Is this PC good for gaming?

Post » Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:12 pm

Hi everyone, sorry for starting a new thread just for this question but I couldn't find a thread where it was relevant to ask.

I am looking at buying this computer mainly for gaming, I have no idea about computer specs and so all of the information on this page goes way over my head.

Here are the computer details below, I would be very greatful if you could tell me if it is good for gaming or not.

Processor AMD Phenom II X2 545 Processor
- 3.0 GHz
- 2.0 GHz HT
- 6MB L3Cache
Operating System Genuine Windows? 7 Home Premium
RAM - 4 GB installed DDR2 RAM
- 4GB maximum RAM capacity
Graphics card ATI Radeon HD 5550
- 512GB dedicated GDDR5 memory
Screen type None
Hard drive 500GB 7200rpm SATA II
Optical disk drive DVD/RW
Memory card reader 25-in-1
USB 8 (4 in front, 4 in rear)
FireWire 1
Modem/Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Video interface 1 x DVI
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
Audio interface 3.5mm, SPDIF
TV output VGA, HDMI
Extension card slot 1 x PCIEx1
2 x PCI
Sound 5.1 High Definition Audio
Keyboard & Mouse Yes, wired
Additional features 1 x eSATA port
Accessories included Keyboard, mouse, power cable, documentation, 1 year warranty
Software included Microsoft? Office 2007 Trial with Microsoft? Works
Bullguard/Norton Internet Security 2009
Works 9 SE
Google Browser
Internet Explorer 8
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Cameron Garrod
 
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Post » Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:43 pm

Welcome to the forums!!

If you have a choice, you might want to upgrade the video card.

Look around these forums some more.
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Vickytoria Vasquez
 
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Post » Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:22 am

http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1145193-the-community-tech-thread-no-94/ is a good place to get your tech needs answered
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K J S
 
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Post » Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:25 am

Welcome to the forums!!

If you have a choice, you might want to upgrade the video card.

Look around these forums some more.



Thanks, I'll look into getting the video card upgraded, but once again I know nothing about this sort of stuff.

I just noticed the tech thread after I posted this thread. Sorry :facepalm:
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Jack Bryan
 
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Post » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:03 pm

Thanks, I'll look into getting the video card upgraded, but once again I know nothing about this sort of stuff.

I just noticed the tech thread after I posted this thread. Sorry :facepalm:


Welcome to the forums! Have a http://media.photobucket.com/image/fishy%20stick/Enoil/DarkFishyStick.jpg!
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Laura
 
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Post » Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:54 pm

Welcome to the forums! Have a http://media.photobucket.com/image/fishy%20stick/Enoil/DarkFishyStick.jpg!


Lol thanks.
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Joe Bonney
 
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Post » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:48 am

Closing this as the question has been reposted in the Community tech thread.
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