Will this game run smoothly ?

[Danoroth]

Hey on Wednesday I am buying a desktop pc here is the link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290571358865?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I was wondering will it run minecraft smoothly without lag... But without a graphics card???? Or should I get a graphics card thanks
Daniel

 

[voyagerfan99]

You're going to want a video card because Minecraft is very CPU and GPU intensive.

 

[Darren]

I think you'd probably be okay to be honest.

My ancient computer that had a Geforce 8400 GS ran minecraft maxed at about 30-40 fps.

 

[Danoroth]

Thanks guys

 

[Exo]

Buying this computer without a GPU is very limiting. If you ever plan on going to another newer style game.... then a video card is a must.

My suggestion is if you dont feel comfortable upgrading parts yourself, then purchase it with the video card.

 

[Darren]

Buying this computer without a GPU is very limiting. If you ever plan on going to another newer style game.... then a video card is a must.

My suggestion is if you dont feel comfortable upgrading parts yourself, then purchase it with the video card.

+1 to that.

For minecraft you should be fine but buying that computer and hoping to use it for any type of gaming other than minecraft is pointless. You'll want to get a video card if you're going to be doing anything more than MC.

 

[jd132]

Agree with denther...just because it comes with a new CPU, RAM, etc., doesnt mean it can run many games. Invest in a nice GPU and it will be a decent system. Good luck.

 

[Danoroth]

Yeah I am going to get a GOOD gpu, any suggestions? With the price range 1-$200???

 

[Exo]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401

This one is $219.00 and the one I would suggest.. I like Evga better as far as brand, but the 560ti is a really nice card.

You can drop down to a 550 and be in your price range, but for the money difference, I say 560ti.


As for a second choice,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

$179.00

 

[FuryRosewood]

id pick the sapphire, just because i had bad luck with gigabyte videocards failing...mobos are top notch, but if i was going to get a gpu, id grab an asus or evga due to warranty support.

 

[Danoroth]

id pick the sapphire, just because i had bad luck with gigabyte videocards failing...mobos are top notch, but if i was going to get a gpu, id grab an asus or evga due to warranty support.

thanks alot for the feedback guys, i might get a GT 440, will it run minecraft smoothley? and i know it probraly wont but will it run BF3?

 

[jonnyp11]

should run both i think, but don't plan on high res or high shading, aa, or af, you might get goot settings at like 1280x960 or something on bf3. and also i believe the hd 5670 is more powerful. also you could prob get a little over bottoming out bf3 at 1080p

 

[Danoroth]

id pick the sapphire, just because i had bad luck with gigabyte videocards failing...mobos are top notch, but if i was going to get a gpu, id grab an asus or evga due to warranty support.

I actually got a xfx radeon HD 6870 and it pretty bad

 

[Exo]

Thats a decent card.. should play minecraft fairly well.. Did you delete/ update drivers for the card?

 

[azeem40]

How is the 6870 a bad card lol?