Would this be a good computer for gaming?

[Illegal Socks]

I'm going to be getting a new computer within the next 4 weeks and I'm thinking about getting this one.

Any idea if this will fit my gaming needs?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodd...20217&PCName=desktop_600_800&logon=&langid=EN

 

[sentur]

depends what games you want to play, this type of computer is a middle ranked computer now adays expect the AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core are pretty bad compared to intels quad core, so if u can switch i suggest you do, the graphics card is fine, it could play wow on full settings and generally crysis on about low-middle settings so yea that computer is fine

 

[xi momo xi]

Yes it would. The processor and ram are both top notch.

I can't find out what graphics card it has, but it says its 512Mb, that's decent.

And if the graphics card suits the processor, it should be a pretty good card. GT8800 or something.

 

[Illegal Socks]

Ok I might actually get this one instead

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10132459&catid=20217

I think it's a bit better so I'll most likely get one of the two.

Thanks for your help guys.

 

[ssylass]

AMD phenom is better then intel..
and its all about your graphics card, aslong as u've got 2+GHZ, 2+gb ram, and a new Nvidia

 

[Illegal Socks]

So which would be better for gaming?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodd...20217&PCName=desktop_600_800&logon=&langid=EN

OR

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10132459&catid=20217

 

[Rawr]

If you built your own, it would be cheaper.

 

[xeleration]

If you built your own, it would be cheaper.

I don't want to slander anybody, but Rawr is correct.

The first few posts above have no idea what their talking about. 512 MB on a video card is nowhere near decent.

If you want an idea of what will suit your needs pricewise and performance wise (nevermind brand hype), add me to MSN.

 

[xi momo xi]

I don't want to slander anybody, but Rawr is correct.

The first few posts above have no idea what their talking about. 512 MB on a video card is nowhere near decent.

If you want an idea of what will suit your needs pricewise and performance wise (nevermind brand hype), add me to MSN.

Yeah 512Mb on a video card is decent. I am currently playing Crysis on highest settings with a 512MB card. -.-

And yes, building your own would be cheapest, and you would probably end up with a better computer for the money.

 

[Drag Darkfire]

Building your own computer would be alot cheaper but the computer you have specified is decent as well.

Without knowing the graphics card we do not know how useful the 512 Video Ram is. It should be decent for gaming but not hardcore.

 

[Loltastic]

Those graphic cards are really bad for that, only good (decent) thing about that is the processor.

Just buy the parts and have the shop assemble it for you if you cant do it (its really simple tho).

You cant really get gaming power for that price without assembling your own

 

[Illegal Socks]

Alright I think I'll get this computer:


http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10132459&catid=20217

and upgrade the video card to this:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10114872&catid=20397&logon=&langid=EN

 

[Two Legit Two Quit]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

Is pretty bad for gaming,

If you buy your computer on newegg.com, It will give more bang for your buck rather then bestbuy.