RBTropical t1_j3s5onx wrote on January 10, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Will I regret getting the Series X? by [deleted]

Ahh ok. Even for the cost of a Series X, you can get a pretty decent PC from used parts these days. Look into it - I picked up a 3800x the other day for £100. 3700x usually goes for that. So:

3700x: £100 16gb RAM: £50 Case: £50 Mobo: £50 PSU: £60 SSD: £50

Leaves you £90 for a GPU if you MUST match the Xbox. I’m seeing 6800s go for £250 on eBay. You could probs get some of the above parts cheaper too, but for £160 more than an Xbox you’ve got a whole gaming PC which can play all the Xbox games, PC games and most PS5 games, with free online and cheaper games making up most of the £160 difference (games usually £20-30 cheaper, live £50 a year etc)

Devian1978 t1_j5kcggh wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

wish I could get a pc that plays my games for that price.

RBTropical t1_j5kcwmq wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:02 PM

You can - go on eBay

Devian1978 t1_j5kd5jy wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Closest I could find that came close to my series x was a grand

RBTropical t1_j5kdzxf wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Again, go on eBay and hunt around - I literally have a breakdown above

Devian1978 t1_j5keokd wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM

I know I read it, looked around ebay and other places, not finding your prices. Moot point though since I have no place to put a PC. I plan on having a gaming pc in maybe 5-6 years. Also, this is just me, buying a used console is one thing, a used pc in anyway is not happening.

RBTropical t1_j5ki4te wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:35 PM

PC barely bigger than a console these days.

Used PC parts about as reliable as a used console. Are you based in the US? Maybe some confusion as my numbers quoted are GBP.

Devian1978 t1_j5kiuhj wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:40 PM

I am unfortunately in the U.S. And I need a small desk for a pc just for keyboard and mouse, tried using a wireless keyboard on a tray, not a me thing. Like I said as soon as I can, I will have a gaming pc with a proper setup, for now the consoles work just fine. there will get sold at some point i’m sure. Not in to much of a hurry, have a game library of close to 1500 games, can’t just up and ditch them since I can’t sell them

RBTropical t1_j5lfcyi wrote on January 23, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Ahh - in that case my numbers won’t work for you as they’re GBP. Most PC games use a controller natively - my brother plays his on a TV with one at his flat