An $800 computer can run circles around the Xbox One graphically. Here's an alternative option for playing games right on the PC without the need for the Xbox One.
You can just plug your Xbox One controller into a USB port and play games from your couch through programs such as Steam or Origin. Plus, AMD has a great new program called GameDVR that can broadcast gameplay directly to Twitch.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | $174.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | Biostar B85MG Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $44.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $29.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $29.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $51.88 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card | $252.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $30.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ NCIX US |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $87.75 @ OutletPC |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $739.54 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-27 10:15 EST-0500 |