At this price point, can you beat the pre-built?

[lilshatespug217]

So, I need a computer that can play older games (think fallout new vegas, garry's mod, sky rim, mw2, ect.) and has a windows license for <$400, and not one penny over. I am looking that this pre-built asus: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=83-220-777

 

At this price point, can you guys beat this things performance? Please leave a pcpartpicker list if so. (Also, mail-in rebates are mostly scams in my experience, so please do not include those in your price)

 

Thank you!

 

P.S. I'm not willing to screw around with G2A, as I sorta doubt it's legality. I wanna just by windows legit. m'kay?

P.P.S. (Wow, I cannot organize my thoughts) It needs to be via compatible.

[nsyedhasan]

You could always use the trail for windows for a little while and then buy windows later. @lilshatespug217

[Guest Philosophy]

The one you linked is refurbished, what are you trying to do, I bet I could make one for under 400. Just need to know your goal for it. 

[nsyedhasan]

The one you linked is refurbished, what are you trying to do, I bet I could make one for under 400. Just need to know your goal for it. 

 

So, I need a computer that can play older games (think fallout new vegas, garry's mod, sky rim, mw2, ect.) and has a windows license for <$400, and not one penny over. 

Here you go ^

 

You always buy used parts off the forums. Something like a R9 270 would be great for the prices you can find them used.

[lilshatespug217]

You could always use the trail for windows for a little while and then buy windows later. @lilshatespug217

 

The trail?

[EcoBoost]

P.S. I'm not willing to screw around with G2A, as I sorta doubt it's legality. I wanna just by windows legit. m'kay?

Use Windows 10 Preview for now and save up for the full version when it comes out.

[lilshatespug217]

Use Windows 10 Preview for now and save up for the full version when it comes out.

That works/ Seriously?

[Guest Philosophy]

Use Windows 10 Preview for now and save up for the full version when it comes out.

Thats a good idea! 

[EcoBoost]

That works/ Seriously?

Yes.

[Guest Philosophy]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cJPnjX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cJPnjX/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($81.00 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($67.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.00 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $360.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 13:03 EST-0500

 

All that + Windows 10. Then when you have more money buy the OS you like? 

 

EDIT: This is more expandable than a pre-built, you could add more memory or add a graphics card later because of the 520Watt Power supply. 

[EcoBoost]

That works/ Seriously?

$349 not counting mail in rebate on the video card

 

And yes that mobo can overclock the G3258

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB Superclocked Video Card  ($102.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Diablotek DIAMOND ATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply  ($27.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $335.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 13:09 EST-0500

[lilshatespug217]

 

$349 not counting mail in rebate on the video card

 

And yes that mobo can overclock the G3258

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB Superclocked Video Card  ($102.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Diablotek DIAMOND ATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply  ($27.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $335.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-04 13:09 EST-0500

 

I've heard a lot about diablotek psu's "letting out the magic smoke" is this true?

[EcoBoost]

I've heard a lot about diablotek psu's "letting out the magic smoke" is this true?

Diablotek as a brand is stereotyped to be bad lol, but that PSU will be enough to run a GTX 750. Diablotek aren't any worse then the PSUs that come in many OEM PCs