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[mastergamer117]

Processor 1: Intel Xeon Core-2-Quad 2.6Ghz,12MB Cache
Processor 2: Intel Xeon Core-2-Quad 2.6Ghz,12MB Cache
Total 8 Cores,24MB Cache

Ram: 16GB

Hard Disk: 160GB

Power Supply: 800w With Double 6 Pin Connectors

Excellent Condition

Best For Gaming and 3D Rendering

Demand: 120 usd

 

some dudes trying to sell this pc to me should I go for it?

 

[Xenift]

Thats a reasonable purchase, but with many caveats of buying a server platform.

Like only a single pcie slot, and you need windows server to run it since windows 10 doesnt support multiple CPUs.

 

EDIT: Seems like windows 10 pro supports 2 CPUs.

[MVPernula]

Alright:

• Core 2 Quad is old as balls, might still work but depends on price.
• Low amount of storage so not many games will fit.
• Quality of PSU is important, might be shit, might be good.
• RAM is good.

For $120 it's not bad, but it has no GPU so gaming wint be a thing.

 

What do you have right now?

[Herman Mcpootis]

for $120, it's gonna need some work if you want to game but it seems like a pretty okay deal. add in a 1tb HDD and an RX 470/480 and it should do fine for a gaming PC. 

[mastergamer117]

thanks everyone,

                            the thing I wanted to know is that since it's pre built upgradability would be shit and since this is already old as balls shouldn't I build a pc from scratch for more money, I have a budget of like $500.

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 hour ago, mastergamer117 said:

thanks everyone,

                            the thing I wanted to know is that since it's pre built upgradability would be shit and since this is already old as balls shouldn't I build a pc from scratch for more money, I have a budget of like $500.

$500 is enough for a gaming pc. need os/monitor/peripherals?

[mastergamer117]

yeah I kinda do, I only have 400-450$ for the pc

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

ok, if you need EVERYTHING, get this and OS from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.63 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SSC GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($33.89 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $478.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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