I want to buy a used pc but my dad keeps telling me to just go to Best Buy and get one how can I reason with him???

[minervx]

this build is not bad for $250 price.  but you can get better for your money if you spend $400-500.

 

the problem with this build is that it's limited by a mediocre CPU and in a few years, it wont be worth upgrading.

 

at least if you build a $400 computer now, with something like a Ryzen 3 2200G, you can add a good graphics card down the road and it'll still be a good computer.

[Zacspark]

4 hours ago, minervx said:

this build is not bad for $250 price.  but you can get better for your money if you spend $400-500.

 

the problem with this build is that it's limited by a mediocre CPU and in a few years, it wont be worth upgrading.

 

at least if you build a $400 computer now, with something like a Ryzen 3 2200G, you can add a good graphics card down the road and it'll still be a good computer.

The prob is that I don’t have a job, so I don’t have a steady source of income

[minervx]

Just now, Zacspark said:

The prob is that I don’t have a job, so I don’t have a steady source of income

unless you really need a computer right now this second, save up.

 

if i only had $250-300, id get a really good tablet before buying a bad desktop.

[Zacspark]

4 minutes ago, minervx said:

unless you really need a computer right now this second, save up.

 

if i only had $250-300, id get a really good tablet before buying a bad desktop.

I have a tablet

[minervx]

save up save up save up

[Zacspark]

14 hours ago, Being Delirious said:

Here you go

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/cheap-gaming-pc/6518795579.html

I texted him as soon as you gave me the link but he said it already sold ;..(

[NTDaws]

Just now, Zacspark said:

I texted him as soon as you gave me the link but he said it already sold ;..(

Dang. Tell him to remove the ad then.

[Zacspark]

33 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Dang. Tell him to remove the ad then.

I was totally going to buy it to ;( 

[Zacspark]

36 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Dang. Tell him to remove the ad then.

Would it be possible to buy like an optiplex and upgrade it?? Just wondering bc I see those things all over the place

[Zacspark]

37 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Dang. Tell him to remove the ad then.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/i3-slim-desktop-computer/6517808615.html would this be ok??? Bc I don’t think I will be playing any super challenging games on it

[NTDaws]

Just now, Zacspark said:

Would it be possible to buy like an optiplex and upgrade it?? Just wondering bc I see those things all over the place

Yes but look for a full size tower if you do.

[Zacspark]

Just now, Zacspark said:

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/i3-slim-desktop-computer/6517808615.html would this be ok??? Bc I don’t think I will be playing any super challenging games on it

Maybe a ram upgrade

[Zacspark]

1 minute ago, Being Delirious said:

Yes but look for a full size tower if you do.

Ok thanks, what would you recommend upgrading?

[Zacspark]

3 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Yes but look for a full size tower if you do.

Do you know of any models to maybe look for??

[Zacspark]

5 minutes ago, Being Delirious said:

Yes but look for a full size tower if you do.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/windows-10-pc-monitor/6510182861.html is this a good price?? He says it’s negotiable to

[Zacspark]

On 3/23/2018 at 12:00 AM, This_guy1998 said:

 

If @Zacspark can get that i5 3570k system it may be a better deal.

I still this pc any good for the price?? 

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/entry-level-gaming-and-work/6534339021.html

[This_guy1998]

47 minutes ago, Zacspark said:

I still this pc any good for the price?? 

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/sys/d/entry-level-gaming-and-work/6534339021.html

Best bet is to save up. I almost went down that route a few years ago, so instead I saved up and ended up building a decent pc. Then after I got a decent job, I saved up to upgrade to the parts that are currently in my rig. 

[Zacspark]

1 hour ago, This_guy1998 said:

Best bet is to save up. I almost went down that route a few years ago, so instead I saved up and ended up building a decent pc. Then after I got a decent job, I saved up to upgrade to the parts that are currently in my rig. 

Would it be ok to buy that pc and upgrade it later when I have the money?

[Zacspark]

1 hour ago, This_guy1998 said:

Best bet is to save up. I almost went down that route a few years ago, so instead I saved up and ended up building a decent pc. Then after I got a decent job, I saved up to upgrade to the parts that are currently in my rig. 

It doesn’t really have to be fast at all but I would like to play fortnite and Minecraft etc I probably won’t be playing any new titles due to being poor

[This_guy1998]

3 hours ago, Zacspark said:

Would it be ok to buy that pc and upgrade it later when I have the money?

It depends. Personally I wouldn't unless thats my last choice. Ryzen APUs are one of the best budget options right now.

[SkilledRebuilds]

On 3/24/2018 at 6:20 AM, Zacspark said:

Would it be possible to buy like an optiplex and upgrade it?? Just wondering bc I see those things all over the place

EASY AS - Many here on LTT have probably done a few already like I have.
i7 3770 4Cores8Threads @3.4Ghz Base, 3.9Ghz Turbo, 3.7Ghz Typical

16GB DDR3 Ram (1600Mhz - Chipset Limited)

4GB MSI 1050Ti Low Profile (70-75w Usage MAX - No 6Pin Pwr) +0Mhz Core +500Mhz Vram in some Testing,

Sata3 128GB SSD & 1TB HDD

Adding vent holes in side panel drops 3-5*c.

260w PSU - Est Usage 150-200w /Depending on how much you squeeze out of both CPU/GPU at the same time.

SFF <- Important - SMALL FORM fACTOR STYLE SIZING
SFF sized 1050Ti (expensive now, prices should come down soon hopefully) will fit in those, performs 2% slower,.... IF AT ALL, plus Turboboost is always running it higher and lower.
Playlist of Titles Running - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ofzFlQXfuFEXJINN914cgz93B4qquk-

 

Way ample for many to game on.