboard, mouse, monitor. speakers
There is a local computer shop around here that I may visit but I would like to see what sort of parts you guys recommend before I go and talk to them.
Hopefully this is enough information, thank you in advance.
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