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[NoobComputer]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-refu...ack/4532801.p?id=1219761762427&skuId=4532801#

Would this be a decent computer for gaming wise? I'm on a $500 budget and want to make sure that I'll get the best that i can get with my money. Thanks.

 

[beers]

Depends on your definition of decent.

APUs aren't hugely terrible, but in prebuilt systems they are gimped by slow RAM which impacts their performance. At that price range you'd have a bit more reach 'value for the money' wise by building one yourself. Is that something you would be comfortable with doing?

 

[Geoff]

No, that is not a decent gaming computer. Your best bet is to look for a computer with a dedicated video card. That computer has integrated graphics paired with an AMD CPU, both of which are low end for gaming. If it was a newer Intel CPU, those have decent integrated graphics, but still nothing compared to a dedicated card.

Take a look at the build another member here put together, definitely better for the price: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Agoldfish/saved/wrjMnQ

 

[lincsman]

I beg to differ on the amd comment. Amd is meant to be a value brand, which means more bang for your buck. The amd fx-6300 is more than good enough for gaming, and is rated the most processing power for the least money.

But as for graphics, I'd recommend nvidia

 

[Geoff]

I beg to differ on the amd comment. Amd is meant to be a value brand, which means more bang for your buck. The amd fx-6300 is more than good enough for gaming, and is rated the most processing power for the least money.

But as for graphics, I'd recommend nvidia

It still has integrated video, and my point was that Intel's latest APU's are better than AMD's. AMD CPU's are fine if on a budget, but even the highest end AMD CPU is just on par with a low end i3 from Intel for gaming.

 

[lincsman]

Makes sense, but actually on benchmark tests the fx-6300 is actually on par with lower end I7's. I played star wars battlefront with it and it ran on max settings at 60 fps

I also did a benchmark on cpu-z

But I do agree that Intel is much better for gaming

 

[Geoff]

Makes sense, but actually on benchmark tests the fx-6300 is actually on par with lower end I7's. I played star wars battlefront with it and it ran on max settings at 60 fps

I also did a benchmark on cpu-z

But I do agree that Intel is much better for gaming

Here's a comparison between the AMD FX-8350 and an Intel i3 4360: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1197?vs=697

 

[lincsman]

Ok, but every game I've played with the GTX 770 has been maxed no problem

Mind you I have it overclocked to 3.8ghz

 

[beers]

Here's a comparison between the AMD FX-8350 and an Intel i3 4360: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1197?vs=697

The min/avg isn't shocking/groundbreaking except for a couple titles if you compare it against something like a 4770k either, though.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/836?vs=1281

Having owned both there's not a super-enormous difference between the two aside from specific titles like Starcraft.