Ok, so... [help]

[RustyDev]

A little while ago I requested help getting a new computer, and the responses on mcm were not very kind. It is for this reason, I have decided to make this thread.

I am looking to buy either A) a used/refurbished computer for fairly cheap, or B) PC parts either used or new. My budget is not the highest, however I am still optimistic I can find everything I need here on MCM

Looking for:
- Motherboard
- CPU
- Power supply
- Cooling system or fan
- RAM
- Storage
- Computer case
- Graphics card


I do not need anything too good, just want to be able to run minecraft at a solid 60 FPS, and be able to have discord app running with chrome as well. I love to play mc and chat with friends, and mcm is always fun, so that's about it

 

[MTG]

What is the budget exactly? and do you prefer intel or ryzen?

 

[RustyDev]

What is the budget exactly? and do you prefer intel or ryzen?

Tbh I would say 300 is my highest, and that is a lot to me. Also, I am not picky in cpu brands ect, as long as it can run games smoothly.

 

[RustyDev]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/474288/G151_Desktop_Computer

I currently have that and its a great budget build with a i5 7500 and 1050ti

Easily run most games with 60+ decent settings like overwatch all high around 80, fortnite a solid 100 with almost all high, Minecraft like 300
edit : sorry just saw you say the highest you'll spend 300, I'll do some looking

I was told getting an optiplex and putting a decent graphics card works well. This true?

 

[rexs123]

I told you to get an Optiplex and throw a decent video card into it. That's what I did for a while with two AMD Systems and grew from there. Started with an HP tabletop system and a Gateway or HP desktop full tower. Made about $1110 USD; then bought parts and built my main PC.

You can probably get an i5/i7 Optiplex for $250 from eBay.
Computer $140 USD
SSD $40 USD
GPU $140 USD

$320 USD, Great starter system. I can provide you Windows 10 Pro, just shoot me a DM, or use Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop; fabulous operating system and I'm thinking of make it my daily operating system.

Thanks,
Rama

 

[RustyDev]

I told you to get an Optiplex and throw a decent video card into it. That's what I did for a while with two AMD Systems and grew from there. Started with an HP tabletop system and a Gateway or HP desktop full tower. Made about $1110 USD; then bought parts and built my main PC.

You can probably get an i5/i7 Optiplex for $250 from eBay.
Computer $140 USD
SSD $40 USD
GPU $140 USD

$320 USD, Great starter system. I can provide you Windows 10 Pro, just shoot me a DM, or use Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop; fabulous operating system and I'm thinking of make it my daily operating system.

Thanks,
Rama

Thanks!

 

[MTG]

$320 USD, Great starter system. I can provide you Windows 10 Pro, just shoot me a DM, or use Ubuntu 18.04 Desktop; fabulous operating system and I'm thinking of make it my daily operating system.

I agree with everything, he should use Windows 10 Pro Unactivated or he can buy windows a key for $5 on here or some where

 

[rexs123]

I agree with everything, he should use Windows 10 Pro Unactivated or he can buy windows a key for $5 on here or some where

I sell keys for $15 USD. lol

 

[MTG]

I sell keys for $15 USD. lol

Some guy is giving VC of them for free sooo

 

[rexs123]

Some guy is giving VC of them for free sooo

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[Thunderbelly]

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nice job saving your butt

 

[RustyDev]

Just go on Craigslist/Gumtree and find a decent looking seller and purchase a used PC. It'll be more value for the money than buying an Optiplex system & adding a graphics card.

To play Minecraft in high FPS you don't need a lot however.

Craigslist near me is sketchy... go to meet up and probably get robbed xD