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Hey guys. So my friend needs a PC. He's never owned a console or anything, and just started "gaming" on his craptop a while ago. Now he needs a  real PC that he can game on. He wants it to be anywhere in the 400-500 dollar range. He was going to buy the Alienware Alpha, but luckily I kept him away from that route... and remember, he's most likely going to play casual and stuff, mostly light gaming. He is, however, interested in AAA games, but I think he can manage with turned down graphics. 

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Hey guys. So my friend needs a PC. He's never owned a console or anything, and just started "gaming" on his craptop a while ago. Now he needs a  real PC that he can game on. He wants it to be anywhere in the 400-500 dollar range. He was going to buy the Alienware Alpha, but luckily I kept him away from that route... and remember, he's most likely going to play casual and stuff, mostly light gaming. He is, however, interested in AAA games, but I think he can manage with turned down graphics. 

go for this:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rmFsrH

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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Is a copy of Windows or any peripherals needed?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Hey guys. So my friend needs a PC. He's never owned a console or anything, and just started "gaming" on his craptop a while ago. Now he needs a  real PC that he can game on. He wants it to be anywhere in the 400-500 dollar range. He was going to buy the Alienware Alpha, but luckily I kept him away from that route... and remember, he's most likely going to play casual and stuff, mostly light gaming. He is, however, interested in AAA games, but I think he can manage with turned down graphics. 

what is needed my friend ? A monitor? Speakers? Keyboard + Mouse ? Anything else ? Windows ?

NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER STOP LEARNING. DONT LET THE PAST HURT YOU. YOU CAN DOOOOO IT

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Here:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.40 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($152.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.60 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $509.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 18:34 EDT-0400

Intel i7 7700K | MSI Z270 Gaming M3 | MSI GTX 1070 Gaming X| Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB DDR4 3000Mhz | Samsung EVO 850 250GB | WD Blue 1TB | Corsair CS650M | Thermalright Macho Rev. A | NZXT S340

CM Storm Quickfire TK [MX Blues] | Zowie FK1 |  Kingston HyperX Cloud

 

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what is needed my friend ? A monitor? Speakers? Keyboard + Mouse ? Anything else ? Windows ?

Windows? I've got a copy.

Keyboard/mouse? Taken care of.

Just the tower, that's all I need.

 

Is a copy of Windows or any peripherals needed?

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$69.99 for a 450W PSU is borderline ridiculous imo

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.40 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($53.10 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $501.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 18:49 EDT-0400
 
 
 
R9 280, i3, nice PSU, 8GB RAM, all you could need

i5 4670k - Z87X-UD3H - EVGA GTX 670 Sig 2 - Samsung 840 Evo 250GB - 8GB Avexir Core White 1600Mhz - Corsair 750D w/ RGB LED Mod & Remote Control - 2x SP120 - 3x Enermax Cluster - 2TB Seagate SSHD - Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 - SuperFlower Leadex Gold 750W 

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How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7VL9YJ

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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