Challenge: Spec A Gaming PC For The Price Of A Next Gen Console!
We're having a little fun in the build guide forum. Because PC gaming has always been and will continue to be the best way to game, we're attempting to build the best PC possible for the price of a next-gen console! You've got $399-$499 USD to spend, join us in researching the best spec you can for the money!
What parts would you use? AMD? Intel? let us know. We're ideally talking new parts, but what sort of things could you find on Ebay as well?
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