I'm looking to purchase an affordable PC for my 14-year-old nephew. He mainly plays Minecraft and Roblox, but I want to make sure it can handle those games without being stuck on the lowest settings. I'm aiming for a budget of under £400 and I'm considering used or older components. Any recommendations on what I should look for?
5 Answers
Before making a decision, you might want to check if he plays any other games. While Minecraft and Roblox are pretty light on resources, knowing if he has any interest in other genres could help you find a more versatile setup.
With your budget, definitely focus on second-hand options. Buying new for under £400 just isn't feasible. Look for older models on platforms like Facebook Marketplace; they often have good deals.
I built a solid gaming rig for under $400, capable of handling those games alongside more demanding titles. With the right parts, you can definitely stick to that budget!
I was in the same boat when I was getting a PC for my niece. I found a free Dell Optiplex 7020 on Facebook Marketplace. It had an i5-4570, 8GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD, but I had to reinstall Windows. After upgrading the GPU with an AMD R5 430, it ran Minecraft at about 60 FPS—pretty decent! Looking there might be a great option for you.
Try scouting for older PCs on various marketplaces. You can often find good deals on GPUs like the 1080 Ti, which should work well for Minecraft and Roblox without breaking the bank.
That sounds awesome! I’ve also heard good things about buying older PCs like that. Did you find it easy to upgrade?