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Need input on parts for my new rig

I'm in need of a new desktop, since my current one hasn't been updated for about 4 years. I am only interested in whats actually inside the case and the case itself. I'm not very savvy with computers thesedays, and therefore I was hoping somebody could help suggest some components which would build a full PC for around $400 USD. The games I'm playing right now are LoL and Guild Wars 2 so the PC doesn't have to be anything top-notch, but I am unsure of what games I may purchase in the future so some speed would be nice.

Thanks for any help.

tldr: suggest parts for a pc with a budget of around $400.

December 14, 2012

4 Comments • Newest first

HastyHeist

[quote=djpinc19]You don't know what you are talking about.

So you're totally okay with building a computer from a pile of parts if you have to?

...because a self-built computer cannot beat the price of prebuilt desktops, but prebuits don't have gaming grade video cards.[/quote]
I'm sorry I wasn't aware there was an expert on this site.

Reply December 14, 2012
djpinc19

[quote=HastyHeist]$400? lmao the latest processor almost costs that much. I'd get a laptop with an i3 processor or something.[/quote]

You don't know what you are talking about.

[quote=Jimmy985]...I'm not very savvy with computers ... help suggest some components
tldr: suggest parts for a pc with a budget of around $400.[/quote]

So you're totally okay with building a computer from a pile of parts if you have to?

...because a self-built computer cannot beat the price of prebuilt desktops, but prebuits don't have gaming grade video cards.

Reply December 14, 2012
HastyHeist

$400? lmao the latest processor almost costs that much. I'd get a laptop with an i3 processor or something.

Reply December 14, 2012
crazygama

there is very little benefit in going out and MAKING a $400 pc.

Its faster to just buy at that price as you wont really be saving that much $.

Buy a desktop with a decent processor (3rd gen intel i5 or better) and buy a separate gpu for like $70-200.

Reply December 14, 2012