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Hi my name is Jacob and I want to build my first PC but I don't know if I should get a 500 dollar gaming pc here are the specs https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Prismo/saved/#view=NKvCmG and it's titled "First Computer" or should I save up for a better pc and click the link and go to Elixer.

 

So you guys tell me what I should get cheaper one and then wait a few years and get elixer or save and get elixer.

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Hi my name is Jacob and I want to build my first PC but I don't know if I should get a 500 dollar gaming pc here are the specs https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Prismo/saved/#view=NKvCmG and it's titled "First Computer" or should I save up for a better pc and click the link and go to Elixer.

 

So you guys tell me what I should get cheaper one and then wait a few years and get elixer or save and get elixer.

Personally save up another $250-$500. Give me a few minutes and I'll show you a $1000ish PC

 

 

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Hi my name is Jacob and I want to build my first PC but I don't know if I should get a 500 dollar gaming pc here are the specs https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Prismo/saved/#view=NKvCmG and it's titled "First Computer" or should I save up for a better pc and click the link and go to Elixer.

 

So you guys tell me what I should get cheaper one and then wait a few years and get elixer or save and get elixer.

APU is good... buuuut I think you should check this one out first.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2s4knQ

 

It's plenty flexible and upgradeable. Now you can swap the card out for something better but I tried to keep it within your $500 budget, which I know in Canadian funds is hard for us to do these days and still get a good deal.

 

Saving up for "a couple years" won't do you any good because by then the parts you've chosen will be long out of date. :P

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Hi my name is Jacob and I want to build my first PC but I don't know if I should get a 500 dollar gaming pc here are the specs https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Prismo/saved/#view=NKvCmG and it's titled "First Computer" or should I save up for a better pc and click the link and go to Elixer.

 

So you guys tell me what I should get cheaper one and then wait a few years and get elixer or save and get elixer.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/w4LxmG Here if you wanna save up go with this. I've got a better CPU for gaming and a better GPU. This is compared to your Elixer. A bit better PSU and RAM. You don't need an SSD but you can find cheap 120gb if wanted. I got a cheaper case. The noctis 450 is the same as the H440 on the inside. The Noctis just has LED lighting and a hit stealthy look. You can put custom LEDS on from NZXT if wanted :)

 

 

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