Help building my first gaming rig

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Originally Posted by Jerm

So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

I'd like to get back into it because there's a shit ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.

Do what i did and find a cheap business class PC off craigslist. I scored an I5 machine for $200. Pick up a case, RAM, power supply and a video card. You can salvage the Mobo, Processor, RAM, Optical Drive, HD, fans and OS from the donor computer.

Everything will slap together in 30 minutes and now you have a nice gaming machine for $500 or less.

I built a similar machine for work using all new parts rather than a donor computer. The main differences being my work machine has a stronger video card, boots from an SSD instead of a HDD and is liquid cooled (Using that cheap Corsair system). It also cost about $700 more to build.

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Do what i did and find a cheap business class PC off craigslist.

I have had great luck with that on ebay. I have bought many coming off lease for my parents or the family business. The windows key alone is worth it. I have only had one DOA so far but it was an easy return with ebays guarantee. I am not sure if it would work as well for what your saying but i wouldnt be surprised.