This computer good for gaming?

Posted by Syl_ai on May - 21 - 2011

Frank Isaksson Asked: This computer good for gaming?

So I’m about to buy a computer, and wondering if this computer is good for gaming, like Fallout or COD and other modern games. And i will also switch the integrated graphic card for a Radeon 5770. It costs about 850 dollars, and that is my kinda max budget. So here are the specs.

Product Details Type Desktop Computer
Model HP G5321sc
Product Series G5000

Processor Type Desktop Computer Intel Pentium Dual-Core
Model E6700
Number of Cores 2
Speed (GHz) 3.20
CPU Memory 2 MB L2

Memory RAM Type DDR3
4 096 MB RAM
RAM maximum number of MB 4 096

Disk Drives Hard Drive (No.) 1
Capacity (GB) 1 024
Speed (RPM) 7 200

Audio / Sound Card Type Graphics Onboard High Definition Audio 5.1

Graphics Card Type NVIDIA GeForce G405
Video memory MB 1 024

SATA connections (pc) 0
SATA connectors (Free) 0
PCI busses No. 1
Free PCI busses 1
PCI-Express 16x interface 1
Free PCI-Express 16x 1
PCI-Express 1x (Total) 2
PCI-Express 1x (free) 2

CD / DVD Player Type CD / DVD Player
Optical drive CD / DVD + / –

Other Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating System Version (bit) 64

Answers:

Jace Answered:
Yes. These are almost the exact specs of the custom-built PC picked out by my friend. It should be able to run most games with no problem, but don’t expect Crysis on max settings or anything.
Phillip Answered:
It’s decent. You won’t be able to max your games, but should be able to play them at medium settings with no slow down. I would look at upgrading the RAM and Graphics card. Both of those could stand the improvement, but are half-way decent already.
Joseph Anton Answered:
Shop around a bit more. That doesn’t seem like much of a computer for 850 bucks. 

The processor is capable, but old, and if you’re going for gaming, try to squeeze in 6 – 8 GB of RAM

I recommend you experience the fun of building your own computer.

Good luck.

Mercuri Answered:
No, the CPU and video card are both pretty low-end.It can handle some mild gaming, but I wouldn’t expect it to perform well on CoD and Fallout
Jack Answered:
its a OK computer that will play the games you are looking at but is not worth what your paying for it closer to $500 – $600

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