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I recently got a job and I wanted to save up 500$ for a decent gaming desktop even though I don't understand anything about pcs. http://m.ebay.com/itm/301006956160?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1 is the pc I was looking at and I'm wondering of its a decent pc for gaming and work. Thanks and if you have any other suggestions, remember I can not build a pc myself.

Quote from Dhruv414

, remember I can not build a pc myself.

Why not?

Quote from Hakumisoso

Why not?

No time to find the parts seperately and learn how to build.

We'll cover the first part. An hour covers the second part.

Quote from Dhruv414

No time to find the parts seperately and learn how to build.

Lazyness in it's purest form. Takes an hour to build.

Quote from Tasty_Toast_Son

Lazyness in it's purest form. Takes an hour to build.

Ok, the only prob is there are a TON of different parts that can be used, people will argue about which is better. However if you can tell me how to build it that would be swell I guess. Idk how to find guides for this stuff(how to actually build it)

Quote from JohnOptegrove

We'll cover the first part. An hour covers the second part.

Got anything you can recommend for 550$?

Btw can anyone tell me if the build in the link is good, it would be nice to know instead of rushing to find another one

The computer on ebay is bad. Very bad. Plus it is never smart to buy a computer on ebay.
Pc building guides.

Quote from Hakumisoso

The computer on ebay is bad. Very bad. Plus it is never smart to buy a computer on ebay.
Pc building guides.

Thanks, got any parts you would recommend from the budget i set?

Quote from babbaj

Same price and far better
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $521.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 15:43 EST-0500)

Pretty much this.

Quote from babbaj

Same price and far better
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $521.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 15:43 EST-0500)

This is so boss O: But is there a way to upgrade the ram to 8gb or there is no need? Thanks guys you are all kind people

Quote from babbaj

Same price and far better
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $521.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 15:43 EST-0500)

Is there a way I could upgrade the ram to 8 gb or there is no point to it? I would like to know so I know if I have enough power to run some programs. Thanks(Ignore this post, pretty much just a repost due to net)

Quote from karlzhao314

That IS 8GB. Notice how he listed 2 4GB sticks.

I'm sorry i'm new haha Thanks for clearing that up

I don't know why they are trying to make you build a PC. Price looks good. If you are just buying a pre-built one get it locally like a Sam's Club or something. They would have the same deals.

Sorry I meant Costco. I bet you if you use this http://www.costco.com/iBuyPower-Desktop-AMD-FX-4200-3.3GHz-Windows-7-Home-Premium.product.100078822.html or build what they suggest, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Can anyone give me an estimate on how this pc should run games and work applications as? This will not effect my decision I just want to know so I can get prepared

Quote from jingomcs

Sorry I meant Costco. I bet you if you use this http://www.costco.co....100078822.html or build what they suggest, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

To be honest idk what to do anymore I want to settle on a decision by tomorrow though so I can get prepared for shopping.

I built my own PC and spent around ~1500 to get it exactly the way I wanted it but if things do not go smoothly, it can get frustrating. You could go either way. It's really up to you.

If you decide to build, sounds like there are very helpful people here. If you don't, doesn't mean you chose wrong.

Also make sure you buy the extended warranty just in case it blows up.