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Hello I would like you to rate this computer based off 3 things

Price.
Graphics Performance (Gaming).
How long it will last.

The price of the computer is $450 NZ which is equal to $360 USD. -> is this a good deal for this computer ?

The GPU is a MSI 6770
And Processor is a AMD ATHLON II x2 640 @640 gHz

The PSU is 550W AYWUN
and Case is Raidmax Blade.

Here is the link:

It Includes Windows 7.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=548103034

Please tell me if this computer would be able to run Planetside 2 on low-medium settings.

Thank you for your assistance.
 
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I'm not exactly a expert at desktops, but from the looks of it, that one would probably last you a decent while depending on what you put it through. I've had a HP desktop with a AMD Athlon II in it that I've used for 7 years and it's just now starting to go downhill. The specs look fairly decent for the price, although you might be able to swing a better machine for that price by custom building your own. Personally, if I were you, and I didn't feel like building my own, I would consider this one. But take my advice with a grain of salt, and wait for others to reply as well to get a better idea. But I hope I was of some help.
 
Origin Saint said:
I'm not exactly a expert at desktops, but from the looks of it, that one would probably last you a decent while depending on what you put it through. I've had a HP desktop with a AMD Athlon II in it that I've used for 7 years and it's just now starting to go downhill. The specs look fairly decent for the price, although you might be able to swing a better machine for that price by custom building your own. Personally, if I were you, and I didn't feel like building my own, I would consider this one. But take my advice with a grain of salt, and wait for others to reply as well to get a better idea. But I hope I was of some help.
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Oh I see, but I know for sure I definitely can not build my own computer for 360 USD / 450 NZ. As an O\S, Windows 7 or 8, alone cost $130 here. It would atleast cost 650 NZ for my own build.
 
That pc is awful. The PSU is very unrealible, and I don't even know the board brand, and the CPU is pretty outdated. Building your own if you want anything reasonable at that price. If buying used, you could actually build a new one that's better.
Gaming=Not good
How long it will last=Not very long at all probobly
 
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byteninja2 said:
That pc is awful. The PSU is very unrealible, and I don't even know the board brand, and the CPU is pretty outdated. Building your own if you want anything reasonable at that price. If buying used, you could actually build a new one that's better.
Gaming=Not good
How long it will last=Not very long at all probobly
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Okay, but are you sure I could build a PC for $450 lol (include the Windows 7 or 8). I mean if you think I can please pick some items off Playtech.co.nz or another site like that
 
It's a low quality unit from a brand nobody's ever heard of. Not good.

The graphics card is decent, what resolution are you playing at?

If you're playing at a really high resolution and you're expecting to be maxxing out all your games, this PC won't last long at all. If you're playing at a lower resolution and you're not so bothered about maxxing out your games, it'll last a while. :)

The recommended requirements states you need a Phenom II X4 and a Radeon 6870, so this computer doesn't meet the recommended requirements - but if you're playing at a low resolution you should be able to play it fine I reckon.
 
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spirit said:
It's a low quality unit from a brand nobody's ever heard of. Not good.

The graphics card is decent, what resolution are you playing at?

If you're playing at a really high resolution and you're expecting to be maxxing out all your games, this PC won't last long at all. If you're playing at a lower resolution and you're not so bothered about maxxing out your games, it'll last a while. :)

The recommended requirements states you need a Phenom II X4 and a Radeon 6870, so this computer doesn't meet the recommended requirements - but if you're playing at a low resolution you should be able to play it fine I reckon.
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Hey could you tell me what difference is made when you lower / increase the resolution. Also what if I had a slightly high resolution but put the Grapics settings to low-med ?
 
Lolman said:
Hey could you tell me what difference is made when you lower / increase the resolution. Also what if I had a slightly high resolution but put the Grapics settings to low-med ?
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Yes as Evan said, higher resolutions require more graphics horsepower. If you had a high resolution but used low or medium settings it'd run fine, but the game wouldn't look as good as it would on high or ultra.
 
spirit said:
Yes as Evan said, higher resolutions require more graphics horsepower. If you had a high resolution but used low or medium settings it'd run fine, but the game wouldn't look as good as it would on high or ultra.
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Ah I see.
So is it better to use higher settings with lower resolutions, or higher resolutions with lower settings ?
 
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