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How to Build a $500 Gaming Machine

Posted by Zonk on from the cutting-edge-just-isn't-necessary dept.

bacterial_pus writes "Tom's Hardware has a very interesting article on how to build a $500 gaming rig. 'Instead of the newest killer rig from Alienware, Falcon Northwest, Voodoo, etc... how about a system for the rest of us with a realistic budget starting from scratch? We set out to build a reasonable gaming system that will get you through today's game titles without breaking the bank for around $500.'"

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  1. Re:Linux by StonedRat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did you miss the part about it being for gaming?

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  2. Re:Linux by slackmaster2000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dude, you haven't experienced gaming until you've played Tux Racer at 300fps! ;)

  3. For those who can be bothered reading TFA by Timesprout · · Score: 5, Funny

    1 Pay 498$ for XP licience
    2 Pay 1$ bus fare to nearest alienware retailer
    3 Throw brick through retailers window (If you buy a brick it breaks the budget so steal one)
    4 Grab demo model and run (you can call this pc liberation if makes you feel better)
    5 Pay 1$ bus fare home
    6 Happy gaming

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  4. Great Cheap Gaming System by davidwr · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you want a "great" inexpensive gaming system just pretend it's 3 years ago but pay today's prices.

    The best games of 2002 aren't all that bad.

    Want cheaper? Keep dialing back the clock.

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  5. Re:Pirates! by stud9920 · · Score: 5, Funny

    We're not in 1995 anymore. Everyone owns a PC. Now if you build a modern PC, you won't need the old anymore, and good luck selling the old one.

    Only in Microsoft's wettest dreams is it not allowed to reeuse a copy of windows on a newer PC.

  6. Ars Technica by Kesh · · Score: 5, Informative
    I'd rather use the Ars Technica System Guides. They tend to be a bit more realistic and don't hype up a specific price point. Plus, they get all the components in. ;)

    Their Budget Box is comparable to the one Tom's built, and actually includes all the necessary parts in the price.

  7. 3 gamer computer guides for 3 budgets by g_adams27 · · Score: 5, Informative
    Sharky Extreme does this kind of thing on a regular basis, usually every month.

    Value Gaming System Buyer's Guide ($1000 budget)

    High-end System Buyer's Guide ($2,500 budget)

    Extreme Gaming PC Buyer's Guide ($4,000 budget)