Soleron on 03 July 2010
Minimum spec PC
CPU: $60 (AMD dual-core)
GPU: Integrated
Motherboard: $60 (AMD integrated)
HDD: $50 (500GB)
~350W PSU Case: $80
OS: $100 (WIndows 7)
Optical drive: $20
TOTAL: $370
Gaming PC (Plays the majority of games on High-Max settings >30fps at 1280x720)
CPU: $75 (AMD tri-core)
GPU: $65 (AMD Radeon HD 5550)
Motherboard: $60 (AMD)
HDD: $60 (1TB, extra storage for games)
~450W PSU Case: $100
OS: $100 (WIndows 7)
Optical drive: $20
TOTAL: $480
COST DIFFERENCE: $110
Adding up potential game price premiums and subscriptions and assuming a gaming PC will run for 5 years, I personally would choose the latter.
