Thoughts? What's a good gaming pc for under $500

Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by Joeyfuller2000, Jul 6, 2016.

  1. Joeyfuller2000

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    I have saved up enough money now that I can get a decent computer finally. What are your thoughts on a decent PC for running BeamNG, GTA 5, etc. under $500?
     
  2. p-p-potato

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    Wouldn't be hard to get a computer to run beamng.drive atleast okay for $500, not quite sure about running gta v though.
     
  3. FalloutNode

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  4. Joeyfuller2000

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    Ok well if I want GTA 5 I guess I'll have to save some more money. Oh well.
     
  5. FalloutNode

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    You could probably play gta v low - mid settings 1600x idk
     
  6. AllTerrainOutlaw

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    https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/M3dnTW/best-value-bang4buck-console-killer-400-gaming-pc-2016 i have this build i run beamng with medium to low settings i run war thunder, wot and farming simulator on high settings how ever i think the first mod you should replace the cpu do not overclock without getting a different cpu cooler the creator reccomends that.
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    Just forgot only con ant run 4k that well
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    DON'T BUY FROM EBAY
     
  7. FalloutNode

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    CPU is $h1t
     
  8. Eastham

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    Why not? I built my PC with parts from eBay. Even if the seller is unscrupulous you have eBay's buyer protection policy that will refund you your money if anything shady happens.
     
  9. AllTerrainOutlaw

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    Ahh i'm currently running thiscpu it is good for its kind eventhough im gonna upgrade to a quad core.
     
  10. OrangePotato

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    John, I bought my motherboard and SSD for my PC off of ebay and it's been pretty good
     
  11. Chickenzfly

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    Just don't go to Best Buy. You can check a YouTube channel named: LinusTechTips, they help with purchasing new computers and making new computers.
     
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