I might buy this computer let me know what you think! http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWER-Black-Gamer-Power-WA550B-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Quad-Core-FX-4130-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-with-Windows/23745948


For Those people who don't know how to click a link, Here is the computer written in text!
 

• AMD Quad-Core PC FX-4300 Processor with 1TB Hard Drive
  3.80GHz, 4MB L2 Cache
• 8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB)
  Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work
• 1TB SATA hard drive
  Store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more
• 24x Double-Layer DVD+/-R/RW drive
  Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  Connect to a broadband modem or wired broadband router with wired Ethernet via the iBUYPOWER Desktop PC including Windows 7 Home Premium with Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Option (Monitor Not Included)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT630 Graphics
  With 2GB dedicated graphics memory

WA550B iBUYPOWER Black Gamer Power PC with 8GB Memory Additional Features:

• 3 x USB 3.0 ports, 5 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x audio port, 3 x audio jacks, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x D-Sub port, 1 x DVI port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
• 1 x PCI slot, 1 x PCI Express 2.0 (x1) slots, 1 x PCI Express 3.0 (x16) slot
• Backup and Restore options built into Windows allows you to create safety copies of your most important personal files, so you're always prepared for the worst with the AMD Quad-Core PC FX-4130 Processor with 1TB Hard Drive.

 

What's In The Box:

• Power cord
• iBUYPOWER USB keyboard
• iBUYPOWER USB mouse
• Quick Start Guide

And grand total issss....

Personally, I hate pre-made branded computers. I don't trust them at all, and I've got good reason not to. They aren't the greatest build quality, and you're never sure about the parts that go in them. I really encourage you to go and make your own computer. I've whipped up a setup to show you what you could do, and I've used the same specs as the Walmart computer (probably better quality stuff too) and I managed to bring it down 40 bucks cheaper.

 

Check if out if you'd like to: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2MS6Z

 

You could spend those extra 40 bucks on a nicer processor or GPU, or splurge on a better case or put it towards a nice 1080p 120Hz monitor.

 

OR

 

Check out Ironside computers: http://ironsidecomputers.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=28229

 

They provide custom computers to people who aren't sure if they want to build their own. They have top quality parts and they make some pretty awesome rigs. They've also got a YouTube channel that you can check out.

Edited February 4, 201412 yr by Bojan

And grand total issss....

 

The total will be $550

 

Personally, I hate pre-made branded computers. I don't trust them at all, and I've got good reason not to. They aren't the greatest build quality, and you're never sure about the parts that go in them. I really encourage you to go and make your own computer. I've whipped up a setup to show you what you could do, and I've used the same specs as the Walmart computer (probably better quality stuff too) and I managed to bring it down 40 bucks cheaper.

 

Check if out if you'd like to: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2MS6Z

 

You could spend those extra 40 bucks on a nicer processor or GPU, or splurge on a better case or put it towards a nice 1080p 120Hz monitor.

I understand that building my own PC could save me some money, however i'm not to much of a wiz when it comes to a computer's hardware. If it it something on the computer i know everything up and own. I Wouldn't know what parts would go together, and i would be in a total loss when building, Even if i was to follow a tutorial.

The total will be $550

Well if the shoe fits buy it and wear it

I understand that building my own PC could save me some money, however i'm not to much of a wiz when it comes to a computer's hardware. If it it something on the computer i know everything up and own. I Wouldn't know what parts would go together, and i would be in a total loss when building, Even if i was to follow a tutorial.

 

I might buy this computer let me know what you think! http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWER-Black-Gamer-Power-WA550B-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Quad-Core-FX-4130-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-with-Windows/23745948

 

That's not a gaming computer, but good luck with it.

That's not a gaming computer, but good luck with it.

Really? Care to explain yourself? It looks strong enough to run a ton of games i want. 

Really? Care to explain yourself? It looks strong enough to run a ton of games i want. 

The graphics card and processor aren't very good when it comes to games. That's not to say that they won't run games but the graphics card will most likely have trouble running system intensive games. 

Indeed, this looks like a very low end gaming performance computer. CPU + GPU as SharpCommand mentioned are really lacking, as well as a vague HDD. 

 

Don't shop from walmart, if you must buy a prebuilt, buy it directly from the source. 

The graphics card and processor aren't very good when it comes to games. That's not to say that they won't run games but the graphics card will most likely have trouble running system intensive games. 

 

 

Indeed, this looks like a very low end gaming performance computer. CPU + GPU as SharpCommand mentioned are really lacking, as well as a vague HDD. 

 

Don't shop from walmart, if you must buy a prebuilt, buy it directly from the source. 

So do you guys know were i might be able to find a better computer within the same price range?

http://www.ibuypower.com  good site for built computers and good prices

 

http://www.newegg.com  great site for computer parts

Edited February 4, 201412 yr by SomKilla

Again, I don't want to build one.

Edited February 4, 201412 yr by XPZKModzHD

Again, I don't want to build one.

 

CyberpowerPC, the other link the guy said, and newegg.com and are excellent websites for looking for prebuilt computers. 

So do you guys know were i might be able to find a better computer within the same price range?

Not Walmart. And you're paying too little. Gaming computers don't cost $500, otherwise everyone would have one.

Edited February 5, 201412 yr by unr3al

The graphics card and processor aren't very good when it comes to games. That's not to say that they won't run games but the graphics card will most likely have trouble running system intensive games. 

 

 

Indeed, this looks like a very low end gaming performance computer. CPU + GPU as SharpCommand mentioned are really lacking, as well as a vague HDD. 

 

Don't shop from walmart, if you must buy a prebuilt, buy it directly from the source. 

How about this computer? http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWER-Gamer-Power-WA557APU-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-A10-6800K-Richland-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-8.1-Monitor-Not-Included/26464578

Edited February 6, 201412 yr by XPZKModzHD

it has a Integrated Radeon HD 8670D Graphics card, not good for gaming

 

Why not just go http://www.ibuypower.com and look at what they have,  you could select parts and the put it together for you, then test before they send it out to you,  to get and ok gaming computer you need to spend around 700-1000 bucks, depends on what you want it to do

 

this is the cheapest desktop ($499) they got built  http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/AMD-FM2-A-Series-APU   it has a integrated card, you would just need to pick a new one from the list, its a guided and they have live help to answer questions

 

cheapest card that can be added to it

AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB - FREE Upgrade to R7 250 2GB
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Edited February 6, 201412 yr by SomKilla

I'd really recommend ibuypower, cyberpower, or newegg for looking for prebuilts. 

All you need to build a computer is a screwdriver. Literally. :)

Is it possible if i bought that desktop with it being a desktop couldn't i buy a graphics card and put it in?

Is it possible if i bought that desktop with it being a desktop couldn't i buy a graphics card and put it in?

Stop... buying... stuff... at... Walmart.   

Take everyone's advice and go to a website that actually deals with gaming PCs and spend some money. You're not going to get the results you want the way you're going about it.