Help with deciding on a pre built PC

SimplyBlue · 29-07-2023 09:13PM #1

Hi guys,

My niece is looking to buy a pre built PC to pretty much only play the Sims 4 + custom mods for the game. Not in tune with PC part prices etc so looking for some help.

I've come across this prebuilt: https://www.laptopsdirect.ie/medion-s71-core-i5-10400-16gb-1tb-ssd-gtx-1650-windows-10-advanced-desktop-10024442/version.asp

No mention of the PSU / motherboard in the listing, but overall it seems like it should run the game on the recommended settings.

Is the price too much for what you're getting on this one or does it seem ok?

Thanks in advance

K.O.Kiki · 30-07-2023 09:46AM

That's terrible.

3yo CPU & 4yo GPU, and budget junk at that.

I'd suggest a used build, or at least a used GPU like RX 580 8Gb/GTX 1660 Ti in a budget machine.

SimplyBlue · 30-07-2023 01:46PM

Thanks for that.

Have looked on adverts.ie locally.

Any input on these two?

https://touch.adverts.ie/desktops/gaming-pc/30956912

https://touch.adverts.ie/desktops/custom-gaming-pc/30616258

Second one seems to be willing to go down to €450

K.O.Kiki · 30-07-2023 01:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120915863#Comment_120915863

1660 is a bit better than 6500 XT, though the CPU is a bit weaker. But €450 for the machine is a steal.

Homelander · 03-08-2023 07:17AM

That prebuilt for €600 - there's nothing wrong with it and it's not a massive rip-off or anything for a retail price, it is most definitely not junk or terrible.

It's not exactly cutting edge but would run Sims 4 perfectly and plenty of other games including newer ones. I've personally played Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Enlisted and Battlefield V on a GTX1650 perfectly at high settings, for reference.

I doubt someone playing Sims 4 is suddenly going to leap forward and decide to play Cyberpunk 2077 or Crysis Remastered.

For the sake of €100-150 saving, and for who/what it's intended for, I would be cautious about buying 2nd hand.

Anything goes wrong, or fails, you're on your own and troubleshooting/replacement will be at your own expense.

2nd machine specifically - better graphics card but won't really make any difference in Sims 4, CPU is a bit slower but won't make any difference either.

Overall for someone looking to play Sims 4 or similar games the prebuilt for €600 is perfectly fine in terms of functionality and value considering it's a prebuilt.

If you really want to save money, you can get an older 2nd hand machine for about €200 that would run Sims 4 perfectly.

Help with deciding on a pre built PC

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