Can I build A Decent Off A OptiPlex 3020?

[AlanAlan]

Can I build a good decent gaming pc from a OptiPlex 3020? It has 

OptiPlex 3020

• Processor: Intel Pentium G3250 Processor (Dual Core 3.2GHz 3MB w/HD Graphics)
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 4 GB DDR3 1600MHz
• 8X DVD ROM Drive

Intel Integrated Graphics 

All I need is a need graphics card and upgraded memory

Is this worth it? Or If I build it all from scratch will it be better?

 

I can get this computer for $273.

http://m.dell.com/h5/m/us/SecondaryInventorySearch?c=us&l=en&s=dfb&cs=28&key=gmAEb36C2NnMNinb9qojwg%3d%3d&puid=cef19daa

[THELOU101]

I'd also upgrade that CPU

[Electronics Wizardy]

Id just put something in like a gtx 750 an your good. 

 

You could probably build a better system though.

[Xineas]

What's your all in budget? Do you need a screen, keyboard, mouse? What kind of games do you wanna play?

[AlanAlan]

4 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Can I build a good decent gaming pc from a OptiPlex 3020? It has 

OptiPlex 3020

• Processor: Intel Pentium G3250 Processor (Dual Core 3.2GHz 3MB w/HD Graphics)
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 4 GB DDR3 1600MHz
• 8X DVD ROM Drive

Intel Integrated Graphics 

All I need is a need graphics card and upgraded memory

Is this worth it? Or If I build it all from scratch will it be better?

Can you build me a gaming pc with $300 budget?

[AlanAlan]

Just now, Xineas said:

What's your all in budget? Do you need a screen, keyboard, mouse? What kind of games do you wanna play?

It is not for me. It is for some kids. They want to play minecraft and TF2

[aisle9]

15 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Can I build a good decent gaming pc from a OptiPlex 3020? It has 

OptiPlex 3020

• Processor: Intel Pentium G3250 Processor (Dual Core 3.2GHz 3MB w/HD Graphics)
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 4 GB DDR3 1600MHz
• 8X DVD ROM Drive

Intel Integrated Graphics 

All I need is a need graphics card and upgraded memory

Is this worth it? Or If I build it all from scratch will it be better?

 

I can get this computer for $273.

http://m.dell.com/h5/m/us/SecondaryInventorySearch?c=us&l=en&s=dfb&cs=28&key=gmAEb36C2NnMNinb9qojwg%3d%3d&puid=cef19daa

Honestly, by the time you're done spending money on upgraded parts and a GPU--don't forget you'll probably need a bigger power supply, and Dell proprietary PSUs aren't exactly made in higher wattages than the PC, as created, absolutely needs--you're probably to a point where you're better off just building one.

 

My usual technique as of late has been visiting the local Goodwill Computers shop, the happiest place on Earth, and picking up an older Optiplex ($13) or HP Slimline ($25). The Optiplex is more or less the same system. No gut job, just a 1TB HDD I had lying around, a $20 GT 730 off of Craigslist, $30 worth of DDR2 and a $20 Q6600 to replace the E6600 (which replaced a Celeron D 346). The Slimline was a total gut; it's now a Mini ITX teeny tiny sleeper thing with a low profile GTX 750 Ti. That one cost about $350 start to finish to turn into a Skylake box.

 

Point being, for a total investment of $350, I came out with a PC that can run rings around the one up there. I don't advocate buying the refurbished Dells and HPs from Fry's, Micro Center, OEM outlets, whatever, for that reason. For about $85, I refurbed an Optiplex 745 into something better than the Optiplexes they sell at Fry's for $200. I'd suggest going that route if you can. If not, build something imo. That price is just way too high for something that you'll probably have to sink another $150+ into if you're talking about upgrading the CPU and adding a GPU.

[AlanAlan]

22 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

Honestly, by the time you're done spending money on upgraded parts and a GPU--don't forget you'll probably need a bigger power supply, and Dell proprietary PSUs aren't exactly made in higher wattages than the PC, as created, absolutely needs--you're probably to a point where you're better off just building one.

 

My usual technique as of late has been visiting the local Goodwill Computers shop, the happiest place on Earth, and picking up an older Optiplex ($13) or HP Slimline ($25). The Optiplex is more or less the same system. No gut job, just a 1TB HDD I had lying around, a $20 GT 730 off of Craigslist, $30 worth of DDR2 and a $20 Q6600 to replace the E6600 (which replaced a Celeron D 346). The Slimline was a total gut; it's now a Mini ITX teeny tiny sleeper thing with a low profile GTX 750 Ti. That one cost about $350 start to finish to turn into a Skylake box.

 

Point being, for a total investment of $350, I came out with a PC that can run rings around the one up there. I don't advocate buying the refurbished Dells and HPs from Fry's, Micro Center, OEM outlets, whatever, for that reason. For about $85, I refurbed an Optiplex 745 into something better than the Optiplexes they sell at Fry's for $200. I'd suggest going that route if you can. If not, build something imo. That price is just way too high for something that you'll probably have to sink another $150+ into if you're talking about upgrading the CPU and adding a GPU.

what about build new. I can only put out $300 for this gaming build is it possible?

[GDRRiley]

42 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Can you build me a gaming pc with $300 budget?

for 300$ it would most likely be running linux or you can by windows for 25$ off of some sites

[AlanAlan]

Just now, GDRRiley said:

for 300$ it would most likely be running linux or you can by windows for 25$ off of some sites

I got a windows key

[GDRRiley]

Just now, AlanAlan said:

I got a windows key

do you have enought for all the people who want them??

[GDRRiley]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GRMrVY that would be the best you could do for a new PC

[GDRRiley]

 for a benchmark of a similar PC 

[AlanAlan]

5 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

do you have enought for all the people who want them??

I have one for this pc

[AlanAlan]

5 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

 for a benchmark of a similar PC 

 

5 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GRMrVY that would be the best you could do for a new PC

Whats the performance for minecraft and TF2? Is this overclockable?

[GDRRiley]

1 hour ago, AlanAlan said:

 

Whats the performance for minecraft and TF2? Is this overclockable?

great should run it near max

[AlanAlan]

7 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

great should run it near max

Overclockable?

[AlanAlan]

7 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

great should run it near max

If I was going to add a little more in the system like $350. What parts can be better?

[Herman Mcpootis]

5 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

If I was going to add a little more in the system like $350. What parts can be better?

for $350 you can get this after rebate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($117.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: DIYPC M89-R MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($25.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply  ($33.69 @ Directron) 
Total: $356.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 09:14 EDT-0400

[GDRRiley]

4 hours ago, AlanAlan said:

If I was going to add a little more in the system like $350. What parts can be better?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KkKRkT would drop the apu and get a better cpu along with a r7 360 or if you use a mail in rebate http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Z4qbt6/asus-video-card-strixr7370dc2oc2gd5gaming

[AlanAlan]

6 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

for $350 you can get this after rebate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($117.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: DIYPC M89-R MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($25.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply  ($33.69 @ Directron) 
Total: $356.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 09:14 EDT-0400

 

2 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KkKRkT would drop the apu and get a better cpu along with a r7 360 or if you use a mail in rebate http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Z4qbt6/asus-video-card-strixr7370dc2oc2gd5gaming

Which build is better?

[GDRRiley]

32 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

 

Which build is better?

the gtx 950 is just a little faster than the r7 370