As a console gamer, I'm getting tired of spending $60 on games for my Xbox 360, and I also hate waiting a year or two for the price to come down. Therefore, I've decided to skip buying one of the new consoles, and just build myself a PC. Problem is, I don't have a whole lot of money, only about $400-$415. Although that isn't a lot, I don't plan on playing a lot of graphically intense games. Mainly games like TF2, MineCraft, Valve and Steam games, possibly stuff like Saints Row IV and maybe CoD. Also, I don't mind playing on lower settings, as long as I get good FPS. And so, here's the rundown:
- Budget: $400, maximum is $415
- Country: U.S.A
- Is there a retailer you prefer: Nope, I don't mind buying from any site.
- Do you need peripherals: I already have a monitor.
- What will you be using you computer for: Gaming and Internet surfing.
- Do you overclock or want to get into overclocking: Probably not.
- Do you plan on going for custom watercooling now, or in the future: Doubt it.
- OS. Do you need a new one: Nope.
- What kind of settings do you like or what FPS do you want to play at: I like higher FPS of course, and I don't mind lower settings to achieve them.
- What resolution will you be playing at: 1080 or 720.
- What kind of games do you like to play: Valve and Steam games, open-world type games, first person shooters.
- What specific game will you be playing: TF2, L4D2, MineCraft, various CoD's, Just Cause 2, GTA.
So that's what I need. I that for what I need, this can be done. However, I am no expert, and that's why I need you guys to help me out. Thanks so much in advance, and just tell me if you need more info.