Austin and Jared try to build the cheapest gaming PC possible on Amazon. Austin builds a PC using a AMD Athlon processor, an MSI motherboard, a 400-watt power supply, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 2.5-inch SSD for a total of $315. Jared, on the other hand, buys a laptop with a Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 15-inch screen for $350.
After running benchmarks, Austin's PC scores 1,639 points in Cinebench R23, while Jared's laptop scores 1,201 points. However, Jared's laptop outperforms Austin's PC in graphics, with a Fire Strike score of 1282, compared to Austin's 1047.
In terms of price-to-performance, Jared's laptop comes out on top, with a score of 3.66 points per dollar, compared to Austin's 3.29 points per dollar. However, it's worth noting that the laptop was on sale for $100 off its original price of $450.
In the end, Austin's PC struggles to play games, with a frame rate of around 1 FPS, while Jared's laptop performs much better.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The goal is to build the cheapest possible gaming PC on Amazon.
2. The build requires brand new components with Amazon Prime shipping.
3. The processor used is an AMD Athlon 3000G.
4. The cost of the processor is $93.
5. A laptop with a Core i3-1005G1 processor was considered as an alternative.
6. The cost of the laptop is $350.
7. The build uses an MSI A320M-A Pro Max motherboard.
8. The cost of the motherboard is $60.
9. A Logitech MK120 keyboard and mouse combo was used.
10. The cost of the keyboard and mouse combo is not specified.
11. A 400-watt Coolmax power supply was used.
12. The cost of the power supply is $19.
13. A 120 GB Adroitlark 2.5-inch SSD was used.
14. The cost of the SSD is $18.
15. An Astra-gear DDR4 memory module was used.
16. The cost of the memory module is not specified.
17. The build uses a non-standard case made from an Amazon box.
18. The cost of the case is $0 (since it's a free Amazon box).
19. The total cost of the build is $315.
20. The laptop's total cost is $350.
21. The laptop's price-to-performance ratio is 3.66 points per dollar.
22. The build's price-to-performance ratio is 3.29 points per dollar.
23. The laptop outperforms the build in gaming performance.
24. The build's system memory doesn't meet the minimum requirements for gaming.
25. The build's display has poor viewing angles and low brightness.