$600 budget PC build that kicks the sh*t out of next-gen consoles.

AMD FX-6300 FX-Series Six-Core Processor Edition, Black AM3 FD6300WMHKBOX $129.99
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FX-6300-Six-Core-Processor-FD6300WMHKBOX/dp/B009O7YORK/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357313866&sr=1-6

Gigabyte AMD 760G + SB710 Chipset DDR3 1333 AM3+ Micro ATX Motherboard (GA-78LMT-S2P) $58.11
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-SB710-Chipset-Motherboard-GA-78LMT-S2P/dp/B0054OWT0G/ref=sr_1_2?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357312246&sr=1-2&keywords=AMD

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500w Power Supply $39.99
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Supply-RS500-PCARD3-US/dp/B001G0WPLK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357311407&sr=1-1

Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory $39.99
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=pd_sim_pc_3

Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s NCQ 64 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive $89.99
http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-ST2000DM001-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_2?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357311883&sr=1-2

Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower Computer Case with All-Black Interior (RC-430-KWN1) 39.99$
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-430-RC-430-KWN1/dp/B003O8J11E/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357311975&sr=1-2

EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SUPERCLOCKED 2048MB GDDR5 DVI HDMI DP Graphics Card 02G-P4-2662-KR $209.99
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-SUPERCLOCKED-Graphics-02G-P4-2662-KR/dp/B00966IREK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1357312065&sr=1-1

So resuming

AMD FX-8150 6-Core 3.5 GHz
Gigabyte AMD 760G Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz
EVGA GeForce GTX 660 SUPERCLOCKED 2048MB GDDR5
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500w
Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 2 TB SATA 6 GB/s

Cooler Master Elite 430 - Mid Tower

In total: 607,06$

OS: Don´t you have any XP cd, you cheap bastards ? Where did you live all these years, in a cave ?

If you do have onemiser XP cd, then you can upgrade it to Windows 8 for 39.99 from a Microsoft online store.

Then the total would be 647, 05.

If I can build a 600$ gaming PC, imagine what Steam can make for the same money on massive scale and contracts with major hardware manufactures with their Steam Box. Besides this build is from components of 2012, its cost will be arround 400$ by the end of 2013.

***See the 4th column.

The prices of the component are bound to a specific date. The build´s cost was calculated in 01/04/2013.

LOLPCRR360DD

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

AdobeArtist

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

AdobeArtist

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

jhonMalcovich

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

jhonMalcovich

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

1. No Windows
2. We don't know the specs of the next-gen consoles, besides the WiiU

[QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

Do computers run without an OS now? While Linux may be free, if we're installing games, then we're going with Windows. And it's not like the Win95 days that you can just install the same disc on as many computers as you like.

Since Windows required activations starting with XP, the OS registers the hardware it's installed on (gets info about the HDD, mobo, cpu, gpu, etc...) when it's activated. You can re-activate it on the same rig if you had to reinstall, but you can't install the same copy onto a different unit when the install process checks to see that it was activated on a system with completely different specs.

Even if you go with a Builders Edition of Windows (so not the standard shelf copy), it's still just under $100. Why do these topics always ignore the OS cost into the build?

lowe0

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

Actually I am already in the working world. I just making additional studies. But it looks like once I got my account for Campus Sofware library, it never expires. LOL. Besides the OS I downloaded, W7 Professional, didn´t expired eihter.

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

jhonMalcovich

Actually I am already in the working world. I just making additional studies. But it looks like once I got my account for Campus Sofware library, it never expires. LOL. Besides the OS I downloaded, W7 Professional, didn´t expired eihter.

[QUOTE="lowe0"][QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

I got mine for free, College-Microsoft program, free MS software for students.

jhonMalcovich

Actually I am already in the working world. I just making additional studies. But it looks like once I got my account for Campus Sofware library, it never expires. LOL. Besides the OS I downloaded, W7 Professional, didn´t expired eihter.

Nah, more like 600 just to upgrade the GPU you'll need to do that. :o

Anyhoo, minus Wii U of course, which next gen console have you played to come to your conclusion? :P

[QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

[QUOTE="lowe0"] And your plan for when you get out of college is...? Once you're out in the working world, the freebies dry up.clyde46

Actually I am already in the working world. I just making additional studies. But it looks like once I got my account for Campus Sofware library, it never expires. LOL. Besides the OS I downloaded, W7 Professional, didn´t expired eihter.

In the worst scenario, this

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_run_windows_games_linux

That's the way most people will go instead of taking a risk on the next Sony and Microsoft consoles that are destined to fail.

[QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

[QUOTE="lowe0"] And your plan for when you get out of college is...? Once you're out in the working world, the freebies dry up.lowe0

Actually I am already in the working world. I just making additional studies. But it looks like once I got my account for Campus Sofware library, it never expires. LOL. Besides the OS I downloaded, W7 Professional, didn´t expired eihter.

Honestly, Steam is already working on LinuxSteam. There is already a beta version. It´s a question of time when it will be expanded.

We'll have to wait for them to announce 720/ps4 price and additional fees before laying down ownage.

Im positive next gen consoles will out perform that build, even top it in RAW powerGioVela2010

By the end of 2013, when next-gen consoles released, I will be able to build something much beefier for the same money.

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]LOLPCclyde46

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="RR360DD"]LOLPCFear-

Because we totally know that;

1. Next-gen consoles are confirmed and coming out soon.

2. Full details and specifications are totally available.

Lol Mac ProFear-

Of all the nice hardware he has, including a fully built custom rig, you still need to shoot for the Apple product, eh?

Low.

Plus with cheaper games and Steam sales, PC is even cheaper and it's still superior!

I order to be jelly I would need to be jealous in something you have? Lol mac pro user got rippedFear-

[QUOTE="clyde46"][QUOTE="RR360DD"]LOLPCFear-

We don't know what the final specs for the next generation of consoles is. Even the Wii U is still somewhat of a mystery..

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]Im positive next gen consoles will out perform that build, even top it in RAW powerjhonMalcovich

By the end of 2013, when next-gen consoles released, I will be able to build something much beefier for the same money.

[QUOTE="jhonMalcovich"]

[QUOTE="GioVela2010"]Im positive next gen consoles will out perform that build, even top it in RAW powerGioVela2010

By the end of 2013, when next-gen consoles released, I will be able to build something much beefier for the same money.

Just making my point that 600$ gaming PC is a reality.

Not only is this thread ignorant, it also sucks. No budget PC is going to kick the **** out of next gen consoles.

We don't know what the final specs for the next generation of consoles is. Even the Wii U is still somewhat of a mystery..

Zophar87

Wii U is such a mystery that it struggles to run Batman Archam city. This build would run BAC at 60 fps, extreme details

The 4th column

what's your problem with Mac's?Tessellation

He even puts users who he doesn't like in his signature.

Pre-teen behavior.

[QUOTE="Fear-"][QUOTE="clyde46"] You jelly.clyde46

He actually spent 5,000 British Pounds on a PC, which equals to over $8,000 in US currency.

Would still rather wait another 2 years or so, so an even more beastly PC will be cheaper.SaltyMeatballs

I will buy mine in 2014, when the Star Citizen is released. So far my 4-year-old machine wasn´t threatened by any recent AAA game.

Playing everything maxed in 1080p, perhaps, only lowering AA and SSAA a bit.

I like how "Budget" is $600.

But... then I'd have to play video games on a PC. UGH...

A system that costs 700$ which will be more then ps4 and 720 because they would never sell at that price. You have to put it together your self and it does not come with inputs like a console would. On top of that you lied about the price saying, you should use an old windows disc lying around which is breaking the law. :lol:

on a side note we don't even know what the specs are. You are just taking a shot in the dark picking a new gpu.

I like how "Budget" is $600.

Quaker-w00ts

Why even build a budget PC... if your going to go that route, just spend the extra cash and really enjoy your rig. If you dont have the extra cash... stick to consoles and post about how PC is trash. As much as some herms would like to convince you otherwise... a nice rig will cost you.

[QUOTE="Fear-"][QUOTE="clyde46"] Lol, RROD. Tessellation

They're amazingly overpriced.