Help on budget gaming rig

[teddy1994]

Heyy, could anyone recommend me a gaming rig, budget $600~?

I just need to play current gen games like BF4 and the upcoming AC4 at medium level

My budget is that low because I'm only able to use it regularly for a couple of months.. And back only after 2 years.. Outdated system by then...




I was considering getting 2nd hand rig, but I'm not sure if it is worth it or not? Perhaps someone could help me?


Here's what I've found,

"CPU: Intel Core i5-750 Processor
MOBO: Gigabyte P55M-UD2 Motherboard
RAM: 2 x 2GB OCZ DDR3-1600
GPU: ASUS GTX 550 Ti
HDD: Hitachi 500GB
ODD: DVD RW
PSU: Antec 550W
Case: CoolerMaster Elite 311"
It is being sold @ $400


"CPU : i5-2500
Mobo : Asus P8Z68-V-Pro
Ram : Kingston 1333 8GB
HDD : WD 1 TB Blue
PSU : Unknown
Case : Unknown
No GPU" *Will update on PSU and Case when the person updates..
Being sold @ $500


"Computer for sale i5 2400
CPU:i5 2400
RAM:G.SKILL 4G 1333
HDD:HITACHI 500G
Graphics:ASUS 550Ti 1G
Motherboard:.biostar TP67B+
POWER:ANTEC 550W
Chassis:coolmaster
Monitor:LG E2360 LED"
Sold @ $480

So... is getting a new rig or either 2nd-hand rig better for a couple of months of usage??

Thanks alot!!

 

[bhtan83]

the $400 rig looks ok. need to confirm on the full spec of $500 rig then compare.

 

[HairySpice]

Cpu and mobo if u like the lastest, buy brand new. Ssd buy brand new.
Gpu, psu and ram and also casing can buy used ones. Just look around the market.
Try not to go below 560ti, cos in todays game, that is very minimal liaoz.

 

[teddy1994]

Cpu and mobo if u like the lastest, buy brand new. Ssd buy brand new.
Gpu, psu and ram and also casing can buy used ones. Just look around the market.
Try not to go below 560ti, cos in todays game, that is very minimal liaoz.

I don't need brand new stuffs~ Since I'm only gonna use it for a few months and then let it rot for 2 years..

I'm not trying to play in ultra settings, just gonna be in medium. I'm used to low graphics, so medium is like an upgrade xD if 550ti can do that at a lower cost, why not!

Been using a lousy laptop for my gaming all the while, but after 3 longs years, cannot handle the new games even on low + special fps config already..

 

[bhtan83]

I don't need brand new stuffs~ Since I'm only gonna use it for a few months and then let it rot for 2 years..

I'm not trying to play in ultra settings, just gonna be in medium. I'm used to low graphics, so medium is like an upgrade xD if 550ti can do that at a lower cost, why not!

Been using a lousy laptop for my gaming all the while, but after 3 longs years, cannot handle the new games even on low + special fps config already..

just go for the $400 rig loh. since u not gonna touch it often for the next 2 yrs.

 

[Jian19]

i5-3350p + Asrock h71m dgs ~ $255
Adata 4gb ddr3 ~ $43
Hitachi 500gb ~ $60
PC 7850 1gb ~ $212
CM 311 + Fsp hexa 500 ~ $105

Total ~ $675 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount