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Any bargains on PC's/Gaming PC's?????

  • 09-01-2015 9:34am
    #1
    mydogjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭


    HI, anybody know of any bargains on PC's, for home use. Looking to be able to play some PC games on it also. Looking for €200-€450 price range if possible.
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    There was a video put up here recently from youtube about a 300e console killer PC or something. Have a look


  • #3
    jontr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭jontr


    200EUR would be the starting point for the price of the graphic card only if you're serious about gaming ;)


  • #4
    mydogjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    Brilliant, anyone with a link??
    Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.


  • #5
    mydogjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/dell-vostro-220-quad-core-4gb-ram-hdmi-graphics/7003792

    Found this on Adverts. It's for my son just to play a few games, browse internet etc. Is this good value?


  • #6
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Would you build it yourself ? Much better PC can be built for your money.


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  • #7
    Drexel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭Drexel


    muppetkiller wrote: »
    Would you build it yourself ? Much better PC can be built for your money.

    I second this. Only way to get a pc imo. Its not very hard either.


  • #8
    mydogjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    Have no experience in building a PC, but if I was to where would I buy the parts, what websites are good for buying etc.?
    Basically I just need something for a few games, internet etc. Thanks.


  • #9
    Drexel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭Drexel


    mydogjack wrote: »
    Have no experience in building a PC, but if I was to where would I buy the parts, what websites are good for buying etc.?
    Basically I just need something for a few games, internet etc. Thanks.

    As sugar said about, get over to the PC building and upgrade forum. There is a template you can fill out and poeple will advise on what to buy.


  • #10
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Moved to requests


  • #11
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    mydogjack wrote: »
    Have no experience in building a PC, but if I was to where would I buy the parts, what websites are good for buying etc.?
    Basically I just need something for a few games, internet etc. Thanks.

    It's very easy to build a PC these days and to be honest If you're anywhere near Galway I'd give you a helping hand.

    Go here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842


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  • #12
    mydogjack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭mydogjack


    I have a 10/11 year old Dell Dimension 2400, Windows Xp PC.
    It has Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.66ghz, 512 mb Ram

    Is this any way suitable to use as a build for a Gaming PC, or even as a decent Home PC for Internet?

    I have no experience in building PC's, but would happily give it a go with this.

    Many Thanks in Advance.


  • #13
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    It is possible to get good value machines on adverts, you just need to know what you're looking for. The Dell you linked to is a poor choice, because it has an old-ish processor, but more so the graphics card is 100% unable to play any modern games. I sell machines myself now and again, usually about 400 for i3 machines with gtx750 or similar cards.


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