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Computer help
hey guys i am looking for a cheap computer that i can play minecraft and record on with slim to no lag if it is with in like $200-$350 then that will be the best but i just need a fairly good and cheap thanks
-EnderCat
-EnderCat
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I would recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad L430 ( Intel Core i5-3360M CPU @ 2.80 GHz & 4 GB of RAM )
You....need more money. $250-$350 including monitor and os is just not happening.
$420, including OS (Linux), Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, and the computer itself.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($43.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G206HQLbd 60Hz 19.5" Monitor ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Rosewill RM-P2P Wired Optical Mouse ($3.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Linux distro of your choice ($0.00)
Total: $421.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($148.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($43.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Pareema 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G206HQLbd 60Hz 19.5" Monitor ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard ($6.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Rosewill RM-P2P Wired Optical Mouse ($3.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Linux distro of your choice ($0.00)
Total: $421.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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i still need help
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You arent getting a computer for 200-300, boost your budget and maybe you can get some ideas... Please know this...
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A good computer costs ~$1000. $300 is not by far enough to get a good computer that lasts.
If you build it yourself without legit Windows you can. I spend only €350.
Guys, he wants a premade one as he said earlier as he doesnt know how to put one together.
But on-topic, I dont think you can get a decent one with that price range.
But on-topic, I dont think you can get a decent one with that price range.
EnderCat17guys guys its does not need to be $150-$250 as long as its kinda cheap its fine just dont make it like $500
and btw i know how to build a PC now so you can leave a parts list
KJ_BuildingTeamA good computer costs ~$1000. $300 is not by far enough to get a good computer that lasts.
Um what? $850 And will run pretty much every single game maxed out with >60fps @1080p. I could get it down to 800 and it would still do that if not less.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar B85MG Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.96 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $847.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar B85MG Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.96 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $847.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 09:05 EDT-0400
Anyways, OP, could you stretch your budget to $400? And would you be willing to use Linux until you can afford windows?
jedimaster221-snip-
You are not helping at all. Please leave until you can give legitimate advice.
Here's the best one ever!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($1 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 GTS 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($1 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($1 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($1 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($1 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($1 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($1 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($1 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($1 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($1 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HL161ABB 15.6" Monitor ($1 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($1 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($1 @ Micro Center)
Total: $13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($1 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 GTS 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($1 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($1 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($1 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($1 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($1 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($1 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($1 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($1 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($1 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HL161ABB 15.6" Monitor ($1 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($1 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($1 @ Micro Center)
Total: $13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 22:51 EDT-0400
um... guys i am new to building computers so one is the price real and two whats that stats on it like how much fps for minecraft
It won't be 13 dollars, that would more likely be 1300 dollars. Go seek some proper help from a PC store.
RoboShadow
Everything, bad CPU, bad and small RAM, tiny HDD, bad GPU, bad PSU,
It's all just so bad and old...
well then you make a good PC with only $200-$350 including keyboard mouse and monitor and we will see how good you do
EnderCat17RoboShadowEnderCat17um... i know i am the one making this post but is this a good one?
-insert parts list-
if you want to change the parts or anything its just here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvmbZL
plz tell me if its good and the stats thank you
It is quite horrid.
why?
p.s. do i need the case fan?
Everything, bad CPU, bad and small RAM, tiny HDD, bad GPU, bad PSU,
It's all just so bad and old...
RoboShadowEnderCat17um... i know i am the one making this post but is this a good one?
-insert parts list-
if you want to change the parts or anything its just here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvmbZL
plz tell me if its good and the stats thank you
It is quite horrid.
why?
p.s. do i need the case fan?
EnderCat17um... i know i am the one making this post but is this a good one?
-insert parts list-
if you want to change the parts or anything its just here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvmbZL
plz tell me if its good and the stats thank you
It is quite horrid.
um... i know i am the one making this post but is this a good one?
CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33Ghz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor(14.94)
CPU cooler:Masscool 8WT15-38 42.0 CFM CPU Cooler(6.88)
Mother Board:Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Micro ATX LGA775 Motherboard(69.99)
Memory:Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory(16.45)
Storage:Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive(18.94)
Video Card:PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card(11.98)
Case:HEC Enterprise MicroATX Mid Tower Case(20.39)
Power:Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply(12.99)
Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)(88.98)
Case Fan:Apevia CF4S-BK 25.6 CFM 80mm Fan(2.07)
Monitor:Hannspree HL161ABB 15.6" Monitor(65.99)
Keyboard:Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard(6.99)
Mouse:Rosewill RM-C2P Wired Optical Mouse(4.25)
Total:$353.83
if you want to change the parts or anything its just here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvmbZL
plz tell me if its good and the stats thank you
CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33Ghz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor(14.94)
CPU cooler:Masscool 8WT15-38 42.0 CFM CPU Cooler(6.88)
Mother Board:Gigabyte GA-G41MT-S2PT Micro ATX LGA775 Motherboard(69.99)
Memory:Crucial 1GB (1 x 1GB) DDR3-1333 Memory(16.45)
Storage:Samsung Spinpoint F1 DT 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive(18.94)
Video Card:PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card(11.98)
Case:HEC Enterprise MicroATX Mid Tower Case(20.39)
Power:Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply(12.99)
Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)(88.98)
Case Fan:Apevia CF4S-BK 25.6 CFM 80mm Fan(2.07)
Monitor:Hannspree HL161ABB 15.6" Monitor(65.99)
Keyboard:Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard(6.99)
Mouse:Rosewill RM-C2P Wired Optical Mouse(4.25)
Total:$353.83
if you want to change the parts or anything its just here http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvmbZL
plz tell me if its good and the stats thank you
RoboShadowEnderCat17guys guys its does not need to be $150-$250 as long as its kinda cheap its fine just dont make it like $500
...Why didn't you say this originally? What is your actual budget? This matters A LOT!
maybe $300-$350
If you say so......
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $434.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $434.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 13:59 EDT-0400
Downgrade to a pentium and get a B81 motherboard and up the GPU for this. Would make a parts list but too lazy right now.
EnderCat17guys guys its does not need to be $150-$250 as long as its kinda cheap its fine just dont make it like $500
...Why didn't you say this originally? What is your actual budget? This matters A LOT!
guys guys its does not need to be $150-$250 as long as its kinda cheap its fine just dont make it like $500
and btw i know how to build a PC now so you can leave a parts list
and btw i know how to build a PC now so you can leave a parts list
You could get a laptop from walmart or those surface pros from microsofts.
You are misinformed child, please retire from this thread and pursue a different goal.
If you want a Intel PC, here you go, it might do video recording but with a very low fps
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.23 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $226.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 09:52 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.23 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $226.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 09:52 EDT-0400
No, this will not play Minecraft lag-free while recording. Nothing in this price range will. But it is something, that won't lag terribly on Minecraft. If you want a lag-free computer that you can record with, you need to up the budget by at least a couple hundred dollars.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($87.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($53.19 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.74 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Linux
Total: $257.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 09:42 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($87.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($53.19 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.74 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Linux
Total: $257.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 09:42 EDT-0400
$250 for a computer that you want to have no lag with? I don't think so.
Hey guys i just want it cheap i just sed the $150-$250 would be nice just tell me one that is cheap and pre made because i dont know how to put one together
Get one second hand with cracked Windows. Profit.
My father deals in such computers and refurbishes old machines to work with the latest specs. You won't be able to play Skyrim on it, well on lowest graphics maybe but Minecraft isn't an issue. Such a machine would cost €50 which would be $52.
So your best bet is secondhand without OS or cracked. Not all second hand computers are as ''weak'' or cheap as my family sells. I got my graphics card second hand as well for only €30 making Skyrim Ultra ez. (It won't run Crysis 3 lol)
My father deals in such computers and refurbishes old machines to work with the latest specs. You won't be able to play Skyrim on it, well on lowest graphics maybe but Minecraft isn't an issue. Such a machine would cost €50 which would be $52.
So your best bet is secondhand without OS or cracked. Not all second hand computers are as ''weak'' or cheap as my family sells. I got my graphics card second hand as well for only €30 making Skyrim Ultra ez. (It won't run Crysis 3 lol)
You aren't going to get a cheap, good computer for 250 dollars, sorry bud.
A windows operating system by itself costs nearly $100. $250 is just too small of a budget.
Well there is always a linux distro. Linux would also be a smarter choice due to its amazingness and the raspberry.
Yay linux! Yeah given it's free, runs minecraft fine and generally amazing that would be the way to go. I don't know much about computer building but on other blogs I have read people are building computers for about $1000 just to play minecraft. If you do suceed in buying one for $250 then it will NOT be lag free. Hope this helps
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Or he can just download Windows 7 iso somewhere and put it on a cd then make it boot off of it. Bam, insta Windows 7
You also need a CD key. Just sayin'.
Yeah, no... You need more budget unless you plan on buying everything second hand, in which case, you've gotta work that out on craigslist.
Again, he can do this for $250, but he'd have to get things second hand.
i still need help
