Best Gaming Computers & PC Builds Under $500 in 2017

Want to jump in to PC gaming, but don't want to break the bank?

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PC gaming has had a great year, and with this one coming to a close, and some extra money from the holiday season in your pockets, you might be interested in gearing up for 2018 by building a new gaming PC. Not everyone can afford a crazy beefy PC, and that’s okay! You can play many of today’s games on the PC for under $500. It’s important to note that while these recommendations will not be the tip top highest-end PCs, they are fully expandable and you can upgrade them in the future. If you’re looking for something a little bit higher end, check out this article for builds and PCs under $1,000.

We’ll be covering two different builds here today. The first one is a build that you yourself can whip together from parts, and the other one will be a pre-built computer that you can grab off the shelf. Let’s get started then, shall we?

This post was originally authored by Kyle Kreoll.


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Chris Jecks has been covering the games industry for over eight years. He typically covers new releases, FIFA, Fortnite, any good shooters, and loves nothing more than a good Pro Clubs session with the lads. Chris has a History degree from the University of Central Lancashire. He spends his days eagerly awaiting the release of BioShock 4.