More pc help

[Dark_Desires]

So my parents are buying me a new pc im happy with it but wondering how its going to go with the latest games ETC my current pc is a old dell inspiron 1720 and my new 1 is a acer desktop im not sure the name so forgive me here are the stats
Intel Core i3-2100 Processor
3M Cache, 3.1GHz Processor Speed
4GB DDR3 (1 x 4GB) RAM
1TB 5400rpm Hard Drive
DVD Super Multi SATA
Multi-Card Reader
AMD HD6450 (512MB) Video Graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
W 180mm X H 340mm X D 520mm

my 2nd question is do i need to buy a batter graf card or is it ok to play games like GTA 4 the witcher any help with knowing were i stand would be great

[anonymous53]

It should be okay (Not great) Medium settings for gta 4 and the witcher.
It's going to be a little slow basing off of the 5400 RPM Hard drive, The graphics card is low end (Should be alright for light gaming at minimal resolutions) Processor should work fine for those games.
Just don't expect this to tear through Battlefield 3 at max settings with a 1920X1080 resolution

[Dark_Desires]

okay thanks and my the screen im getting is a little bigger than my current my current is 1440 by 880 i think so no probs there

Ok so i had a look and am thinking of getting a Nvidia GT 9500 GT.How do i find out what would work.and i have only got about 60$ to spend on a new graf card when i get the pc

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[anonymous53]

If you don't mind me asking, what are your parents spending on this? Because you may be able to build yourself a new rig for cheaper that is better ^.^


As to your graphics card question, remember the power supply that comes in this computer needs to be able to handle this graphics card. I prefer Nvidia cards.

Most manufacturer computers like these will come with minimum wattage to handle the components ~350 watts. Whereas most graphics cards now will suggest at least a 500 watt power supply. Keep this in mind, as with a lower wattage power supply you could cause permanent damage to the computer

[Dark_Desires]

This pc the cheapest for price and atm all i play is just cause 2 minecraft and mount and blade so games that need more cpu and ram.I dont think i will be playing anything more resource hungry.And its pretty decent pc for its price were i live.i had a check and it should run a 9500 GT.really appreciate the help

[anonymous53]

Well, what I was saying is for the same amount of money you may be able to build yourself a better computer instead of buying a manufactured one.

9500 gt will work fine, for quite a few games. Just don't expect to be running BF3 at medium settings.
Maybe lowest settings at 1024*768 resolution

[AutoPlay]

That 9500GT is about as powerfull as that 6450 anyways.

GTA4 doesnt run properly on some i7's because of its shit coding.

Get your self a 5750 or a 5770. Youll have to up your budget by about 25 dollars but itll be worth it, trust me :)

[Dark_Desires]

Well the only games i play currently that are resource hungry are Borderlands on max settings no lag at all on my 8800 GT card and some just cause 2 on medium quality but im geting this new card for christmas so anything 120 i can get

[anonymous53]

Well, an 8800 GT is better than a 9500 GT.

And save up till you get about 200 dollars for a nice AMD 6870 (or 6850 I believe)

[LoginLeo]

I guess it won't run Crysis 2 on max. graphics, but it should be fine, and even great for most of the games...