Reddit reviews HP Pavilion Gaming PC Desktop Computer, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10 (690-0020, Black)

For the budget minded, there appears to be an HP build, Ryzen 5 2400g, RX 580 4gb, 8gb RAM, 1tb HDD for $480. Pretty sure I'm jumping on that. Don't really plan on doing any intensive gaming, but would like to start dabbling.

I'm sure I would look to add a 120 or 240gb SSD and upgrade to a faster 16gb RAM down the road, but won't need to be immediate for me.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-ZglDbSMZFNXY

Edit 2: I bought the HP, then tacked on a Crucial 8gb RAM stick for $25 on a lightning sale or whatever. Then paid $29 for Crucial 240gb SSD. So a total of $535 (plus tax) for that entire setup.

I know we like building here, but I was pushing a similarly specced build on pcpartspicker over $600, without windows or a k+m. I'll take the gamble on the HP board not being complete crap for that price.

This is the only Amazon deal as of now under $500 I would consider. It'll run Classic 1080p High 60fps no problem.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=mh_s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_BTSmainw_cdl_8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=ZDJZ2573W633GDNJRV0D&pf_rd_t=1201&pf_rd_p=aac932e8-dfba-4858-be1a-fc9a7ae0a35e&pf_rd_i=15201447011&th=1&psc=1

How’s this pre built for an entry level gaming PC? Never been a PC gamer but looking to try it out before I really drop bands and build one myself

Also how hard would it be to switch the case out for something prettier?

I know people going to hate me o this, but should'eve bought a PC in black friady ( Amazon) there were verry crappy deals on there but some were verry good deals. There might still be some deals right now. Dont buy from Cyber power or IbuyPower they rip u off and use cheap parts

Currently looking at PCs Ibwould recoment this This might be 50$ over but that RX580 is going to last and the Ryzen 5 2400G is a decent CPU

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=HP+gamming+Desktops&qid=1575161019&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-2

Better value than the new budget king on Amazon, IMO:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=zg_bs_565098_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=SHR300ZPN2MSQBMMKEDZ&th=1

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Lacks the WiFi, but it's worth it for a case and motherboard on a universal form factor, and for the additional case fans. Also Windows Home is installed on the SSD by default.

2300X lacks the hyperthreading, but it should be the better pure gaming CPU than the 2400G thanks to the extra cache, and higher turbo. I would expect it to run substantially cooler under load similar to the R3-1300X:

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/639/AMD_Ryzen_3_2300X_vs_AMD_Ryzen_5_2400G.html

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=RX+580+DESKTOP&qid=1563593452&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Similar price, but infinitely better.

Still, I'd definitely suggest building your own. You'll save some money and get to choose exactly which parts you'll have in it without ridiculous markups.

Sorry if this is a bad place to ask this but I'm not necessarily looking for a PC to build but a PC to get and at a reasonable price. I'm not looking for anything that runs high end games, mostly something that can run games like Fallout New Vegas or Overwatch pretty well. I found [this PC] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mislDb09AVFNY) on sale, would it be a good purchase?

This is a decent one although it's probably cheaper to build your own.

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-Computer-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thoughts on this?

My old PC had a video card issue and basically died, I tried troubleshooting it here maybe 3 years ago but gave up. Still have it and it has an upgraded PSU and this motherboard + ram and am basically considering buying this PC for league of legends, steam games, etc. vs. probably buying a new processor and video card to compete, beat performance, and beat the price. I've got a nice tower with ventilation.

Any thoughts? I haven't dealt with IT stuff like this in a few years now and would appreciate the advice.

Get this instead : and here's why :

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_13896597011_0&pf_rd_p=d5e8b3af-9303-51f3-9f0f-ce96a426f7c2&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13896597011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=D3N4TTKV73RJFJAMCSNS&pf_rd_r=D3N4TTKV73RJFJAMCSNS&pf_rd_p=d5e8b3af-9303-51f3-9f0f-ce96a426f7c2

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1. Second gen ryzen vs first gen better performance, both are 4core / 8 threads.
   
2. Better GPU : 570 4GB vs 580 8GB

How’s this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=mh_s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_BTSmainw_cdl_8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=8QT91TR1EEJ4P7S8ZPR2&pf_rd_t=1201&pf_rd_p=aac932e8-dfba-4858-be1a-fc9a7ae0a35e&pf_rd_i=15201447011

Amazon prime day for him under 500

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is a much better proper pre-built thatl last you 2-4 years for mmos or games like Dota 2. It can play most current AAA titles on high/max too

For reference. Here's what I bought.

HP Pavilion Gaming PC Desktop Computer, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10 (690-0020, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BBITDbXZKY94X

HP Pavilion Gaming PC Desktop Computer, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10 (690-0020, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6lPKBb2D42RW5

Here is the link guys. I should have included it earlier

If you don't want to build a PC this HP w/2400g would do you well.

This pre-build would be great. It would absolutely crush Fortnite on max setting as well as allow the gamer to play other top end titles for a good while. You would need to still pick up a monitor however.

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This HP Pavillion also offers similar specs at a lower price point if you wanted to get a monitor within that budget.

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Gaming rig that can run iRacing at full bore

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-Computer-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=dp_ob_title_ce $630

Wheel.
https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Force-Feedback-racing-wheel-WINDOWS/dp/B01CI97DNM/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1559195389&sr=1-2 $150

but if you have a console (PS4 or Xbox One) wheel, it should work fine with Windows....just gotta download the drivers for it. if its a G29 or G920 then it should work fine, just download the drivers.

Edit: prebuilt included at bottom of post.

If your issue with building a pc is taking time to select parts, you can have the friendly people at r/buildapcforme put together a list of parts for you, and then you'd only have to visit their neatly organized set of links and put the items in your cart (usually just on amazon.com and newegg.com, occasionally ebay.com as well).

As for prebuilts, just look for something cheap. Basically anything nowadays can run the games you've listed.

If you want to go for dirt cheap, and don't mind ordering parts, you can build a computer with the ryzen 3200g APU (no dedicated GPU), 8 GB of RAM, and a b450 motherboard for... cheap. Just off the top of my head... $100 for the CPU (Actually APU), 8 GB RAM, currently $30ish, though usually around $50 (and the prices are in flux right now), Almost $100 for a motherboard with wifi, though this can be $50 if you plug it into your home router with an ethernet cable. Add a $50 case, a more than adequate, good quality $50 PSU, as well as a small-ish SSD (the linked one is a 512 GB priced at $70) and you've got yourself a completed build. Note that you'll need a desk, chair, monitor, speakers/headset, keyboard, and mouse to use this as well, and a pci-e wireless adapter if you want wifi (assuming you didn't spring for the motherboard that has built in wifi.)

Edit: Ran that through a calculator. Assuming that RAM ends up costing you $50 instead of $30, and you spring for the motherboard with WIFI, your computer will cost $350 $420. A monitor, keyboard, and mouse will jack the price up another $150ish, since most decent 1080p monitors are $100 new. You'll also need speakers, or a headset. I've edited my list above to add this, but didn't factor in price. You're most likely looking at an additional $200 for perhipials, including moniotor, if you go the cheap route; this also assumes that you have a desk (any kind that will fit a monitor, keyboard, and mouse up top, in addition to your computer tower below, will suffice) and a chair to sit in.

If you want to go the laptop route, used gaming laptops with a 960m or similar dedicated GPU usually go for about $500-$600 on Ebay. Feel free to shop around; I recommend looking specifically for a model that has support for an M.2 SSD, as you can rock a small (200-512 GB range) m.2 SSD in addition to a large (but cheap) 1 or 2 TB laptop (2.5 inch) HDD. Install the OS to the SSD, and enjoy fast as hell computer speeds; install games to the HDD and enjoy vast amounts of storage for super cheap. (This can also be done for your desktop, but most laptops only support 1 SATA storage device.)

And, hey would you look at that. I forgot to include a storage device in your system build! I'll add it in and adjust the price accordingly (probably up $50, for a total of $400.)

For comparison, I found this prebuilt computer It's got a better GPU, but the CPU is a generation behind what I've listed. It even seems to come with a keyboard and mouse. All in all, a better gaming machine, but with a price tag to reflect it; It was at $580 when I posted the link. Which honestly isn't all that bad. At all.

You know what. Screw the rest of my post. Buy that prebuilt and you're all set. Well, except for the monitor. And maybe Wifi? And speakers. But still, it's a good price. Note: There's a $530 option, the GPU is a massive downgrade and it's not worth saving $50 to get it instead of the $580 computer. Although, truthfully, both will serve your needs just fine.

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1565021587&refinements=p_36%3A2421881011&s=pc&sr=1-1

Not sure whats up with their game requirements though, my pc is worse and can run fortnite and apex.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ

If you have Prime, or know someone who does this is available with prime days for $479.99 -

HP Pavilion Gaming PC Desktop Computer, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_U_x_JrklDbPW99W49

For gaming this is worth it https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

You're not getting many helpful responses that take into account that you might not want to build a PC yourself. This deal is decent and stays around your budget:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ

The one crummy thing about it is that it has a hard drive instead of an SSD, so load times will suffer and it will feel generally "slow." Luckily it is very simple to replace a hard drive with a cheap SSD, and reinstalling Windows is easy to do. If you literally only play WoW, you might be fine keeping the hard drive - but otherwise, I'd buy a cheap 2.5" SSD (256GB or higher) and swap out the hard drive.

If you're interested in building a PC and purchasing individual components, disregard everything I've said and check out r/buildapcsales and PCPartPicker.com - they have sections with builds for every price range.

Here you go:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_BTSmainw_cdl_8?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=KPSWC2NFDF4RGQS9NMJ0&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=06e82be3-68aa-4d3a-9d5e-cf37d12730f4&pf_rd_i=15201447011

Here is the pc

Amazon.com: HP Pavilion Gaming PC Desktop Computer, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10 (690-0020, Black): Computers & Accessories
https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ

Monitor I was considering Was evidently a flash sale that is now over 😩

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_BTSmainw_cdl_6?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=MYPY1Q27NNAHK0GBKRJ8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7812fd9d-7617-4125-954d-9eb9d86d507b&pf_rd_i=15201447011

This isn't a bad deal. There's a few things to criticize, but not the price. It should meet your father's needs. (Currently $480. Don't pay more.)

Appreciate the head's up! Honestly I don't know enough about computers to feel super comfortable purchasing something second hand. How does that compare to this deal on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-graphics-690-0020/dp/B07BHXV3TJ

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-Desktop-Computer-690-0010/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=ryzen%2Bpc&qid=1562916830&s=gateway&sr=8-13&th=1&psc=1 go for the most expensive option it will go plenty over 120fps

Here are the linkes

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Custom: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/sbeatty1234321/saved/#view=nDPvWZ

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HP Pavilion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHXV3TJ/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_BTSmainw_cdl_7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=64XZ7WA5XG67NT8125Z8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=29599084-c48d-4d08-a811-5974918d523b&pf_rd_i=15201447011

That's my point. Get one. Bungie gave everyone months to get a PC. You can easily find gaming PCs for $500-$600. If you want to play on a platform with better features, crossplay is giving you that opportunity.

I’d say this HP Pavilion tower is a good option; I don’t own it myself but reviews say it runs fortnite well.