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by: CommanderCaleb May 22, 2012 4:58 PM PDT

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A gaming computer under 350 dollars, anyone know one?

by CommanderCaleb - 5/22/12 4:58 PM

Hi, recently my friend is looking for a good computer that would be good for gaming, his price range is 350.

Any ideas?


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Nod to the XBOX or PS3

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/23/12 8:40 AM

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Done. Gaming is a sure thing. For the computer they could get a free old one from freecycle or the free area of craiglist and that will do the rest.
Bob


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Then again, gaming is possible on almost any PC

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 5/23/12 11:15 AM

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Example at http://www.worldofminecraft.com/content/how-make-minecraft-run-great-netbook

A lot of kids make do with very little PC.
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Gaming PC prices

by Willy - 5/23/12 11:10 AM

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Typically prices for gamer PC's aren't cheap or within that $350 range. You can buy a PC in the USA when on sale or "entry level" models that are in $350+ excludes taxes and/or any S/H, but a decent price should start in the $500 or more. It still depends on what is put into the PC as well, because better named devices or performance to include GPU, PSU and/or extra cooling etc. not to mention the case as well would push pricing up. So, let's be realistic in finding a gaming PC would demand better funds to spend. I exclude the availability of any used parts or carry-over parts to a newer PC that one can build. Also, the OS for now is generally when a retail versions is in the $100+ range as an added expense if not carried over from old PC in legitimate fashion. good luck

tada -----Willy happy


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Can you build one?

by earthrace57 - 5/29/12 10:44 PM

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Are you willing to build one?

If so, I advise looking at this (sorry for the PCPartpicker link- its the easiest site to do this)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/98wS


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