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3 Years later and *I* still can't build a PC more powerful than the Xbox One X at the same price. (Step-by-Step Deconstruction)
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Since everyone is cherry picking lowest prices, and some reason ignores the hassle of building a PC yourself, it should really be a comparison like this.
Fall 2017 pricing
Xbox X $500 (don't think there were any deals)
Comes with a controller
PC pricing at that time for similar specs = ?
Spring 2019
Xbox X = Cherry pick the best deal
Comes with a controller
PC pricing now for similar specs = ?
Fall 2017 pricing
Xbox X $500 (don't think there were any deals)
Comes with a controller
PC pricing at that time for similar specs = ?
Spring 2019
Xbox X = Cherry pick the best deal
Comes with a controller
PC pricing now for similar specs = ?
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Afro Republican
Banned
Leafy is here.
Didn't you know?
Hasn't uploaded a video in like a year though.
Like 10 people will get this joke.
wordslaughter
Banned
Despite this being a troll thread I *do* see the cost of Windows 10 quoted at more than $100.
You can get LEGIT Windows 10 keys on ebay for about $5
That's more than 3000 product ratings while maintaining a perfect 5 star rating. It's legit.
Aside from that, many people don't realize that Windows 10 is essentially FREE.
In previous versions of Windows, if it detected that it wasn't "genuine software" or you didn't have a key, it would severely limit it's functionality. Not true for Windows 10.
Do you know what happens if you install Windows 10 today with NO KEY? What limitations will you experience? Almost nothing.
www.howtogeek.com
Basically a FREE copy of Windows 10 today with NO KEY will work perfectly. The only limitation is that it will TRY to stop you from setting your own custom desktop wallpaper... which you can still easily do anyway. That's it.
You can get LEGIT Windows 10 keys on ebay for about $5
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) for sale online | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
That's more than 3000 product ratings while maintaining a perfect 5 star rating. It's legit.
Aside from that, many people don't realize that Windows 10 is essentially FREE.
In previous versions of Windows, if it detected that it wasn't "genuine software" or you didn't have a key, it would severely limit it's functionality. Not true for Windows 10.
Do you know what happens if you install Windows 10 today with NO KEY? What limitations will you experience? Almost nothing.
You Don't Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10
You probably should get a Windows key, though,
www.howtogeek.com
Basically a FREE copy of Windows 10 today with NO KEY will work perfectly. The only limitation is that it will TRY to stop you from setting your own custom desktop wallpaper... which you can still easily do anyway. That's it.
Varteras
Gold Member
Pretty sure it's been proven at least a few times now that the idea you need an expensive PC to match what the Xbox One X can do is objectively false.
This guy built a PC that can match or exceed the Xbox One X in visual quality and framerate at 4K resolutions for $450 over a year ago. The only two things to take note is that the PC did not have a Blu-Ray drive, which isn't needed for gaming, and its HDD was only 320 GB. Though you can get a 1 TB HDD today for $40 brand new and that was just a quick search. Hell, if you already had parts from a previous rig like a case, HDD, and power supply you could get the CPU, RAM, GPU, and motherboard this guy did for around $350 today. You may even be able to squeeze in 16 GB of DDR3 depending on what you buy. Again, that was just doing a quick search. Not an exhaustive one.
The Xbox One X is definitely worth the price, if you don't mind a significant lack of exclusive experiences and are just trying to get the best third-party experience you can on a console. However, this myth that consoles are magic boxes that can do what a PC can do for half or even a quarter of the price needs to die already.
This guy built a PC that can match or exceed the Xbox One X in visual quality and framerate at 4K resolutions for $450 over a year ago. The only two things to take note is that the PC did not have a Blu-Ray drive, which isn't needed for gaming, and its HDD was only 320 GB. Though you can get a 1 TB HDD today for $40 brand new and that was just a quick search. Hell, if you already had parts from a previous rig like a case, HDD, and power supply you could get the CPU, RAM, GPU, and motherboard this guy did for around $350 today. You may even be able to squeeze in 16 GB of DDR3 depending on what you buy. Again, that was just doing a quick search. Not an exhaustive one.
The Xbox One X is definitely worth the price, if you don't mind a significant lack of exclusive experiences and are just trying to get the best third-party experience you can on a console. However, this myth that consoles are magic boxes that can do what a PC can do for half or even a quarter of the price needs to die already.
Elcid
Banned
While his prices are waayyyy off he's still not wrong and I haven't seen anyone disprove him completely. Someone do a pcpartpicker with a PC list that has EVERYTHING including Windows 10 minus the bluray and let's compare it to the XBX. Keep in mind, I don't have a XBX because I have a great PC I built for ~2500 but for console exclusive people I can see how the XBX is a steal, especially if they can get it at 300.
-MD-
Member
I bought a new 1070ti and 16gb ddr4 last year for less than $550.
cartman414
Member
MightySquirrel
Banned
But this can not be!
THE XBOX1X is on par with GTX 1070 and due to console super optimizations it can compete with 1080 Ti or so I was told.
alabtrosMyster
Banned
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Oddvintagechap
Member
Now everything makes sense. You’re a Xbox supporter, that uses some Trump Tactics. The PS5 Blu-ray post one was brilliant tho.
demigod
Member
Despite this being a troll thread I *do* see the cost of Windows 10 quoted at more than $100.
You can get LEGIT Windows 10 keys on ebay for about $5
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) for sale online | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
That's more than 3000 product ratings while maintaining a perfect 5 star rating. It's legit.
Aside from that, many people don't realize that Windows 10 is essentially FREE.
In previous versions of Windows, if it detected that it wasn't "genuine software" or you didn't have a key, it would severely limit it's functionality. Not true for Windows 10.
Do you know what happens if you install Windows 10 today with NO KEY? What limitations will you experience? Almost nothing.
You Don't Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10
You probably should get a Windows key, though,
Basically a FREE copy of Windows 10 today with NO KEY will work perfectly. The only limitation is that it will TRY to stop you from setting your own custom desktop wallpaper... which you can still easily do anyway. That's it.
You better run fast if mattyp sees this. He will bicker with you nonstop about how its not free.
ResilientBanana
Member
OP you made bad decisions
SonGoku
Member
It can never compete because of bluray
Bernkastel
Ask me about my fanboy energy!
Xbox One X is actually much cheaper now and its way lower than 500 USD. People on YouTube tried to match Xbox One X specs by buying parts from eBay and comparing that with initial market price of Xbox One X.
keraj37
Member
Despite this being a troll thread I *do* see the cost of Windows 10 quoted at more than $100.
You can get LEGIT Windows 10 keys on ebay for about $5
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) for sale online | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Operating System License - 32/64-bit, ESD (Download) - All Languages (FQC-09131) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
That's more than 3000 product ratings while maintaining a perfect 5 star rating. It's legit.
Aside from that, many people don't realize that Windows 10 is essentially FREE.
In previous versions of Windows, if it detected that it wasn't "genuine software" or you didn't have a key, it would severely limit it's functionality. Not true for Windows 10.
Do you know what happens if you install Windows 10 today with NO KEY? What limitations will you experience? Almost nothing.
You Don't Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10
You probably should get a Windows key, though,
Basically a FREE copy of Windows 10 today with NO KEY will work perfectly. The only limitation is that it will TRY to stop you from setting your own custom desktop wallpaper... which you can still easily do anyway. That's it.
It's good to know that. I am planing to have another PC and now I won't need to buy Windows 10 at full price.
keraj37
Member
Only NASA computers can run Crysis in ultra settings.
Varteras
Gold Member
NASA doesn't even have the funding for that.
Bonfires Down
Member
I guess that’s it. I’m selling my Pc tomorrow and buying an Xbox One X.
Chittagong
Gold Member
This is a strong contender for the GAFees 2019 “OP with most laugh emojis this year”
Redneckerz
Those long posts don't cover that red neck boy
HerjansEagleFeeder
Member
Can't believe he forgot a proper HDMI cable. That shit costs at least $ 200.00.
Ovek
7Member7
Pfft $200?! That some low end shit, you need at least the Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 HDMI to HDMI Cable to even come close the amazing visual/sound fidelity produced from a Xbox One X with a $5 HDMI lead.
With its 24-conductor DNA Helix design, Composilex 2 insulation and carbon fiber plugs it's a steal starting at the low, low price of $1,000 per meter.
KormaChameleon
Member
I thought it was already established that an Xbox One X was at a fantastic price and would not be able to build a PC to match the price?
odhiex
Member
I thought I was wrong too and wondering hey... It's been three years already for XBOX One X? lol
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