2024 the best cheap gaming pc review
Price: $176.99
(as of Nov 08, 2024 15:02:09 UTC - Details)
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Built on one of the world's most stable platforms, the Dell OptiPlex Gaming Tower, and powered by an Intel Quad-Core Processor with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 (2GB) Graphics Card; This gaming PC can play nearly any game with adjusted settings.
Setup to be the best, most affordable entry-level gaming PC on the market; Play Fortnite, CS: GO, Minecraft, Valorant, Garry's Mod, Apex Legends, Dota 2, and much more!
This entry-level Gaming PC kicks off the aspiring PC gamer and is ready to use straight out of the box with Windows 10 Home 64bit installed, updated, and ready to go.
This Gaming Computer includes a Periphio RGB Gaming Bundle with a Premium RGB Gaming Mouse; RGB Gaming Keyboard, and of course the Dell OptiPlex Gaming Computer with the NVIDIA GT 730 (2GB) for quality entry-level gaming.
Every computer from us is professionally renewed through a set of globally recognized and top-tier production processes, including a full-system test, a fresh install of Windows 10, and robust stress testing.
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{AFFORDABLE PC GAMING} Powered by Intel and NVIDIA; Play popular games and eSport titles like League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Fortnite, Minecraft, and much more for the best price!
{GRAPHICS CARD} Built with NVIDIA's GT 730 2GB graphics card you can expect smooth frames at 720p-1080p resolution on a variety of graphic settings
{STORAGE SETUP} This HP Gaming PC comes with an ultra-fast 128GB Solid State Primary Drive (SSD) + 500GB Additional Storage for plenty of storage and includes extra SATA ports for room to expand in the future
{STABLE PLATFORM} A brand new power supply and fully tested hardware, this Gaming PC is certified refurbished, with Microsoft Windows 10 installed, updated, and ready for immediate use
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Reviewer: DHP
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good value but needs clarification
Review: I needed a reliable pc to replace a very noisy, prone to crash existing one and this purchase fit the bill. For around $400, itâs a good deal but thereâs a few caveats that go with that. As for a gaming platform it lacks any certain essentials.the positives:quiet and small form factorreliable processor and sufficient ram (16gb) for the pricegood customer service although i havenât needed itNice keyboard and mouseA great selection of how to videos for those less familiar with computing environmentsThe less than positive:The OS drive is a 100gb ssd. The user will need to constantly monitor this space as it will fill up fast with temp files and other data that the user may not be aware of. Recommend replacing this with a 500gb ssdthe storage drive is a 500gb drive. Considering that thereâs few restrictions on application size anymore because storage is cheap, this is not even close to sufficient space. Recommend a3tb or greater drive which btw can be purchased for under $100.No wireless card and the wireless dongle is outdated (300mps, 2.4ghz) no support for 5ghzNo room for expansion inside the case. while the mother board has 4 SATA connections, one is used by the dvd drive and the 4th is used by an unknown device. the only option for adding more drives is to use externals. 01/21. I had contacted Blair before this review was published to ask why and they sent me a 5ghz dongle without being requested to. Awesome customer support!Am underpowered GPU. Bear in mind this is being marketed as an introductory gaming machine. The card installed is likely sufficient to handle most non-shooters.Iâm very satisfied with what i purchased because i knew what i was purchasing, but for folks new to computing, if you purchase this pleases be aware that you may need to purchase additional peripherals to bring this pc up to speed as a full-speed gaming machine.My modifications:Once i know i can safely reinstall the OS and activate it I will replace the ssd with a 500gb ssd. This has proved to be ample space for the OS and any temp or installation files that come with downloads and installs.i removed the 500gb storage drive and replaced it with 6tb drive. considering some of the programs i own are greater than 70gb in size each, this was essential.I replaced the graphics card with an Nvidia gtx1050 ti with 32gb onboard memory. This should be sufficient to run everything i own or purchase in the next few years.I also added a 4tb portable hard drive for backups and system tools i can use on other machines when required.Replace the 300mhz wireless dongle with one that works with both 2.4 and 5ghz networks for faster throughout.If youâre familiar with the shortfalls and are ok with a 6th generation (or possibly older) processor then this is an ok buy. Just be sure you know what youâre going to get when it arrives.
Reviewer: Quintell trapp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sleeper build lol
Review: This is my first pc and I was on a seriously tight budget this pc came with 16 gbs of ddr3 ram a gt 730 and an i5-3570 cpu originally thinking this was all fine I was excited. Set up was incredibly easy after running a couple of games like Fortnite, guild wars 2, and rocket league, is where I started to realize the problems of the system I was barely getting 30 fps across all of the games and I was playing on the lowest quality settings coming from ps5 itâs a real jarring experience. But after doin a ton of research Iâve been having fun learning all the ins and outs of this pc.Iâve upgraded the cpu to a I-7 4790 ($30)I next upgraded the power supply to a 500w ($35)I decided to go with a gtx 970($44) for my gpuWith all my cheap lil upgrades Iâm either at 60 fps or higher in certain games that I play, I can also play them on medium to high settings which is amazingSo to end it here I think if u are on a tight budget and are invested in learning how to build a pc and donât mind taking a chance on eBay with used pc parts I recommend this for you,
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolute waste of money
Review: I unfortunately set up my PC after 3 months of purchasing. This is was a horrible idea as the PC is not working. it turns on but it is making no connection to the monitor and I have called all tech supports and the problem is not the monitor. It is the PC; HOWEVER, because this system is over 10 years old, Dell will not provide any type of support for me. I would have to find a local technician. This purchase has ended up being a complete waste and complete head ache. I just wish it would work...
Reviewer: Carlos A. Mojica
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice
Review: Does what I paid for, ty.
Reviewer: It works awesome and does the trick.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent product
Review: Awesome product definitely worth the money for as little as it is.
Reviewer: Dusty Burns
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: FPS on basics so low it's unplayable
Review: So the PC is fine to surf the web or whatever but absolutely is NOT built for GAMING! I have tried 2 games neither of which run smoothly. Skyrim at 5 fps on low graphics no mods. This PC supposedly has almost 3 times the required power needed. I've tried every optimization or ini. Setting nothing works. Also they used a Nvidia graphics card and the computer isn't compatible with the hdw needed for updates as in can't install the update hdw from Nvidia. So as a gaming PC definitely wouldn't recommend but for the money a decent generic use
Reviewer: Timothy M. Barsuhn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent computer and accessories!
Review: The computer arrived quickly and safely - it came a day early, and was packed very well for protection. The bundled accessories were a real nice touch - gaming keyboard, mouse, and headset, all top quality. The computer has had no problems - it performs as advertised. I bought a gaming computer, not because I do gaming, but because I do 4K video editing. The computer I had couldn't handle the files. This one, with the 16 GB of RAM and a discrete gaming card, handles the video with ease. Though this machine has the same fine processor as my last one, the extra RAM and the video card make all the difference. The machine had Win 10 Home, and almost no bloatware - a real blessing! Also, the solid state hard drive, in addition to a regular hard drive (sorry about the lack of all the technical language for this stuff), really helps speed things up as well. This is my second re-conditioned computer from Blair, and I can genuinely say they have delivered a quality machine that has no issues, ready to run like a scared rabbit right out of the box. Highly recommend!
Reviewer: patrice falardeau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 1- la carte a 1 gig pour les jeux cest juste2- jai eu un proble jai contacter et vitte regler bonne achat
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought this as a gift and had no idea the SSD was garbage. Will be great after another $225 to upgrade. Why bother selling a gaming computer when there is no room to load games on the faster drive 🙁 Not happy
Reviewer: Ian
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: after waiting for a newer computer . i get it home and start doing the upgrades on windows . after 35 mins the computer went dead .could not even get anything to happen . no power no nothing . what a waste of money 35 min paper weight . So MAD
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Customers like the ease of setup of the computer. They mention it's well-put together and handles video with ease. However, some customers dislike connectivity and scalability. Opinions are mixed on gaming capability, functionality, value for money, lag, and noise cancellation.
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