Hello,
My son wants a gaming computer, but his funds are limited so he can only afford a budget option. He is considering building his own. He did some research, read the forums and came up with the following build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDf0
While I understand the thrill of building your own computer, he would still need a keyboard, mouse and monitor and operating system which he hasn’t included in the price. Plus I think the Intel I3 CPU will become an issue.
I have a rock solid Dell computer and I’m thinking that it might be better to give him that as a gift. He could upgrade the CPU, video card (and possibly the power supply) and end up with a better build for way less money. Here are the details on the Dell:
Studio Mini-Tower, Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2.5GHz, 4MB)
6GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2X2GB+2X1GB
20.0 Dell ST2010 HD Widescreen Monitor with VGA Cable
ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB
1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
Integrated Media Card Reader
Microsoft 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
16X DVD-ROM AND 16X DVD+/-RW
Power DVD 8.3, DVD
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
What do you think; is upgrading this computer a better option in this case? Is there anything we would need to be aware of before upgrading the Dell?
Thank you!
My son wants a gaming computer, but his funds are limited so he can only afford a budget option. He is considering building his own. He did some research, read the forums and came up with the following build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDf0
While I understand the thrill of building your own computer, he would still need a keyboard, mouse and monitor and operating system which he hasn’t included in the price. Plus I think the Intel I3 CPU will become an issue.
I have a rock solid Dell computer and I’m thinking that it might be better to give him that as a gift. He could upgrade the CPU, video card (and possibly the power supply) and end up with a better build for way less money. Here are the details on the Dell:
Studio Mini-Tower, Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2.5GHz, 4MB)
6GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2X2GB+2X1GB
20.0 Dell ST2010 HD Widescreen Monitor with VGA Cable
ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB
1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
Integrated Media Card Reader
Microsoft 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
16X DVD-ROM AND 16X DVD+/-RW
Power DVD 8.3, DVD
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
What do you think; is upgrading this computer a better option in this case? Is there anything we would need to be aware of before upgrading the Dell?
Thank you!