Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 So, I need a cheap secondary machine. My main rig is perfect. No complaints, no need to fix. However, I need a second machine to maintain an Alt Steam account, and run a few programs. Mainly just botting and alting. Has to run Chrome (Hate on Chrome get ignored <3), Steam, and TF2 on acceptable settings. I don't care if its pre-built garbage, just need it to do what I listed above. Very basic gaming on minimal settings, and Steam/Browser. If you list some min specs, I can dig around on the internet, or if you can link something that'll run, awesome. My budget can be made into whatever it needs to be. My goal is around $300. But if I have to go higher, trying to stay below four or five hundred. Laptop>Desktop so I can port it to work, but if there is a damn good desktop for cheap, I'll go with that. Thanks much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabaers Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 You can probably just buy a shit laptop and run everything on low if that is all you're doing with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Radiated Banana Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Some pretty cheap shit here: https://www.google.com/chromebook/find/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcrab Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What's your budget? Cheap can be different from person to person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 My budget can be made into whatever it needs to be. My goal is around $300. But if I have to go higher, trying to stay below four or five hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Some pretty cheap shit here: https://www.google.com/chromebook/find/ Do ChromeBooks run Steam and TF2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 A desktop or laptop? Laptop - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314561 (discounted: http://us-store.acer.com/aspire-e5-521g-60bx-notebook ) Desktop - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220689 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 A desktop or laptop? Laptop - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314561 (discounted: http://us-store.acer.com/aspire-e5-521g-60bx-notebook ) Desktop - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220689 Laptop>Desktop so I can port it to work, but if there is a damn good desktop for cheap, I'll go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabaers Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Do ChromeBooks run Steam and TF2? Nooooo don't buy Chromebook. They don't run windows, and all they can do is access the internet pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Nooooo don't buy Chromebook. They don't run windows, and all they can do is access the internet pretty much. That's what I thought. It's a very interesting concept, and definitely useful for a lot of people. However, not compatible with what I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free money accepted here Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/EeeBook-X205TA-DS01-11-6-inch-Laptop-Office/dp/B00SGS7ZII $200, will run steam, probably can run tf2 at somewhat low settings. Specs: https://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_EeeBook_X205TA/specifications/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/EeeBook-X205TA-DS01-11-6-inch-Laptop-Office/dp/B00SGS7ZII $200, will run steam, probably can run tf2 at somewhat low settings. Specs: https://www.asus.com/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/ASUS_EeeBook_X205TA/specifications/ It's got an Atom Z3735F, wouldn't count on its GPU to run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006740%20600471997%204018&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=30 Massive link, I know. I just sorted by Win 8.1 (preferred), between 200 and 300, and then by best rating. Saw some decent ones, would love to hear from y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006740%20600471997%204018&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=30 Massive link, I know. I just sorted by Win 8.1 (preferred), between 200 and 300, and then by best rating. Saw some decent ones, would love to hear from y'all. They're all Intel and they all look like they would perform like shit in TF2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Map Painter Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Any low end Dell/HP etc laptop should be fine, just remember to check the specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Rule of thumb is to get an AMD machine for TF2. And in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Rule of thumb is to get an AMD machine for TF2. And in general I run Intel and NVIDIA on my rig. I play TF2 on Ultra, 1080p, with 300+ fps uncapped (I have it capped to 90 because over that is not necessary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I run Intel and NVIDIA on my rig. I play TF2 on Ultra, 1080p, with 300+ fps uncapped (I have it capped to 90 because over that is not necessary). I prefer AMD but for cheap laptops AMD IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. What CPU and GPU do you run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolono II Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I read this as cheap medicine.... What is wrong with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I read this as cheap medicine.... What is wrong with me? Well YOU have a drug problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethrozᴷᴹᴳᴸ Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 I read this as cheap medicine.... What is wrong with me? Well if you have Cheap meds, that's good info to know... haha I prefer AMD but for cheap laptops AMD IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. What CPU and GPU do you run? I just have cheapy i5 at 3.6 and GeForce 780 They were crazy cheap, and the GPU almost paid for itself, got a free pre-sale voucher for Watch_Dogs that I sold for only $10 less than the GPU cost. Love them to death, was saving for an upgrade to the GPU, but I really need this extra comp first. Plus my GPU even runs Neverwinter on Ultra with a steady 55-75 fps (55 in heavy combat, 75 just running around. Obv I can peak near 100 if I stare at a wall) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232334 Think this will run Chrome/Steam/TF2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner the Original Scout™ Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Well if you have Cheap meds, that's good info to know... haha I just have cheapy i5 at 3.6 and GeForce 780 They were crazy cheap, and the GPU almost paid for itself, got a free pre-sale voucher for Watch_Dogs that I sold for only $10 less than the GPU cost. Love them to death, was saving for an upgrade to the GPU, but I really need this extra comp first. Plus my GPU even runs Neverwinter on Ultra with a steady 55-75 fps (55 in heavy combat, 75 just running around. Obv I can peak near 100 if I stare at a wall) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232334 Think this will run Chrome/Steam/TF2? 780. Damn, I'm impressed. As for the laptop, not all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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