#1 ·
I need a gaming setup including a monitor and all the peripherals, paid via American Express installments up to $2000, here in Washington, D.C. Thanks!
Gaming build with a monitor for under $900
Started by Paul Bishop3 · · 👁 5 views · 21 replies
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#2 ·
LG monitor 22 MP47D-P
Genius Gaming KB-G200 keyboard, USB
Genius X-G300 gaming mouse, USB
KINGSTON ValueRAM DDR3 SDRAM Non-ECC (8GB,1600MHz(PC3-12800),Unbuffered) CL11
Zalman mid tower case black, ZAL-Z3
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003 (3.5",1TB,64MB,SATA III-600)
Intel CPU desktop Core i3-4170 (3.7GHz, 3MB, LGA1150) box
MSI R9 380 2GD5T OC, GDDR5, DX12
Thermaltake TR2 450 w Bronze power supply
MSI H81M-E33 total
Total: ($1845 cash) - $2011 downtown
Genius Gaming KB-G200 keyboard, USB
Genius X-G300 gaming mouse, USB
KINGSTON ValueRAM DDR3 SDRAM Non-ECC (8GB,1600MHz(PC3-12800),Unbuffered) CL11
Zalman mid tower case black, ZAL-Z3
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003 (3.5",1TB,64MB,SATA III-600)
Intel CPU desktop Core i3-4170 (3.7GHz, 3MB, LGA1150) box
MSI R9 380 2GD5T OC, GDDR5, DX12
Thermaltake TR2 450 w Bronze power supply
MSI H81M-E33 total
Total: ($1845 cash) - $2011 downtown
#3 ·
Paul Bishop3 said:I need a gaming rig with a monitor and all the peripherals using American Express installments up to $2000, Washington, D.C. Thanks!
How many installments?
#4 ·
crimsonstag84 said:LG monitor 22MP47D-P
Genius Gaming KB-G200 keyboard, USB
Genius X-G300 gaming mouse, USB
KINGSTON ValueRAM DDR3 SDRAM Non-ECC (8GB,1600MHz(PC3-12800),Unbuffered) CL11
Zalman mid tower case black, ZAL-Z3
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003 (3.5",1TB,64MB,SATA III-600)
Intel CPU desktop Core i3-4170 (3.7GHz, 3MB, LGA1150) box
MSI R9 380 2GD5T OC, GDDR5, DX12
Thermaltake TR2 450 w Bronze
MSI H81M-E33 total
Total: $2011 center
Why an i3?
For nearly the same price, I'd just grab an FX instead. ☕
#5 ·
The FX 8300 combo is $167 pricier, while the FX 6300 is nearly $133. Even the FX 4300 combo ends up costing more, just because you'd have to settle for a worse motherboard. Or maybe a significantly weaker graphics card, which I definitely wouldn't recommend.
#6 ·
crimsonstag84 said:LG monitor 22MP47D-P
Genius Gaming KB-G200 keyboard, USB
Genius X-G300 gaming mouse, USB
KINGSTON ValueRAM DDR3 SDRAM Non-ECC (8GB,1600MHz(PC3-12800),Unbuffered) CL11
Zalman mid tower case black, ZAL-Z3
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003 (3.5",1TB,64MB,SATA III-600)
Intel CPU desktop Core i3-4170 (3.7GHz, 3MB, LGA1150) box
MSI R9 380 2GD5T OC, GDDR5, DX12
Thermaltake TR2 450 w Bronze power supply
MSI H81M-E33 total motherboard
Total: $2011 center
Nice, but why not an FX 6300?
EDIT: Nvm, didn't see the other posts 😬 Why on earth would an FX 6300 be $167 more expensive?
#7 ·
Adam Moore3 said:Nice, but why skip the FX 6300?
EDIT: My bad, missed some posts 😬 How on earth is the FX 6300$167 more expensive?
He didn't even say that though...😬
crimsonstag84 said:The FX 8300 combo costs $167 more, the FX 6300 is almost $133 the same, and even the FX 4300 combo is pricier unless you go with a worse motherboard. Or a significantly weaker graphics card, which I wouldn't suggest.
#8 ·
FX 6300 Build
Everything is top-tier, zero compromises here... the only spot I cut corners was on the peripherals—just a basic keyboard and mouse—but the monitor is still an IPS panel. Everything else is solid. 🎉
Price $2008 as listed above. Since it's local to Washington, D.C., you can just swing by the branch and there won't be any extra fees or interest.
Installment plans with zero fees or interest at the branch:
Diners Club (2 to 12 installments) - minimum amount $333
American Express (2 to 12 installments)
Maestro/Visa Banknote PBZ (3 to 6 installments)
Maestro ZABA (2 to 12 installments)
Mastercard ZABA (up to 6 installments)
☕
Everything is top-tier, zero compromises here... the only spot I cut corners was on the peripherals—just a basic keyboard and mouse—but the monitor is still an IPS panel. Everything else is solid. 🎉
Price $2008 as listed above. Since it's local to Washington, D.C., you can just swing by the branch and there won't be any extra fees or interest.
Installment plans with zero fees or interest at the branch:
Diners Club (2 to 12 installments) - minimum amount $333
American Express (2 to 12 installments)
Maestro/Visa Banknote PBZ (3 to 6 installments)
Maestro ZABA (2 to 12 installments)
Mastercard ZABA (up to 6 installments)
☕
#10 ·
Robert Rodriguez2 said:Setup with FX 6300
Everything else is solid—no compromises there. I guess the only place I really cut corners was on the peripherals, just basic keyboard and mouse stuff, but the monitor is still an IPS... everything else is more than decent enough. 🎉
The price $2008 is as shown above, and since it’s coming from Washington, D.C., you can just head to a local branch and there won't be any extra fees or interest.
Installment plans with zero fees or interest at the branch:
Diners Club (2 to 12 installments) - minimum amount $333
American Express (2 to 12 installments)
Maestro/Visa Banknote PBZ (3 to 6 installments)
Maestro ZABA (2 to 12 installments)
Mastercard ZABA (up to 6 installments)
☕
The non-discounted price applies to card payments (Maestro, Mastercard, Diners, Visa), whether paid in full or via installments, as well as consumer loans.
#11 ·
crimsonstag84 said:If you're paying with a credit card—whether it's Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Diners Club—you get the standard price. That goes for one-time payments, installments, or consumer loans too.
It says right there—if you're heading to a branch... 🤨
#12 ·
Hey,
just dropping this here so I don't clutter up the forum with another thread...
if you guys don't mind, can anyone pull together some links for a PC and monitor setup for under $2167...
Thanks in advance.
later
just dropping this here so I don't clutter up the forum with another thread...
if you guys don't mind, can anyone pull together some links for a PC and monitor setup for under $2167...
Thanks in advance.
later
#14 ·
Thinking about using an American Express to split this into 12 monthly payments...
The goal is just to have something decent enough for gaming over the next few years.
The goal is just to have something decent enough for gaming over the next few years.
#15 ·
Samsung LS24E390HL 24'' LED Monitor, PLS
AMD FX X8 8300 box Eight Core processor, AM3+ socket, 3.3GHz, 16MB cache
ASUS M5A97 R2 motherboard
XFX AMD RADEON R9 380 DD graphics card, 2GB DDR5
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003, 1000.0 GB
560W power supply, LC POWER Silent Giant GREEN POWER LC6560GP3 V2.3,
Kingston 8 GB PC-12800 DDR3 1600MHz RAM, KVR16N11/8
Antec GX300 MIDI case, black, no PSU included
LC POWER LC-CC-120 cooler
$2195
Amazon - online shopping
AMD FX X8 8300 box Eight Core processor, AM3+ socket, 3.3GHz, 16MB cache
ASUS M5A97 R2 motherboard
XFX AMD RADEON R9 380 DD graphics card, 2GB DDR5
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003, 1000.0 GB
560W power supply, LC POWER Silent Giant GREEN POWER LC6560GP3 V2.3,
Kingston 8 GB PC-12800 DDR3 1600MHz RAM, KVR16N11/8
Antec GX300 MIDI case, black, no PSU included
LC POWER LC-CC-120 cooler
$2195
Amazon - online shopping
#17 ·
Ryan Hayes82 said:Samsung LS24E390HL 24'' LED Monitor, PLS
AMD FX X8 8300 box Processor, AM3+ socket, 3.3GHz, 16MB cache, Eight Core
ASUS M5A97 R2 motherboard
XFX AMD RADEON R9 380 DD Graphics Card, 2GB DDR5
Seagate HDD desktop Barracuda 7200 ST1000DM003 1000.0 GB
560W Power Supply, LC POWER Silent Giant GREEN POWER LC6560GP3 V2.3,
8 GB Kingston PC-12800 RAM, KVR16N11/8, DDR3 1600MHz
ANTEC GX300 Case, MIDI, black, no PSU
LC POWER LC-CC-120 Cooler
$2195
Best Buy - online shopping
Is it worth checking out this one...
Intel Core I5 quad Core 3.2 GHz,
Radeon R9 280 x 3GB DDR5
8GB DDR3
Thermaltake Modular 630W
1TB Western Digital
LG led 24"
It fits my $600 budget—just not sure if it's actually better?
#18 ·
Sam Martinez8 said:Is it even worth looking at this thing...
Intel Core I5 quad Core 3.2,
Radeon R9 280 x 3GB DDR5
8GB DDR3
Thermaltake Modular 630W
1TB Western Digital
LG led 24"
Budget is $600, just not sure if there's anything better out there.
What motherboard, RAM? Case? Which LED monitor?
#20 ·
Robert Rodriguez2 said:What motherboard, RAM, case? And which LED monitor are you using?
Samsung Odyssey G5
With 133 Kingston sticks
An MSI board—Z97, I think
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