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So I was bored tonight and I decided to see what I could build for the same price as a XBone...

 

Xbox One Equivalent System Specs:

 

CPU:  AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory:  Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($35.23 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.00 @ Vuugo) 
PRICE: $496.75
 
Xbox One Price: $499.99
 
Your move Microsoft...
 
 
 
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My Current Build: 

Intel i5 3570K @ 4.4GHz 1.11V, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, Asrock Z77 Extreme4, Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz, Samsung 840 EVO 250GB, Asus GTX 760 DCII Overclocked, Corsair CX600M

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You have a fair amount of rebates there buddy.

Still your move.

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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It seems you forgot windows

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Monitor Windows? Contrary to popular belief most people don't actually those.

so when I make lists I always include them. I mean 1080p monitors that is.

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Monitor Windows? Contrary to popular belief most people don't actually those.

so when I make lists I always include them. I mean 1080p monitors that is.

Well you could use a tv but you do need windows

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Well you could use a tv but you do need windows

Lol that would be a shitty experience.

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

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Monitor Windows? Contrary to popular belief most people don't actually those.

so when I make lists I always include them. I mean 1080p monitors that is.

Yeah Windows is a must, but a games console doesn't come with a TV... So no on the Monitor.

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Yeah Windows is a must, but a games console doesn't come with a TV... So no on the Monitor.

I think 99% of people who buy a console have a TV. Maybe 50% have a 1080p TV

Not many people have a 1080p monitor. 

OS - Windows 8.1 Motherboard - ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0 Processor - AMD FX 8350 Black Edition RAM - 16GB 2x8 Crucial Ballistix Sport Graphics Card - Gigabyte Windforce 2 OC GTX 660 Power Supply - Corsair CX750M CPU Cooler - NZXT Kraken X60 Wireless Adapter - ASUS PCE-N15 PCI-E Adapter Fans - x3 Masscool blue LED 120mm Fans Case - Fractal Design Define R4

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This is what i am currently recommending to people:

CPU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-334-AM

GPU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-068-HS

RAM: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-118-GL

Mobo: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-221-MS

hdd: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-252-SE

PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-042-OK

Case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-025-IW

Windows: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Premium-License/dp/B00ADKZHEG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384317744&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+license

Total Around £456 (could probs get cheaper if you were to shop around)

 

Xbox One UK price: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-7UV-00080-Xbox-One-Console/dp/B00BE4OUBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384317485&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+one

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So I was bored tonight and I decided to see what I could build for the same price as a XBone...

 

Xbox One Equivalent System Specs:

 

CPU:  AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory:  Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($35.23 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.00 @ Vuugo) 
PRICE: $496.75
 
Xbox One Price: $499.99
 
Your move Microsoft...
 
 
 
Thanks to: Ca.PCParkPicker.com

 

close but another thing you forgot, xbox will use an 8 core, but it is likely to be lower clock for many reasons.

Nothing to see here, move along

 

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4 decent cores are better than 8 weak cores any day of the week

Not to mention the fact that not all the cores are allocated to gaming (unless that has changed).

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Not to mention the fact that not all the cores are allocated to gaming (unless that has changed).

it may allocate more in the future through updates to improve game quality so as to allow the console to last longer without them needing to send out more. 

Nothing to see here, move along

 

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it may allocate more in the future through updates to improve game quality so as to allow the console to last longer without them needing to send out more. 

Maybe but probably not. If i remember correctly this is because of some hooha about running multiple operating systems at once as VMs. I cant remember the specifics but i dont think they will change their strategy.

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Now you only need to add 2 controllers, a kinect, an O.S and a bluray player. Plus a 12mth warranty that says: "this will all work together and play every game you buy"  and your set.

Grammar and spelling is not indicative of intelligence/knowledge.  Not having the same opinion does not always mean lack of understanding.  

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Xbone=HD 7790

PS4 = HD 7870

7790<650 Ti Boost

look up specs before you refute :)

My bad for actually looking it up and a few fps on the 650ti boost blowing away a 7790.

650ti boost was the competitor of 7790 when it released

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Add in an OS, Bluray Drive and wireless card as well as an input method (controller vs keyboard and mouse), plus included accessories (headset, hdmi lead, Kinect) and see what your pc would amount to. Not to mention the console will be far more optimised due to it being a standard piece of hardware.

I am a PC gamer and have a fairly decent pc, but currently trying to build an equivalently powered pc for the same price is not possible, give it a few years.

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They're equal actually

if they are equal why can't the Xbone manage 1080p? the 650 Ti boost was designed by Nvidia to be a budget 1080p GPU and it can deliver 1080p in games.

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Overall, look at the hardware specs, and with steam OS coming out Linux gaming maybe the big thing next year, with more games coming out with Linux support every month, not including a Windows OS in the price tag will soon not even be important.

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Overall, look at the hardware specs, and with steam OS coming out Linux gaming maybe the big thing next year, with more games coming out with Linux support every month, not including a Windows OS in the price tag will soon not even be important.

you are right, however most console gamers don't want to build their system or install the OS let alone learn how to, so the crux of the issue is still; you pay more to make the equivalent with a pc then you also have to spend time configuring it all to work at it's best.  consoles are plug and play, hell you don't even need to setup the graphics options as they come pre-configured to be the best they can.

Grammar and spelling is not indicative of intelligence/knowledge.  Not having the same opinion does not always mean lack of understanding.  

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