I recently picked up a PC from Facebook Marketplace for $200, but it was missing a PSU and GPU. I've managed to get it all working, and I'm really pleased with how it turned out! I'm a budget gamer who mostly plays Fortnite and Call of Duty, so I'm curious if this upgrade was a wise choice given the setup. Here's what I upgraded:
- CPU: from Intel i7-7700k to i7-10700F
- Motherboard: from MSI Z270-A PRO ATX to ASUS TUF B560M-PLUS WiFi Micro ATX
- GPU: added ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition 12 GB
- Case: Thermaltake S200 TG ARGB ATX Mid Tower
- PSU: MSI MAG A650BN 650W
What do you all think? I can't believe I actually got it working!
3 Answers
What a steal! The 3060 is a fantastic choice, given how much they usually cost. I mean, just the GPU is about $200! You made out well for a budget gaming rig. Have fun playing at 1080p high settings!
Sounds like you did fine! It’s an improvement, especially with more cores. Not a massive leap, but definitely a plus!
You definitely got a great deal! For $200, you've made a solid upgrade. The 12GB RTX 3060 alone is worth around that much and will serve you well for gaming. Enjoy your new setup!
Just a heads up, that was your old card. It’s still a good deal overall!