Is this a good gaming computer?

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Is this a good gaming computer?
  1. Unread #1 - Dec 15, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Hello everyone, I'm not the biggest know it all about computer by any means, but I do know some. I was wondering if a computer with these specs would be a good gaming desktop. I know it is not the best, but I want to know if it's worth getting or if I should save up more and get a better one in the future.

    The Specs:

    8Gb Ram (Expandable to 16Gb)
    AMD HD 6450 graphics (1gb dedicated)
    Hard Drive: 2TB
    AMD Quad-Core FX-4200 Processor (3.3GHz)
    Windows 8

    $629.99
    Also comes with iBuyPower standard keyboard and mouse.

    And I was also wondering if there's a way to uninstall windows 8 and get windows 7, because I have used both and I prefer windows 7 much more.
    Please everyone give me opinions about this desktop as it would help a lot

    Thanks
     
  3. Unread #2 - Dec 15, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    No, it's not great. I'd try to get something with a R9 270 or GTX 760 and up.

    You can uninstall Windows 8 and get Windows 7 but it would cost you $100 for a Windows 7 license
     
  5. Unread #3 - Dec 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    weakest link is your GPU. I'd try to buy it without the GPU, and install your own. Otherwise, it's not a bad starter PC at all.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Not in favor of that graphics card. I'd try swapping it out with an upgraded one, even a little older Nvidia will be better than that in my opinion.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Just out of curiosity, are you willing to try building your own PC? You may be able to do a little better with your bang-for-buck by doing that.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    If you don't have experience building your own computer I'd stay away from doing that. Finding compatible parts, constructing it, and paying for the OS really isn't cheaper than buying premanafactured computers.

    You'll get to customize it, but really all major computer companies can do this as well for you straight out of the factory.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Not a bad PC. Your only downfall is the gpu, but you can upgrade that with ease over time.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    No sorry. that's shit, old graphics card with bad cpu but will do the job if you play on min.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Yeah I did some research and customized one with a better gpu. I just found this one on best buy and was just wondering .
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Tbh Best Buy is overpriced on most things, I am almost certain you can get a cheaper one if you looked hard enough.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    That GPU is very weak and old, released 2011. I'd recommend learning how to build a PC and go from there. You could probably build the one there for half the price.

    If you aren't willing to build one, you could get some decent parts and find a local computer store who is willing to assemble it for you.

    If you have a budget and what kind of FPS you're expecting on a certain game, i'll hook you up with a list of parts for your needs.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    Varying on where you live, you can find some excellent deals on computers that are slightly less money and still better.

    A quick search in the local computer store Micro Center near me came up with a refurbished computer with these specs:

    Intel Core i5-3470 Processor 3.2GHz
    Microsoft Windows 8
    12GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM
    2TB 7,200RPM Hard Drive
    AMD Radeon HD 8570
    SuperMulti DVD Burner
    15-in-1 Media Card Reader
    10/100/1000 Network
    802.11b/g/n Wireless
    Bluetooth 4.0

    for $520.

    However, that is my local store. I have heard from a friend that their online customer-service is... lacking? But I do not know because I always go into the physical store.

    Newegg has similar deals in your price range for better-speced systems.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    That's completely untrue. It will pretty much always be cheaper to build it yourself. It's also very easy. A trained monkey could do it.
     
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    Is this a good gaming computer?

    sapphirehd 7950 vapor x is a pretty beast GPU,im not sure if its compatible with other parts,but if it is then id recommend that :p
     
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