I've been playing on a Mac for god knows how long and I want to make the switch to a Windows desktop sooner or later, because Laptops don't exactly work well for too long when they're not made for playing a demanding game, especially when I don't have access to things like dx8 and such.
I'm just looking for either a pre-built computer that can run TF2 at extremely low settings (I couldn't care less about graphics) while maintaining high fps. This could mean constant 60 or up to 144 if it's even possible on a tight budget, and I know that might be pushing it. I'm also open to any references that could help me build what i'm looking for instead of pre-built. And I am aware that there are other threads for computers, which I am looking into.
Finally I have this old monitor from an old family computer that i've been waiting to use for something. I'm braindead when it comes to most computer-related things, so explain anything to me like i'm five if possible. (I am aware that the monitor is only 60hz, I will purchase I separate 144hz monitor if I have any desire to do so in the distant future)
EDIT: Budget is around 500-600, 700 is pushing it D:
I've been playing on a Mac for god knows how long and I want to make the switch to a Windows desktop sooner or later, because Laptops don't exactly work well for too long when they're not made for playing a demanding game, especially when I don't have access to things like dx8 and such.
I'm just looking for either a pre-built computer that can run TF2 at extremely low settings (I couldn't care less about graphics) while maintaining high fps. This could mean constant 60 or up to 144 if it's even possible on a tight budget, and I know that might be pushing it. I'm also open to any references that could help me build what i'm looking for instead of pre-built. And I am aware that there are other threads for computers, which I am looking into.
Finally I have this old monitor from an [url=https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-w2207h/specs/]old family computer[/url] that i've been waiting to use for something. I'm braindead when it comes to most computer-related things, so explain anything to me like i'm five if possible. (I am aware that the monitor is only 60hz, I will purchase I separate 144hz monitor if I have any desire to do so in the distant future)
EDIT: Budget is around 500-600, 700 is pushing it D:
Your best bet (For if you have almost no money) is craigslist or ebay. Once you get it put a CLEAN COPY OF WINDOWS ON IT(Do not use whatever comes on it as you have no idea what the hell has been on the drive. Just wipe it and install a fresh copy for the previous owners privacy and to make sure you dont have anything malicious running) followed by a dual boot with a lightweight Linux distro like lubuntu. Do some testing and find out which one works better for that hardware. (My guess is Linux will win as its extremely light weight)
Your best bet (For if you have almost no money) is craigslist or ebay. Once you get it put a CLEAN COPY OF WINDOWS ON IT(Do not use whatever comes on it as you have no idea what the hell has been on the drive. Just wipe it and install a fresh copy for the previous owners privacy and to make sure you dont have anything malicious running) followed by a dual boot with a lightweight Linux distro like lubuntu. Do some testing and find out which one works better for that hardware. (My guess is Linux will win as its extremely light weight)
Without stating a budget, it's hard to help you but making a decent pc for tf2 isn't hard. You can build one for 600 bucks,
Without stating a budget, it's hard to help you but making a decent pc for tf2 isn't hard. You can build one for 600 bucks,