Budget Gaming PC advice

themacdaddy · 21-10-2022 01:57PM #1

Hey all,

A friend of a friend wanted some advice on a gaming PC. I have been long out of the loop on trends and specs that I no longer feel anyway comfortable giving advice. Anyway they are looking at this machine for their 14 year old son and want to know is it any good. On first look (to me) it looks like a low spec gaming machine but is it any good? Would it run Fornite on the PC without graphics issues etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vibox-I-4-Gaming-PC-Processor/dp/B07T4HKJCT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15O3PSFHPRA45&keywords=vibox+i-4+gaming&qid=1666356677&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQ4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=vibox+i-4+gaming%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-1

Spear · 21-10-2022 02:25PM

It should be okay for Fortnite on low detail, managing 30 to 40 fps. It's fairly weak, but if their budget is limited, there's not much choice.

marshray · 26-10-2022 11:18PM

I think it is ok for a beginner

But they can upgrade as time passes.

James781 · 01-11-2022 11:03PM

usually already assembled computers are not the best choice to buy. It's cheaper to find all the parts separately and assemble a powerful PC yourself. If the question is not about money, but about convenience, then you can take this one.

As for games and whether it will be possible to play them on this device, there are different sites where you can enter the characteristics of the device (PC) and see which games can be run on which graphics settings

Ferm001 · 01-11-2022 11:18PM

Something similar came up a few weeks ago “Build or Buy, Small Budget!” and another poster suggested

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/desktops-and-all-in-ones/ideacentre/500-series/IdeaCentre-Gaming-5i/p/99IC9G50341

See the prices do come down every so often.

walterking · 25-11-2022 11:03PM

Just to jump in here,

My knowledge of PC gaming is pong on a zx81, but I'm getting a gaming PC for my godson.

He's 10, and also wants to get into coding.

I came across one that suits the budget - but will it suit him?

Here are the specs - will this be suitable as his first machine?

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 cores, up to 4.40GHz) | Motherboard: A520 chip
GRAPHICS: AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (integrated graphics)
RAM: 16GB (8GB x2) DDR4 3200MHz | STORAGE: 480GB SATA SSD

lmimmfn · 29-11-2022 12:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119922276#Comment_119922276

For programming and light gaming that should be fine, i built a similar rig for my kid back in march(price of CPU should be well down now though vs what i paid), this was the cost in march:

AMD Ryzen 5700G : 306 euro ( you can get this for 218 euro on amazon.de didnt check elsewhere, 5600G is cheaper but has less graphic cores and 6 CPU cores vs 8 in the 5700G)

Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming : 150 euro, motherboard version differences are described on the AMD site - https://www.amd.com/en/products/chipsets-am4

Corsair 2 x 8GB DDR4 3600 C18 ( as the CPU is an APU ram speed makes a difference ) : 79 euro(these are 64euro on amazon.de atm )

Crucial BX500 480GB SSD - ~45 euro( its £33 now on amazon.co.uk, i paid £41 )

Samsung 980 500 GB PCIe 3.0 ~ 65 euro( its £33 on amazon.co.uk now, i paid £54.32)

Total cost was around 630euro, probably ~540 euro now), i had PSU, case, kb & mouse. The stock fan cooler with the CPU is crappy but sufficient.

He plays Farming Simulator 22, Euro/Americal Truck Simulator and Burnout Paradise on it as well as youtube etc. Gfx are a bit crap :), i.e. usually have to turn settings to a minimum and resolution to 1280 x 1024 or similar, but theyre passable and gets 30-40 FPS, i have the intention of adding a dedicated gpu later once prices normalize and electricity isnt crazy expensive( another reason i built this rig was to replace my aging 13 year old power hungry media centre, this rig is the media centre also and very power efficient ).

Im actually surprised at the performance of the the 5700 CPU, its extremely snappy, much better than my gaming rigs cpu(in fairness i built my gaming rig in 2017)

Mishal54 · 29-01-2023 06:25AM

When building a budget gaming PC, it's important to strike a balance between cost and performance. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Look for deals on components: Prices for computer parts can fluctuate greatly, so it's worth keeping an eye out for sales or discounts.
Prioritize the CPU and GPU: These are the two most important components for gaming performance, so try to get the best ones you can afford.
Don't skimp on power supply: A cheap power supply can cause stability issues and even damage other components, so it's worth investing in a good one.
Consider a budget motherboard: A budget motherboard can save you money, but make sure it's compatible with the other components you're using.
Check compatibility: Before you purchase any components, double-check that they are compatible with each other to ensure that you can build a stable system.
8GB Ram is good for most games, but if you can afford 16GB it's better.
Look for a good balance of cost and performance: It's easy to get caught up in trying to get the best components, but remember that you don't need the absolute top-of-the-line components to have a good gaming experience.

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