I found a GREAT PC for under $500 at Best Buy. The link wont post for some reason, but, go to Best Buy's website and search: CyberPowerPC - Gamer Ultra Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black

Graphics Card? If it's AMD it'll break in a month.

Graphics card is Nvidia

Here are the specs:

Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year limited
Product Height 16.8"
Product Width 8"
Product Weight 32 lbs.
Product Depth 19.1"
Gaming Series Yes
Processor Brand AMD
Processor AMD FX-Series
Processor Speed 3.6GHz
Cache Memory 4MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 8GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type SATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 1TB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
Video Memory 1GB
Audio 7.1-channel surround sound with high-definition support
Speakers None
Network Card Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Recordable DVD Drive Yes, DVD±RW/CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling No
Available Expansion Bays 6 (3.5"); External: 3 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (2.5")
Available Expansion Slots 2 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI
USB 2.0 Ports 6 (2 front, 4 rear)
Keyboard Description Xtreme Gear USB
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.) Xtreme Gear USB
Operating System Platform Windows
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
System Version 64-bit
ENERGY STAR Qualified No
Best Buy PC App No
HDMI Output Yes
Blu-ray Player No
Graphics Chip NVIDIA
Drive Capacity 1TB
Discrete Graphics Yes

Eh... intel has the best hardrives...

under 500$? impossibru

enginman911 wrote:

under 500$? impossibru

It is on sale for $489 right now!

for about 500, why not just build it yourself? haha, you could make it better and make it the way you want it for that. (depends though, lol)

Lets break this down a little...

Firstly, the CPU is most likely the Quad Core AMD FX-4100. From benchmarks, reviews, and even benchmarks I did myself with this chip, it is completely outclassed by Intel's DUAL CORE i3-2100.

The memory might be 8GB, but it is not specified at what speed that it runs at, so it could be 1333MHz, or the relatively crappier 1066MHz.

As for the video card, it barely runs BF3 on low at a native resolution. You'd have to run it at like, 1024x768 or 800x600 for a smooth experience.

The only good thing about this computer is the 1TB HDD, which does spin at a standard 7200rpm.

I looked at pictures of the keyboard and mouse, and they look fairly unergonomic. Better off sticking with what you already have.

Honestly, if you took the time to build a PC, you would get better customizability, and while the price is decent, you still aren't getting everything from it.



and plus, I hate bestbuy

Hey I got my PC from best buy >.>

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz - $120
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS - $55
ASUS EAH6770 DC Radeon HD 6770 - $120
8GB Mushkin Enhanced Blackline DDR3 1600 - $45
520W SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze - $61
500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 7200RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s - $80
Antec Three Hundred - $60
ASUS DRW-24B1ST OEM - $20

Total: $561


Even though this is a bit more expensive, you're getting so much more. BF3 runs at up to 60fps on low, 45ish medium, and despite your processor being last gen, it is still (sadly) better than the FX-4100. The only cut-down is the HDD, which is mainly because of everything else. The power supply is also a very high quality 80+ Bronze Certified efficiency. Lastly, the case is a tried and true thing, as it is extremely popular, and from one of my cousins having one and having tested it, I know that it is reliable in terms of not overheating your parts before they even start working.

I wouldn't call this completely better, as it lacks a 1TB HDD and a (relatively crappy, however) keyboard and mouse, but I'd rather look at this as an "alternative" to the $489 PC, as it gives you more performance for (relatively) minor tradeoffs.

Also, all prices were from www.newegg.ca. Generally, you will find cheaper prices on www.newegg.com, which is the American Newegg. You might be able to cut off as much as $20-50.

Ah but quack you forgot the one thing I like most, the OS. $500 is not much at all for an all-in-one like this

The PC (size of an encyclopedia) I have was $400 in an all in one package with vista home prem on it.

thebronxbomber wrote:

Ah but quack you forgot the one thing I like most, the OS. $500 is not much at all for an all-in-one like this

The PC (size of an encyclopedia) I have was $400 in an all in one package with vista home prem on it.

Cracked (sadly) works just as well as legit now

Too be honest it'd be best to just make somethin from parts bought off E-bay.

metsman3.0 wrote:

Too be honest it'd be best to just make somethin from parts bought off E-bay.

ebay is meh, you never know if its always under warranty. It sometimes works, i guess, but its better to straight out get a custom built computer from ebay. Parts are best gotten from retailers from experience. :3

supersceptile wrote:

thebronxbomber wrote:

Ah but quack you forgot the one thing I like most, the OS. $500 is not much at all for an all-in-one like this

The PC (size of an encyclopedia) I have was $400 in an all in one package with vista home prem on it.

Cracked (sadly) works just as well as legit now

but we had this conversation before nub