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Question

Is this computer good enough for gaming?

Mar 21, 2016 2:30PM PDT

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No. And why.
Mar 21, 2016 3:05PM PDT
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What Can I get?
Mar 21, 2016 3:25PM PDT

Ah Okey, do you have any suggestion for a computer I could get, like not too expensive but more decent for gaming? I'm not so sure what all specs means.

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Quality =/ Price seems OK
Mar 23, 2016 1:43AM PDT

Hi,

I checked, even though I'm not from Sweden I could translate and look up most of your specs.
First of all R.Profitt is quite right, I mean compared to other graphic cards this isn't top edge.
But since your argument is having a decent rig to play H1Z1 you can compare requirements :


H1Z1 Minimum Requirements
CPU: Intel i3 Dual-Core with Hyper-Threading (required)
CPU Speed: Info
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 275 series or higher
Sound Card: Yes
Free Disk Space: 20 GB


H1Z1 Recommended Requirements
CPU: Intel i5 Quad Core or higher / AMD Phenom II X6 or higher
CPU Speed: Info
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 560 series or higher / AMD Radeon HD 6870 or higher
Sound Card: Yes
Free Disk Space: 20 GB

Based on this I can suggest that H1Z1 will work fine on your rig but if you want to talk about not having any drop in frame rates of sudden loss of performance well then it isn't the best rig out there. Seeing you get quite a lot for only 541€, yes I converted I mean it's quite low price for what you are getting and if needed you can always upgrade later on.

I hope this helps you a bit and do not hesitate if you have more questions.
Kind regards,

Neo.

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oh alright
Mar 25, 2016 3:34AM PDT

I checked with the requirements of World of Warcraft WoD and I think the Video Card is below the minimum requirments for the game, is that correct? If I play H1Z1 on lowest settings with my rig, will I not have any lag spikes you think? If I replace the video card will I be able to run this game a lot better or do I switch more than just it?

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Yes and why
Mar 25, 2016 3:16AM PDT

Because I have same video card running on my i3 processor. Not for suuuper high graphic video games but it is for games rating 8 out of 10 for video graphic requirement.

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Can I run WoD aswell?
Mar 25, 2016 3:36AM PDT

Okey nice. I also want to be able to play WoD, Warcraft with this rig, can I? Specs for WOD:

CPU: Intel Core i5 2400, AMD FX-4100, or better
CPU Speed: Info
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 64-bit with latest service pack
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470, ATI Radeon HD 5870 or better
Sound Card: Yes
Free Disk Space: 35 GB

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Gt 730
Mar 25, 2016 8:03PM PDT

Your not even close to the game specs for the gpu.
You can try it but I suspect your not going to be happy.

Plan on a gpu upgrade.

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Mar 29, 2016 12:30AM PDT

Hi man,

well I guess you could but depending how you want to play it. I mean like others say and I can't disagree with them is if you wish to have high frame rate and avoid drops or freezes, or if you wish to play of average/high settings you will need a better card.

By the way what you are showing us are the recommended settings, which means they show these kind of requirements so you can enjoy the game in it fullest.


World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
Minimum Requirements
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750
CPU Speed: Info
RAM: 2 GB RAM (1 GB Windows XP)
OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 with the latest service pack
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, ATI Radeon HD 4850, or Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Card: Yes
Free Disk Space: 5 GB


World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
Recommended Requirements
CPU: Intel Core i5 2400, AMD FX-4100, or better
CPU Speed: Info
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 64-bit with latest service pack
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470, ATI Radeon HD 5870 or better
Sound Card: Yes
Free Disk Space: 35 GB

As you can see above compared to the minimalist setup you need you are far over what they ask you to have so again come to the same point. If you want our opinion, or in this case mine. Buy it, play the games and try it out yourself every rig is different and if you are not happy with the frame rate or drops just buy a better GPU. You get what you pay for my friend.

Last but not least for the money you pay for it, quality=price ??! I'd buy it.

Kind regards,
Neophytz

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It depends...
Apr 18, 2016 11:31AM PDT

Like a couple of the other replies stated already, yes it will run the game. However, the next question you need to ask yourself is; "What is the experience I want?" Running a game at the minimum requirements that barely meet the computer's maximum specifications leads to a lesser experience. The positive side of the choice in computer you posted is that the RAM, CPU and graphics card are all the recommended specifications provided by the game makers.

Basically, look at what you want out of a system for all the games you might want to play instead of just a recently purchased game. Then, decide on the purchase of a system with the idea that there will be another game in the future that will probably need slightly better performance out of your machine. This can be best accomplished by either buying a higher-end computer(if your budget allows it), or purchasing a system that can play the games you need it to now and allow upgrades later.

I don't like looking a pre-built systems for gaming if I can avoid it. I prefer knowing the specifications of things like my motherboard and power supply, and if they will accommodate upgrading. Not to mention all the other factors that go into a quality build as opposed to a mass produced machine with a "Ready for gaming" banner in it's description.

A few good(and easy to understand) resources for gaming rig tips are:
Linus Tech Tips
and
Jayz Two Cents

Hope this helps!