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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 Postwarbean: 4/26/2013 7:24:06 PMDude, I got a gaming PC, and you pretty much have to include Windows OS in the price. There's hardly any games for Linux on Steam, and there sure as hell isn't the most popular ones. It's not gonna be much of a gaming system comparable to console if it's on Linux. Also, you should include the disk drive. You pretty much need one unless you purposefully go out of your way to not use one. It's $15, not a big deal. Don't try to make PC sound cheaper than it is. Although, you can make a much better PC than a console and the games are MUCH cheaper on PC, and more fun with mods. Also, if you're comparing PC to console you got to include peripherals. Xbox has them already in, included in the price.
