[SOLVED] New pc with small budget for older games,budget max 400$

[rexop5]

Approximate Purchase Date: can wait a little bit,depends

Budget Range:400$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: light gaming older games such as lineage 2

Are you buying a monitor: if the budget fits with even the cheapeast 1080p,60-75hz monitor then yes



Parts to Upgrade: new pc

Do you need to buy OS: / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:amazon NA

Location:Virginia-USA

Parts Preferences: just anything value for money

Overclocking:no

SLI or Crossfire: no

Your Monitor Resolution: dont have one

Additional Comments:

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: to play games

 

[punkncat]

$400 is going to be a tough budget for anything new in 2022. The game you mention doesn't take much to play, apparently, so probably worthwhile to consider something at the i3 or R3 "G" series, if you can find it. I had a hard time building an office system, new, for under $500 as far back as last year. Pricing has not gotten better.

Probably worthwhile to consider and look for something used that fits the bill.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

my suggestion would be to continue saving for another year or so until you have adequate money for a decent lower-end modern gaming system;
at very least ~$1200,
at most ~$2000.

$400 may get you an older\used pre-built office system but it will be low quality and not capable of running much for games.
if building on your own; will get you a good CPU & decent motherboard, but that's about it.

 

[Why_Me]

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