iBuypower computer comparison

[QuackDuck]

I am currently in the market for a new computer, and and on a rather tight budget. I found two computers at Fry's Electronics, but I can't seem to figure out which one is better. I do play a lot of graphic-intensive games like Star Wars The Force Unleashed II, Flight Simulator X, Train Simulator 2016, and Euro Truck Simulator 2. I put the links for each one below. Thank you!

http://www.frys.com/product/8230186?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://www.frys.com/product/8230196?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[C12Friedman]

My choice of the two would be the iBuypower FR650 Gaming PC with AMD FX-4300, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Radeon R7-250 , Win7 Pro

 

[QuackDuck]

My choice of the two would be the iBuypower FR650 Gaming PC with AMD FX-4300, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Radeon R7-250 , Win7 Pro

Cool. Why would you choose that one over the other?

 

[huvik]

My choice of the two would be the iBuypower FR650 Gaming PC with AMD FX-4300, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Radeon R7-250 , Win7 Pro

+1 for this choice.

 

[C12Friedman]

Simply put, more processing cores and a slightly better graphics card. While FSX doesn't seem to appreciate more cores (without acceleration), most newer programs do utilize the additional CPU cores

 

[huvik]

More cores, better graphics card, twice as much ram, twice as much hdd space.

 

[hang-the-9]

That system with the R7-250 is new? For under $200 for those parts that is a very good deal for a pre-built system. It's not very good for gaming due to the slower parts, but it's very decent for the budget. If you can go up a bit in budget, this system from them is a LOT better http://www.frys.com/product/8230256?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Much faster CPU and video card. You can play any modern game on it. The other ones are marginal.

Another $100 over the price of the ones you picked over the few years you own the thing, that's 10 trips to McDonalds for the difference for 3 years of gaming.

 

[QuackDuck]

That system with the R7-250 is new? For under $200 for those parts that is a very good deal for a pre-built system. It's not very good for gaming due to the slower parts, but it's very decent for the budget. If you can go up a bit in budget, this system from them is a LOT better http://www.frys.com/product/8230256?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Much faster CPU and video card. You can play any modern game on it. The other ones are marginal.

Another $100 over the price of the ones you picked over the few years you own the thing, that's 10 trips to McDonalds for the difference for 3 years of gaming.

Cool! Thanks