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4/25/2013 9:16:06 PM
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The Nextbox is $500, let's see how good of a gaming PC you can build for $500
If you guys want to check out my OPINIONS/pros and cons on the Nextbox, [url=http://www.bungie.net/en-us/Forum/Post?id=60289690]go to this thread right here[/url] and you can read through my thread and discuss the Nextbox.
Now onto the topic at hand. The Nextbox will be priced at $500. What kind of gaming PC can you get for $500? Well I'm about to show you.
This build NOT include the following things:
1) DVD drive/Blu-ray drive - Because now-a-days on PCs you rarely use them, and you can easily setup a PC without one.
2) Operating system. Although if you want a good, free one, I recommend Ubuntu or Mint (because Steam for Linux is only compatible on those Linus distros).
3) Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor)
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1mA]$500 gaming PC[/url]
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Now, since the Xbox LIVE subscription is making a return, let's factor that in. Going at the CURRENT XBL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE (which is $60 for 1 year), you can get this PC.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1ou]$560 gaming PC[/url]
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($207.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Now, that last was for the price of the Nextbox + a 1 subscription to Xbox LIVE, but we all know that once that runs out, you'll have to pay another $60, and so on. So for those extra years of XBL Gold, you can build a much better gaming PC.
So ya...I just wanted to make this thread for those of you who are now interested in PC gaming because of the recent Nextbox news.
I hope this helped you guys!
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Edited by sims3k: 4/26/2013 5:40:47 PMOP tries to make a good point, but be realistic here. You need to factor in the cost of an OS, at least windows 7 pro. You need to include a dvd-rw drive (which is only $15). You need to include peripherals like a monitor, mouse, keyboard and speakers. (Which you can still buy for cheap, or spend bigger to get better quality) And ughh, micro-ATX motherboard? Even if i was going budget i wont use a micro-atx board. But should anyone buy a Radeon 7800 or 7900 series graphics card they get a bunch of AAA title games for free. Bioshock infinite Deus Ex: uman revolution Crysis 3 Tomb raider
