Tech Help: I'm looking for a new PC for under $500...

[playahaitian]

Just needed some quick help from bgol Tech Mob

Could ya'll recommend a site where I could get a quality PC desktop just for home stuff nothing major for way UNDER $500?

But still functional.

Thanks

peace.

 

[Ill Paragraph]

Peace,

I need to know this too man. About time that I got another one.

 

[a1rimrocka]

Any gaming?

$500 not including a monitor, right?

Would you take a comparable laptop in the same price range?

 

[luukim]

Walmart?

 

[tallblacknyc]

while we at it any laptops for below 500?

 

[dasmybikepunk]

Amazon or radio shack if you can find a store the have great sales on overstock and close out...

..or them best buy middle tables

 

[clitsational]

got one for my home theater from here

http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294967292,519/Desktops

all upgradeable to win 10

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[kinglickk]

staples.com - surprisingly
microcenter.com
tigerdirect.com
newegg.com

 

[MT Hermit]

staples.com - surprisingly
microcenter.com
tigerdirect.com
newegg.com

staples is definitely a sleeper.

I got an HP earlier this year, pretty much the same as that star wars branded one. after sale price and a $50 rebate I paid i think under $450. regular price was close to $700.

 

[ugk]

What are you using this computer for?

 

[playahaitian]

Any gaming?

$500 not including a monitor, right?

Would you take a comparable laptop in the same price range?

Yup

Yup

 

[playahaitian]

Amazon or radio shack if you can find a store the have great sales on overstock and close out...

..or them best buy middle tables

What are MINIMUM specs I should look for?

 

[playahaitian]

got one for my home theater from here

http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294967292,519/Desktops

all upgradeable to win 10

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Thanks...

Which one is the best for just home use?

Surfing, watching vids-streaming , word processing, downloading,

 

[Sea Bastid]

subbed

 

[blackmarket]

Overall nobody fuckin with microcenter prices and selection and being able to go in store (if you live near one)and even buy open box of you want an extra discount

 

[sammyjax]

Da Don finna come through this bitch like

 

[blackmarket]

I don't know what you're planning on doing with your shit but I got a low level gaming pc for my lil brother back in late may for a little over 400 at microcenter a Lenovo wit a tb and I think at least 8gb ram had a choice of windows 7 or 10 that's the type prices you can expect there

 

[Camille]

Check for deals on slickdeals.net and woot.com. Also back to school sales should be going on.

 

[Confucius]

build it...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p2
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p2

 

[Ceenote]

Amazon product ASIN B00UZFSW6O

 

[MCP]

Better to build your own one

 

[chilibrick]

wait until black Friday.

 

[dHustla]

staples is definitely a sleeper.

I got an HP earlier this year, pretty much the same as that star wars branded one. after sale price and a $50 rebate I paid i think under $450. regular price was close to $700.

Desktop or laptop?

 

[dHustla]

Better to build your own one

This is what I usually do, but I havent done it in at least 6-7 years and I haven't been keeping up with hardware technology.

And I'm not sure I have the time or the resources I used to have to install Windows & all the apps I would need/want and troubleshoot everything.

How time intensive is it these days? Any resources that make it easier or faster?

@Coldchi what chu got fa me mane... on the download side of the game?

 

[MT Hermit]

Desktop or laptop?

Laptop

 

[playahaitian]

Better to build your own one

build it...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p2
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html#p2

Trust me I know...but that's for later date

Just need something quick right now.

 

[playahaitian]

I'm not up on the what the minimum specs are right now...

So I need to know minimum hard drive memory aND processer speed and preferred brands.

 

[dHustla]

I'm not up on the what the minimum specs are right now...

So I need to know minimum hard drive memory aND processer speed and preferred brands.

Ditto... somebody come speak on it

 

[g0nbad real bad]

Dell Outlet!!!! This one is $539 and you can get 30% off coupons bring it down to $378 with 1 year onsite warranty.
OptiPlex 3020
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Certified Refurbished

Tech Specs

• Processor: Intel Core 4th Gen i5-4590 Processor (Quad Core, 3.30GHz Turbo, 6MB)
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2x 4GB) Non-ECC
• 8X SlimLine, DVD+/-RW
• Intel Integrated Graphics
• Dell Outlet OptiPlex 3020 Small Form Factor

 

[ilikebigbutts]

if going for a desktop building is the best option. you can do it for under 300 if you shop right. it also depends on if you're brand loyal like some folks are. building will give you more flexibility when it comes to possible upgrades in the future. i just recently "low budget pimped" (my personal catchphrase for cheap but effective shopping) for a friend for about 250 and its a nice pc. amd quad core processor, 1tb hard drive, 8gb ram. all of it on sale at various sites. mostly newegg and microcenter.

 

[playahaitian]

Dell Outlet!!!! This one is $539 and you can get 30% off coupons bring it down to $378 with 1 year onsite warranty.
OptiPlex 3020
Clear All | Collapse All
Category ?
Certified Refurbished

Tech Specs

• Processor: Intel Core 4th Gen i5-4590 Processor (Quad Core, 3.30GHz Turbo, 6MB)
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• 500 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz (2x 4GB) Non-ECC
• 8X SlimLine, DVD+/-RW
• Intel Integrated Graphics
• Dell Outlet OptiPlex 3020 Small Form Factor

I'm about to push the button on this if I can find the coupon...

But can anyone confirm if the processor is good?

I keep hearing I should pay more attention to that.

 

[playahaitian]

if going for a desktop building is the best option. you can do it for under 300 if you shop right. it also depends on if you're brand loyal like some folks are. building will give you more flexibility when it comes to possible upgrades in the future. i just recently "low budget pimped" (my personal catchphrase for cheap but effective shopping) for a friend for about 250 and its a nice pc. amd quad core processor, 1tb hard drive, 8gb ram. all of it on sale at various sites. mostly newegg and microcenter.

Ok you know what?

if u got time send me a blueprint and I'll check out all the prices and if it's in the ball park I will actually post my experience building my own PC on here to show the bgol fam if it's REALLY as easy as everyone says!

 

[Adam Knows]

Ok you know what?

if u got time send me a blueprint and I'll check out all the prices and if it's in the ball park I will actually post my experience building my own PC on here to show the bgol fam if it's REALLY as easy as everyone says!

AMD A10 7860k 4.0GHz quad core
16gb ram
2TB HDD
capable of playing all games on the market

$500. i agree its usually better to build them but i sell them cheaper then you can buy the parts and build them yourself for:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Quad-Co...GB-2TB-New-Custom-Built-System-/262563983768?

 

[dockoldheart]

That microcenter site is official. if i was in the market for a computer id check it out, i see i7's for like $279.

 

[ilikebigbutts]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2857426 if you wanna start off on the low end. all you need with it is a case and dvd burner. a decent tower can be had for like 40 bucks and a dvd burner starts at 18. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2899084 do this if you want damn near everything you need and if you prefer intel over amd. all you need to get with it is a dvd burner.

 

[Darrkman]

Does it have to be new? Woot.com has some great refurbished laptops. I bought my current laptop from there. My IT guy at work turned me on to the place and that was enough for me.

http://computers.woot.com/plus/acer-aspire-e5-15-6-quad-core-laptops?ref=cp_cnt_wp_4