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A Cheap Computer for Gaming for ~$500

Looking to build a Cheap Gaming Computer? This is a good start!
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Published: Mar 18, 2013 08:49 pm

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I was doing research on building a cheap gaming computer for my kids to play on. I figured that I would Frankenstein some parts together for the keyboard and monitor, but I still needed the core machine.

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Lo and behold, when I searched on YouTube, I found the above configuration. This looks like a good cheap gaming computer. If you are in the market for something in the $500 range this definitely looks like a solid starting place and if you’ve already got a case then you can maybe upgrade another part or get a DVD drive. Either way this looks like a great way to build a cheap gaming computer.

Now, I’m off to buy some parts…

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Stephen Johnston
Stephen is the founder of GameSkinny.com and GuildLaunch.com. A life-long gamer who enjoys RTSs, MMOs, RPGs, City Builders, 4x games and FPSs on easy mode. He also enjoys introducing his children to the wonderful world of gaming.