I'm wondering if you guys think I should build or buy a gaming desktop with a budget of around $700. I've been watching newegg for assembles rigs and have been trying to do research on building my own. But I would like opinions on which route I should take. Thanks

Sorry I meant to post this in the other fourm. But still wouldn't mind feedback!

This post was edited by WeakPulse on Feb 3 2015 02:03am

You won't build a "gaming desktop" for $700. Graphics card alone is half that. You can build a computer that is better than a Dell for 700, but that is not saying much.

Build ofc,

$700 build >>>>>>>>> any prebuilds that will die within a year.

- Budget:
- Location:
- Specific Use (what games, programs):
- Any spare parts you can re-use?:
- Overclocking your processor?:
- Need an Operating System?:
- Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard?:
- Need a Wireless Card or Adapter?

this

it depends if he wants to load the 3d games or not

if you playing runescape and diablo or w/e, skip a little bit on the gphx card.

Unless that is, you want to play a game with high gphx

http://forums.d2jsp.org/forum.php?f=189

dont skimp on the vid card. ghot uses a titan just for dos oregon trail.

This post was edited by carteblanche on Feb 3 2015 02:58pm

Then define gaming PC. I was under the impression that a gaming PC is just a computer that is tuned for performance in both CPU and GPU power. For 700 you will not be able to get a performant processor and the necessary mobo, power supply, and cooling unit. And that is assuming you skimped highly on the graphics card. So what makes a budget PC a gaming PC?

yes you can,
8320, 290x etc.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NHKZvK
Base Total: $734.93
Promo Discounts: -$14.99
Combo Discounts: -$22.00
Shipping: $3.99
Total: $701.93

and then $651 after mail in rebates.

This post was edited by Secksii on Feb 3 2015 06:05pm

Fair enough. It's been a few years since I have looked at total prices. It would seem that the cost of performance has become much cheaper. I am a bit skeptical about that PSU though. Is 600w enough for that CPU/GPU combo? PSU is not something you want to be cheap with. Also, that case is too small for that GPU. I am not sure if that case has a detachable driv***, or if it has mounts on the bottom/sides. But as it stands that card will extend into the cage so it will need to be removed, or a larger case will be needed.

I will, at least, admit when I am wrong. You put together a decent rig at $700.

yup, unless he plans to OC the cpu. Otherwise, this would be the alternative along with a CPU cooler to OC
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=97306&vpn=110-B1-0750-VR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1120
and you are correct about the case, the HD cage is detachable, so the GPU will have no problems fitting inside it