I stumbled upon a deal on the marketplace for an $80 PC bundle. It includes a GT 570 graphics card, an i7 2nd gen processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 750W PSU. I'm debating whether it's worth going through the hassle of upgrading it with a dedicated GPU, SSD, and a case, or if I should just save up for a better used PC. What do you all think?
4 Answers
Honestly, I'd steer clear of that bundle. It's pretty outdated technology. Unless you're planning to stick to 12+ year old games or some really low-spec current games, it's not a wise investment. You might end up spending more on upgrades than it's worth.
Yeah, I wouldn't go for it either. It's more of a parts deal at this point, and you can probably find a used PS4 for a bit more money that would perform better for gaming.
If you're really keen on building a PC, just know that the i7 2nd gen and the GT 570 are super dated, and the PSU likely won't support newer components. Plus, finding parts to upgrade it won't be easy. You'd likely be better off saving a bit more for something more current.
I'd definitely say no. While the CPU might still be decent, everything else is too old to be reliable for modern gaming. If it's mostly older titles you want to play, it might be okay, but there's way better value out there.
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