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4/25/2013 9:16:06 PM
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The Nextbox is $500, let's see how good of a gaming PC you can build for $500
If you guys want to check out my OPINIONS/pros and cons on the Nextbox, [url=http://www.bungie.net/en-us/Forum/Post?id=60289690]go to this thread right here[/url] and you can read through my thread and discuss the Nextbox.
Now onto the topic at hand. The Nextbox will be priced at $500. What kind of gaming PC can you get for $500? Well I'm about to show you.
This build NOT include the following things:
1) DVD drive/Blu-ray drive - Because now-a-days on PCs you rarely use them, and you can easily setup a PC without one.
2) Operating system. Although if you want a good, free one, I recommend Ubuntu or Mint (because Steam for Linux is only compatible on those Linus distros).
3) Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor)
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1mA]$500 gaming PC[/url]
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Now, since the Xbox LIVE subscription is making a return, let's factor that in. Going at the CURRENT XBL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE (which is $60 for 1 year), you can get this PC.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1ou]$560 gaming PC[/url]
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($207.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Now, that last was for the price of the Nextbox + a 1 subscription to Xbox LIVE, but we all know that once that runs out, you'll have to pay another $60, and so on. So for those extra years of XBL Gold, you can build a much better gaming PC.
So ya...I just wanted to make this thread for those of you who are now interested in PC gaming because of the recent Nextbox news.
I hope this helped you guys!
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The thing is, the reason that in many cases consoles give you better value, and pull every ounce of power out of it, is because the specifications are all exactly the same. Developers know what hardware they are developing for so they are able to pull every last ounce of power out of those consoles. Granted, many developers (Crytek, DICE, etc) have made PC's real powerhouses for their games, that is not the norm when it comes to other developers. I would compare consoles to an iPhone in the mobile space and Android to PC's because while Android is a much more powerful platform as a whole and more customizable, many developers only develop on iOS because it is easier since they know what the specs are for what they are developing allowing them to pull every ounce of power out of that device. There are pros and cons to both for sure, so arguing that one is better than the other is a broken argument. They both are good in their own ways.
