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Can someone help me find a gaming PC under $500?

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February 23, 2014 12:06:58 AM

Hi there, i was wondering if someone can link me to a pre-built gaming pc for under $500. I cant build one because i don't have any experience with building computers, and im paranoid that i will break a 100$ component. Before you tell me that a gaming pc would suck if i bought under 1k just know that i don't plan on playing games like BF4, Metro: last light, crysis 3, etc. on high-ultra settings. I plan on playing games on high-max settings (medium-high would be acceptable) on Smite, Dota 2, LoL, TF2, rift, ( f2p games) so i wont be needing some of the best components if i am correct. (if you can find a PC with a keyboard,mouse, and a OS that would be awesome!) Also i don't have a job cause i'm 15 and my parents wont let me work so i cant raise up the price the max i can go is 400-500. Also I just realized that this post makes me look like a lazy person but I ask because I don't know where to look. Thanks if you respond!

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a b 4 Gaming
February 27, 2014 10:35:54 AM

You might find somthing like that for under 500$
800$+ are when prebuilt systems start to get OK, not good OK
Also to build a computer you dont really need any experience.
Just a well put guide the right parts and a case :D 

http://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Gamer-Ultra-GUA880-D...
This desktop should fit your needs, monitor is not included
here is a pretty good monitor:
http://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Gamer-Ultra-GUA880-D...

Everything comes out to be around 600$ i say thats a pretty good price for the pc and monitor even though it a bit over your budget

The system i linked you to is ALRIGHT thats a strong ALRIGHT :D 
Also when you learn more about computers and get more cash you can always buy parts and upgrade your pc.

AS a bonus the case is nice and glowy
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a b 4 Gaming
February 27, 2014 10:48:42 AM

At a 500-600 dollar price point, it makes it almost impossible to buy an OEM computer and feel good about the parts inside being suitable for gaming. At 800-900, it becomes a little more reasonable, but still not close enough where OEM would be preferred over a personally built computer. If you have a Microcenter near your house, you could pick up a A10-7850K for 130 bucks. That would be a good starting point for the build, because you wouldn't need a dedicated graphics card.
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March 15, 2014 3:08:32 AM

Lol my sister bulit a computer. She's around your age and she didn't break anything. It took her a long time, but it's whatever. Take your time and don't force stuff. $500 is a very good price point to start building an entry level PC. If you want to build one, I can give you a good build.



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