Refurbished Gaming Computer - A good and cheap way to own a gaming computer

By: Damien Oh

If youre on a budget, getting a refurbished gaming computer is a cheap and good way to own a gaming computer.

Refurbished means it is not new, but dont go away thinking that used computers are inferior. You will be surprised to find that most of the refurbished computers can perform tasks as good as a new computer. In fact, more and more gamers are buying cheap refurbished computer and then reconstruct them by adding higher RAM and better graphics card. The result is: a gaming computer that performs, but at the price of peanuts.

There are several benefits in getting a refurbished gaming computer.

Firstly, of course, is the price. A brand new gaming computer usually lies in the range of $1500-$3000, depending on the parts you choose. For half the price, you can easily get a refurbished computer that can perform the same tasks as the brand new one. Unless you are a technology geek who goes for the latest gadgets in the market, it makes no sense to spend the extra money on something where you can get it for less.

Secondly, the refurbished computer you are getting comes with parts that are reconditioned and recertified, which means that they have been through a series of tests to ensure that they are working perfectly. All refurbished computers and parts also come with warranty. It is really the safest way you can get a cheap gaming computer.

If you are thinking of building a budget gaming computer, you may want to follow the way of what many gamers are already doing: buy a cheap refurbished computer and reconstruct it by adding on new parts. You can easily get a cheap refurbished computer for under $200. You may need to purchase the add-on parts separately. They are mainly the computer RAM and graphics card.

In conclusion, there are thousands and one ways to get a cheap computer. Getting a refurbished gaming computer is surely one of the best ways. Hopefully, this article has helped you in making a selection.

Damien Oh has been a computer consultant for the past 7 years. His website http://www.build-gaming-computer-guide.com/articles.html contains a lot of informative articles, resources and tips on computer building and performance improvement that will be useful to gamers and PC enthusiasts.