Basic PC required - Media and Age of Empires on Steam

LTOKEN8 on 02/07/2018 - 19:24

Hey guys,

I've been using a Macbook Pro for about 10 years now so am completely out of touch. I have been getting nostalgic pangs to play some Age of Empires and was surprised to see it on Steam.

I have been thinking of setting up a desktop computer for some time anyway, so thought now would be a good time.

I'm after a reliable desktop that I can add 4-6tb of storage to with enough power to run AOE on Steam without lag.

I am not interested in any other games or intensive use, it will be used as a workstation to manage my online store and to serve files to my Chromecast.

Any recommendations for a cheap, reliable computer?

Computing

Comments

  • smogg on 02/07/2018 - 19:26

    What's your budget?

  • Godric on 02/07/2018 - 19:31
    +3

    You can run AOE on a toaster

    • [Deactivated] on 02/07/2018 - 20:06
      +1

      When I game on mine, it overheats.

      • josho9 on 02/07/2018 - 21:21

        Are we talking Kenwood, Delonghi..?

        • [Deactivated] on 02/07/2018 - 21:32

          It must be a Russel Hobbs if it screws up so readily.

  • HighAndDry on 02/07/2018 - 19:35

    Bargain basement budget build would be:

    • Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF i5 3570 3.4GHz, 8GB RAM

    • Gigabyte GeForce GTX1050Ti OC 4GB Low Profile.

    Should be able to find a good deal in the new eBay 20% off sale, for $400 ish all up.

    • AlienC on 02/07/2018 - 20:35

      Get this and add your hard drive of choice. Done.

      Aim for $20-25 AUD a terabyte for best price. $30/TB is also still ok.

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