Should I build or buy a gaming PC?

Landocommando321 · Jul 30, 2015

I want a gaming PC that can run all of the new games such as Dying Light, H1Z1, Battlefield 4, Far Cry 4, and other very demanding games on Medium-Ultra settings. I am on a budget of $550-$700. I have a basic knowledge of what it would be like to build a gaming PC and install an OS and drivers (mostly from Youtube videos). I realize how much you save if you build one instead of buying one.

Jeff Baffalo · Jul 30, 2015

YAS, build your own computer! You don't want to waste money on a pre-built computer. I built my computer at 14 yrs old using youtube so i'm sure you can too. I was also wondering if this builds requires a monitor, os, keyboard etc.

Landocommando321 · Jul 30, 2015

Jeff Baffalo :

I already own a decent keyboard and mouse. I Would still need to purchase a monitor and OS. (I have a small TV that I could hook up to it via HDMI until I got enough for a good PC monitor)

vlxedits · Jul 30, 2015

Yes. Building your own would allow you to have a way better computer for the price.
You said you could use a tv as your monitor temporarily, so would this work?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $691.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 17:22 EDT-0400

redgarl · Jul 30, 2015

build, you will know how to do it in the future.

Landocommando321 · Jul 30, 2015

vlxedits :

Yes. Building your own would allow you to have a way better computer for the price.
You said you could use a tv as your monitor temporarily, so would this work?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($40.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $691.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 17:22 EDT-0400

That seems to be a nice budget build. Would it be able to run Battlefield 4 and Dying light at Medium, High or maybe Ultra? And is that price is without tax and shipping cost?

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