250 $ Gaming Pc (Lowest-End)

Yanzir

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Hi everyone!
Im Yasir and i live in Karachi, Pakistan.
As of yet i havent decided any parts or what to actually purchase.. but with the heart-breaks i hav had with my LGA 775 P4 , i have become resigned to the idea of spending a pretty penny after i complete college in 2013, JULY.

If im violating any kind of Forum Procedures, kindly inform me. I do not wish to be a burden on your minds.
But what i would like to ask is some really insightful and trustworthy advice from the learned community here on what to buy next year, in July 2013.
Im looking for a Pc that will serve my gaming needs for ATLEAST the next two years ( i will probably replace the system by 2015 mid)

since i live in Pakistan, its fair to let u know the currency conversion.
1 USD ~ 94 Pakistan rupees (weak economy, i know :p )
My projected budget is around 250 $ , that is around 23,500 PKR (provided my father agrees to atleast this)

any part u might find too expensive, i will be able to replace it with a Second-Hand Version if possible.
Do remember, i am looking to run games at the LOWEST possible settings, so im a bit strapped for cash here :D
kindly suggest feasible options for me. but those, which can atleast run a game flawlessly (aka WITHOUT LAGS) on my rig

I eagerly and enthusiastically await your valuable advice.
 

Ironslice

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Since you're buying next year it's hard to recommend you anything. Technology changes so quickly and by next year the prices will be a whole lot different than they are now.
 

Yanzir

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Oh , i see.
one thing im curious, the parts released this year, will their prices go up or down next year?
If u have a definite answer, this may just help me out alot
 

voiidwulf

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As the others stated, its hard to recommend something for a year from now. All there really is for $250 is this DIY one from Newegg.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956681
It will handle most games on low.

An alternative would be getting a used crappy computer, and upgrading it with more RAM and a discrete graphics card.

Shipping could be expensive from an american website though, watch for that.
 

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Should go down. For example. the Sandy Bridge i3's/i5's/i7s are cheaper than this years Ivy Bridge i3's/i5's/i7's. Obviously those are way out of your price range, some of them are like $400 alone.
 

Yanzir

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Thanks for the pointer there.. :)
Gives me a bit of hope...
I hope i receive similar guidance next year when im ready.. :bounce:

Oh and im not gonna ship from U.S sites.. will probably check in with a
notable local vendor.. ;)