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ItzJoey

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Im soon to be buying a new gaming computer for around 750$, but im having some issues.

Some people are telling me the computer im buying won't let me run new games like Fallout 3, GTA IV and etc. on high detail. Here are the specs, (Taken directly off of Staples.com)


Processor Intel Pentium Processor E5400
Memory (RAM) 6GB
Type of Memory DDR2
Memory Expandable to 8GB
Hard Drive Size 640GB
Hard Drive Type SATA
Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Network Card 10/100Base-T network interface
Video Graphics Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics
Display HP 2159m 21.5" diagonal 16:9 Full HD 1080p LCD monitor
Other ports 15-in-1 memory card reader
# of USB slots 6
TV Tuner None
Dimensions 6.97"(W) x 16.85" (L/D) x 15.32" (H) approx.
Warranty 1 year
Space Saving Design No
Extra Features Includes HP 2159m 21.5" diagonal 16:9 Full HD 1080p LCD monitor

Can someone tell me how much it would cost to upgrade this to play stuff on high detail?, or do I even have to upgrade it?
 
Won't run any games at all. integrated graphics. If you buy a new power supply and a graphics card you could play games on high settings and such.
 
How much would a good graphics card cost me?

And why do I need a new power-supply? (whatever that is)

EDIT: IT can't even play low-end stuff like TF2/HL2/CS-S?
Another Edit: Can it play Fallout 3 on Medium-Low Settings?
 
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NO it can't play anything at all, it has no graphics card. Another thing if that is in USD then that PC is way way way overpriced. For $750 you can build something that would Play most games on high settings. I suggest you either build a computer or visit a site like http://www.ibuypower.com/ and either put together a PC or buy pre-built one from them.
 
To help you out with your other questions, a power supply is what gives power to all your computer components in general. With the current integrated card you have it has a max of 256mb but a core clock of 350mhz (SLOW). You could get a good card (512mb, 256 bit interface, 800mhz core clock) for about $120 and then the power supply to run it (650w) for probably $50 if not cheaper now. Good luck and happy gaming.
 
Ok, looked on Ibuypower.com and found this, will it work?


Netbook / Notebook Bundle
None
Case
NZXT Tempest EVO Gaming Tower Case
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion
None
Case Lighting
None
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 750 Processor (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache)
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive
None
Processor Cooling
[Free Upgrade] Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ 120mm Radiator [SOCKET-1156]
Memory
4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT – 1GB-Single Card
Video Card Brand
Major Brand Powered by ATI or NVIDIA
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 -- Intel P55 Chipset CrossFire Supported w/7.1 Sound, Dual-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, Dual PCI-E MB
Power Supply
450 Watt -- Standard Power Supply
Primary Hard Drive
1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s-Single Drive
Data Hard Drive
None
Optical Drive
22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black
2nd Optical Drive
None
Flash Media Reader/Writer
None
Meter Display
None
Floppy Drive
None
Sound Card
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + [Free 60-Day !!!] Microsoft Office 2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access ....)-64-Bit
Monitor
None
2nd Monitor
None
Speaker System
None
External Hard Drives [USB 2.0/eSATA]
None
USB Flash Drive
None
Power Protection
None
Printer
None
Headset
None
MP3/MP4 Player
None
Video Camera
None
Warranty
Standard Warranty Service-Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support
Rush Service
Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Windows 7 Upgrade Coupon
 
that graphics card is junk, get at least a 9800gt or an ATI 4850. and i would sugest upping the psu to at least a 500w. but other than that, its great.
 
ganzey said:
that graphics card is junk, get at least a 9800gt or an ATI 4850. and i would sugest upping the psu to at least a 500w. but other than that, its great.
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Thanks, so with the extra add-ons (Graphics Card/PSU), I can run stuff like Fallout 3/GTA IV on High/Max settings?

If so thanks for your help.
 
I wouldn't get the water cooling, it will just cause more problems and it is a cheap kit so it will probably break. You don't have to spend the money on a i5 all you really need is an AMD Phenom II X3 720 and a 4850 and you will be good to go.
 
ItzJoey said:
Im soon to be buying a new gaming computer for around 750$, but im having some issues.

Some people are telling me the computer im buying won't let me run new games like Fallout 3, GTA IV and etc. on high detail. Here are the specs, (Taken directly off of Staples.com)


Processor Intel Pentium Processor E5400
Memory (RAM) 6GB
Type of Memory DDR2
Memory Expandable to 8GB
Hard Drive Size 640GB
Hard Drive Type SATA
Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Network Card 10/100Base-T network interface
Video Graphics Intel GMA 3100 integrated graphics
Display HP 2159m 21.5" diagonal 16:9 Full HD 1080p LCD monitor
Other ports 15-in-1 memory card reader
# of USB slots 6
TV Tuner None
Dimensions 6.97"(W) x 16.85" (L/D) x 15.32" (H) approx.
Warranty 1 year
Space Saving Design No
Extra Features Includes HP 2159m 21.5" diagonal 16:9 Full HD 1080p LCD monitor

Can someone tell me how much it would cost to upgrade this to play stuff on high detail?, or do I even have to upgrade it?
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I'm not stating as much as asking a question. I highlighted the two parts I saw as bottlenecks. I understand that the onboard graphics card isn't a gamer - but Pentium Dual core is before my recent start of educating myself of PC parts. My understanding is this technology was what preceded Core2duo dual core processors. Wouldn't that be another bottleneck to gaming performance - even if he got a nice GPU.

Again, not stating a fact - as much as asking a question where the OP - as well as myself can learn.

Thanks
 
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