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Desktop recommendation for basic gaming

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  • 07-11-2021 1:47pm
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    EO2019
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭


    Hi. My 14 year old would like a pc for christmas. He has no idea what spec he needs and to be honest either do I. To date he’s been using a refurbished think pad which has been fine but he tried to play minecraft and got the message that his graphics card is not up to scratch. Don’t have a massive budget maybe €1000 Looking for something to get him started but that won’t be obsolete in 12 months.



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    #2
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,300 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Do you have any parts that can re-used, or is absolutely everything needed?



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    #3
    EO2019
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭EO2019


    Starting from scratch (bar monitor keyboard mouse).



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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,300 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    What's the model of the monitor? Depending upon it's features, the GPU choice may change to reflect that.



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    #5
    alexmaxoks
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭alexmaxoks


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058216828/desktop-recommendation-for-basic-gaming

    If using Think pad (great machine) it is a laptop means not always you can upgrade graphics in it. In most cases it is integrated.

    With a budget of 1000 Eur you can build a powerful PC or order one to be built for you. I prefer buying parts from Germany as UK is not great source anymore. I will send you a PM with website (can not post it here I presume as it will be advertising)



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