Gaming computers are cheaper than you think

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#1 slipknot0129
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To many people a computer is a required item to have in their house. People are going to spend at least $500 on a computer just for non gaming use. So if they skip out on getting a console then theres another $400-$500 they could spend on their pc to make it play games. That could be a $1000 gaming computer they could have compared to getting a gaming console for $500. Then theres cheaper digital games.

So yeah if people think short term and buy that $500 computer then a $1000 gaming pc may seem expensive. Looking at it long term, pc gaming is cheaper. 

Why dont most people think that way? They dont include that $1000 tv into the cost of their consoles. They forget that you should not include that $500 you would have spent on a non gaming computer anyways. 

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#2 lundy86_4
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Not everybody needs a desktop. If you include gaming laptops, then you may have a point. Though, those get rather expensive.

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#3 deactivated-5c8ff6a32bb23
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Yup, PC is more expensive up front, but cheaper in the end. This news is old.
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#4 Omega-316
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Ya but does it do GTAV?

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#5 deactivated-5c8ff6a32bb23
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Ya but does it do GTAV?

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It will eventually. You should know this.
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#6 -RPGamer-
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Wait you want people to not include $500 for a standard PC setup b/c everyone has one of those... But you do want them to include the price of a TV b/c apparently no one already has one of these? >_>
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#7 Omega-316
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[QUOTE="Omega-316"]

Ya but does it do GTAV?

PonchoTaco

It will eventually. You should know this.

For $1200+ It better do that rite now.

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Oh god, its you again.
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#9 deactivated-5c8ff6a32bb23
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[QUOTE="PonchoTaco"][QUOTE="Omega-316"]

Ya but does it do GTAV?

Omega-316

It will eventually. You should know this.

For $1200+ It better do that rite now.

Who says it has to do it right now?
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#10 Omega-316
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[QUOTE="Omega-316"]

[QUOTE="PonchoTaco"] It will eventually. You should know this.PonchoTaco

For $1200+ It better do that rite now.

Who says it has to do it right now?

My lack of patience.

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#11 Zaibach
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you PC guys can't be this lonely, stop trying to convert people using this lame propaganda

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#12 clyde46
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you PC guys can't be this lonely, stop trying to convert people using this lame propaganda

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TC has an Alienware.
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#13 slipknot0129
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Oh god, its you again. clyde46
Oh god, its you again. 

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#14 deactivated-5c8ff6a32bb23
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[QUOTE="PonchoTaco"][QUOTE="Omega-316"]For $1200+ It better do that rite now.

Omega-316

Who says it has to do it right now?

My lack of patience.

Your lack of patience doesn't speak for everyone. I'm content with buying it for my 360 (Ugh, gotta dust that old brick off again, lol) and then purchasing it for PC when it's released as well.
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[QUOTE="clyde46"]Oh god, its you again. slipknot0129

Oh god, its you again. 

Stop being a parrot.
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#16 Dante2710
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lol arent you the guy who bought an alienware?
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#17 tagyhag
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lol arent you the guy who bought an alienware? Dante2710
lol Anyways PC gaming is as expensive as you want it to be, I know that's a cliche line but it's true. But not every single rig is $2,000 like some consolites want you to believe.
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#18 Lumpy311
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[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]Oh god, its you again. clyde46

Oh god, its you again. 

Stop being a parrot.

Stop being a parrot.

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry.

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#19 Cheleman
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Damn...

PC gaming must really be dying for hermits to come here and beg ConsolElites to switch over :(

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#21 slipknot0129
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[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

[QUOTE="clyde46"]Oh god, its you again. clyde46

Oh god, its you again. 

Stop being a parrot.

Stop being a parrot. 

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#22 zenogandia
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Lol who cares, the ps4 and xbox one are almost out. 

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Never take advice from someone who bought an alienware

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#24 slipknot0129
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Never take advice from someone who bought an alienware

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I'm too lazy so i'll just say

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#25 metal_zombie
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its too expensive to game on pc you need a supercomputer made by nasa and they need to be upgraded every six months it's not worth it just game on consoles it's better that way.

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#26 Lumpy311
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its too expensive to game on pc you need a supercomputer made by nasa and they need to be upgraded every six months it's not worth it just game on consoles it's better that way.

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Oh lord tell me this is a troll.

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#27 slipknot0129
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its too expensive to game on pc you need a supercomputer made by nasa and they need to be upgraded every six months it's not worth it just game on consoles it's better that way.

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I was the vice president of Nasa last semester at college. Wasnt that hard to rebuild my computer. 

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#28 metal_zombie
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Oh lord tell me this is a troll.

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#29 Lumpy311
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[QUOTE="Lumpy311"]

Oh lord tell me this is a troll.

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Oh, memes, so funny and original.

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#30 m3Boarder32
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No they're not, there expensive, and beastly, and well worth it when connected to a High end TV and Audio
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#31 metal_zombie
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Oh, memes, so funny and original.Lumpy311
Like this thread very original....also no one really believes that pc's need to be upgraded every six months it wasn't serious relax buddy.
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[QUOTE="Lumpy311"]Oh, memes, so funny and original.metal_zombie
Like this thread very original....also no one really believes that pc's need to be upgraded every six months it wasn't serious relax buddy.

More like every 2.5-3 years
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#33 metal_zombie
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[QUOTE="metal_zombie"][QUOTE="Lumpy311"]Oh, memes, so funny and original.m3Boarder32
Like this thread very original....also no one really believes that pc's need to be upgraded every six months it wasn't serious relax buddy.

More like every 2.5-3 years

yeah seems about right especially if you get top gear and keep your rig balanced
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[QUOTE="m3Boarder32"][QUOTE="metal_zombie"] Like this thread very original....also no one really believes that pc's need to be upgraded every six months it wasn't serious relax buddy.metal_zombie
More like every 2.5-3 years

yeah seems about right especially if you get top gear and keep your rig balanced

Well I just meant GPU, everything else should last about 4 years IMO
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#35 metal_zombie
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[QUOTE="m3Boarder32"] Well I just meant GPU, everything else should last about 4 years IMO

Yeah GPUs are very important
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#37 metal_zombie
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Console gaming is indeed far more expensive than people here would lead you to believe. The argument always depends on constructing this unrealistic scenario where you not only buy a single console and no PC at all, but you strip that console to the bare minimum. That is no online multiplayer (which doubles the base cost of a launch console over the generation), no additional peripherals, no games, etc. I can guarantee that there is not a single console gamer that fits this criteria.

The sooner that we accept the following facts, the better:

1) Gaming is an expensive hobby regardless of the platform you're playing on.

2) Consoles make gaming an even more expensive hobby. (A gaming PC is a hell of a lot less expensive than a gaming PC + Microsoft console + Sony console, which is what I've been having to maintain just to not miss out on any games.)

Ginosaji
it also depends on how many games you buy if you buy a console and only get one or two games a year not at full price I think console gaming is cheaper.
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PC is #1 every gen I'm lovin' it.

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#39 StrongBlackVine
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I only use laptops for my computing needs so it would be an outright gaming expense.

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#40 StrongBlackVine
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PC is #1 every gen I'm lovin' it.

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Do you even lift?

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#41 rjdofu
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Call me when PC has games like Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta, and tons of other games that are only on consoles.
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#42 tagyhag
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Call me when PC has games like Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta, and tons of other games that are only on consoles.rjdofu
Well it has Ninja Gaiden.
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[QUOTE="rjdofu"]Call me when PC has games like Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta, and tons of other games that are only on consoles.tagyhag
Well it has Ninja Gaiden.

No, not those ninja gaiden. :P
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[QUOTE="tagyhag"][QUOTE="rjdofu"]Call me when PC has games like Ninja Gaiden, Bayonetta, and tons of other games that are only on consoles.rjdofu
Well it has Ninja Gaiden.

No, not those ninja gaiden. :P

But they're fuuuuuuun :(
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#45 Spartan070
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I don't have a desktop but I see your point. My laptop is plenty powerful enough for my computing needs.
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#46 rjdofu
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[QUOTE="rjdofu"][QUOTE="tagyhag"] Well it has Ninja Gaiden.tagyhag
No, not those ninja gaiden. :P

But they're fuuuuuuun :(

No one's denying that :)
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[QUOTE="Dante2710"]lol arent you the guy who bought an alienware? tagyhag
lol Anyways PC gaming is as expensive as you want it to be, I know that's a cliche line but it's true. But not every single rig is $2,000 like some consolites want you to believe.

This is true, but if you turn it around its not like all console gamer are only spending $60 on each game, there are sales and while steam sales are very nice its not like its extensively cheaper when compared to an equally smart shopper. Its just harder to find good deals. I've bought many games on release for less then what PC was offering them for. For example I nabbed mass efect 2+3 both for $35 dollars on release day for xbox 360. Both parties spin the prices. A smart shopper is what makes either system really cheaper. But PC's do cost more. And purchasing PC's can lead to quite a bit more grief so I can understand why a lot of people prefer to buy a cheaper system. While things have gotten much better since windows XP, drivers/api's can still lead to mess's as well as system environments. I very rarely have any issues with games on consoles, but I regularly find issues with new games on my system. Surprisingly the latest skyrim worked perfectly for me, that is a first for elder scrolls.