Real comparison next gen vs. PC

[superchunk]

Serious_frusting said:

superchunk said:

Here's a better one I think. $592 Still more powerful than both consoles but closer in price.

CPU: Intel i5 ivy bridge $180
MOBO: MSI Z77A LGA1155 $104 (includes free 8GB RAM)
RAM: Crucial 8GB DDR3 1600 $0
GPU: Sapphire HD7850 1GB GDDR5 $140
PSU - ANTEC 650W $70
DVD - ASUS DVD burner $17 (unsure if I even need this, let alone a BR drive)
HDD - WD 500GB 7800RPM SATA 6Gb/s $60
Case - Gigabyte steel case $21

Mouse/keyboard/speakers. optional (controller)

Also you have to factor in the cost of windows. (If you are doing everything by the book)

You see, everyone has those laying around... but in reality kb/ms is like $10-$15.

If you're going to included a monitor and speakers, then you better add a TV to your console price.

Windows is on my current PC or I can use Linux which is free. So no real cost here.

My prices are still pretty much perfect.