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16 years 10 months ago #6770 by SPA031
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February 28, 2008
Build an $800 Gaming PC
By Jason Cross



Gaming computers cost several thousand dollars, right? That's common knowledge, you'd think. Of course, those of us in the do-it-yourself community know better. You can build a perfectly capable gaming PC for little money. In fact, for years we've been challenging ourselves to build a decent gaming rig for less than $800.

Sacrifices must be made for such an inexpensive gaming rig. With a $1,000 price point, you could do a lot more. But picking a price point that is easy, that requires no tough decisions, isn't the point. The point is to show that large-scale OEMs, the guys who do the most volume at these prices, could certainly sell you a good gaming PC for this price if they wanted to. For the most part, they don't, and that's the power of building your own computer—you can get what you wouldn't buy elsewhere.

Click <a href="www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2270998,00.asp" target="_blank">here to read the full article.

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<br /><br /><!-- editby --><br /><br /><em>edited by: Robert_Thompson, Mar 01, 2008 - 08:26 AM</em><!-- end editby -->

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16 years 10 months ago #6871 by SPA031
I just purchased a great gaming PC for under $800 fully assembled. I've been using it for running FSX with all of the simulator settings to the max and I get from 10-20 fps.

All you need to add is your own wireless or LAN connection for internet access.

It comes with a keyboard and mouse. This price does not include a monitor.

Here is a link to the NewEgg catalog page where you can order one: <a href="www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229003" target="_blank">NewEgg.

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16 years 10 months ago #6872 by tbone-guy
That sounds brilliant...how about a few pics...

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16 years 10 months ago #6873 by YETIV8R
Holy cow, that is great news Bob.

The price is right.

Also, fyi, some guys build and sell great gaming machines on craigslist. Look for your local craigslist website. There are lot of good gaming computers for sale either used or new.

For example:
minneapolis.craigslist.org/sys/614884607.html

minneapolis.craigslist.org/sys/615254201.html

You may get very good deal there sometimes.

Just sharing.

Naresh

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16 years 10 months ago #6880 by jetjerry
Happy to hear you got a new PC that will run FSX Bob!

Have FUN!

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