I'm considering purchasing a gaming PC for $300, and the seller claims it can perform well in games like Fortnite, CS2, Valorant, and Roblox. The specs are as follows: Ryzen 5 1400, GTX 1060 6GB, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz, 256GB SSD, 3TB HDD, B450 motherboard, and it comes with Windows 11 Pro activated. I mainly play games like The Sims, but I'm worried if this setup is a decent choice or if I'm being taken for a ride. What do you all think?
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Overall, it's not a powerhouse by today’s standards, and you might end up struggling with anything above 1080p. If you want to game effectively, consider looking for something else. You might find better options within your budget, even if they're rare these days.
Honestly, I wouldn't buy it. It's an awful system for $300. You’d be better off saving up for something that won’t lag and actually perform well with more modern games.
This PC might run some lighter games okay, but expect lag with anything modern. It’s really old tech, and for just a couple hundred more, you could get a significantly better setup. So, weigh your options carefully!
It depends on your gaming needs. If you’re just playing simpler games, it could work as a spare PC. I’ve used setups like this for casual gaming, but don’t expect great performance on AAA titles or anything heavy.
This is definitely not worth $300—I'd say it's worth more like $100 at most. The hardware is pretty outdated and it's almost e-waste at this point.
Exactly! It's just not a smart investment, and you'll likely regret it.
True, and don’t forget you’ll probably need to upgrade parts eventually anyway.