For my son. PC Build.

magicroundabout · 1 Aug 2017 at 18:24

Hi all.

Been out the loop for such a long time I've no idea what is good etc.

But my son would like a gaming pc built or pre built but only has a budget of £200 maybe £250.

What's doable or is this far too low.

He's only 13 but would like something decent.

tamzzy · 1 Aug 2017 at 18:27

doable with 2nd hand components...maybe, definitely nothing respectable if you want new stuff.
(don't forget the cost of windows too)

magicroundabout · 1 Aug 2017 at 18:29

I've windows already so no need to worry about that.

What sort of thing could we be looking at for him

tamzzy · 1 Aug 2017 at 18:33

for 2nd hand components, could get an older i5 (sandy/ivy) + a 7950/670 build probably around £250 from MM
you won't get this much performance new
(but depends if you want warranty or not - tradeoff really, warranty for performance)

magicroundabout · 1 Aug 2017 at 18:36

Nah. Performance is key.

I'm ok building stuff etc if need be.
I'll have a look in the mm.

Thanks for your help

ExoMale · 1 Aug 2017 at 22:20

Plenty of FX 8 core systems about for that sort of money, lot of 1155/1156 with I5 maybe i7 processors, can get some decent haswell with i3, maybe i5, a lot will come with a hd 7000 Radeon or a 1050/750ti for the decent systems anyways.

Certainly lot of potential on the used market.

mistersprinkles · 2 Aug 2017 at 20:47

^This. Otherwise you're going to end up with a poop box.

Prestonian · 8 Aug 2017 at 11:52

What's the criteria again which opens up the used goods forum?

Alice Herbert · 8 Aug 2017 at 14:17

If you are worried about the cost upfront, overclockers do the pay monthly schemes as well. You could get a half decent machine and pay only maybe £20-£30 a month to spread the costs.