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New member. Just looking for some help on buying a computer.

by Mar 27, 2017 9:48PM PDT

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Games will "run".
by Forum moderator Mar 28, 2017 9:26AM PDT

There are plenty of reviews about the GPU with the 950 but the gamers I know might be unhappy.

What are you playing on now?

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A laptop.
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 9:56AM PDT

It's not the worst but it's no where near very good.

It's a acer.. lol
amd quad core processor A10 7300 with turbo core technology up to 3.20ghz
And Radeon graphics
8gb of ddr3 l memory

Sorry about the triple reply couldn't delete the other replies on my phone for some reason

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The dedicated 950 should beat an AMD A10.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 28, 2017 10:26AM PDT
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So you think it'll do what I need ?
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 10:35AM PDT

I used to be deep into computers but that was several years ago. Things have drastically changed from when I put them together. I'm looking at this pre build because a family member works for staples and It's my best option of payment considering my funds. I'm just looking for something that'll run what I want, I know high graphics in the games I'm looking to play aren't really used. I just want a smooth fps rate and not have to worry if my next game purchase will run or not.

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The 950 is OK
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 28, 2017 10:38AM PDT

But today for "high graphics" and smooth I want to be in the old 960, new 1050 or better. The 950 "runs" but is not what gamers I know want.

Sure it will do and later you can change out the 950 to a 1050 or better.

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So an upgrade on the graphics
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 11:24AM PDT

A little ways down the road or something, as long as it'll run what I want for the time being. I have no problem later purchansing the uprgrading the card. Thank you for you input.

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This my best bet ?
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 11:41AM PDT
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The 1060
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 28, 2017 12:18PM PDT

Is well accepted as a good gamer at most settings, most games at 1080p play.

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Awesome.
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 12:27PM PDT

Thanks to you and everybody who gave there input. Muchly appreciated

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I don't remember the site
by itsdigger Mar 28, 2017 11:10AM PDT

But Bob used to have one that compared gaming comps and for $849 I think I remember seeing other comps with at least those specs for less $$$$

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Sorry
by itsdigger Mar 28, 2017 11:13AM PDT

I didn't realize this was a laptop.. Blush

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I'm running a laptop now.
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 11:25AM PDT

Looking to upgrade to the desktop I linked in the description.

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Cool
by itsdigger Mar 28, 2017 11:28AM PDT

My new meds I think are messing with me LOL .
Maybe Bob can find that site than...

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No worries
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 11:31AM PDT

Thanks for your help.

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Amazon
by Mar 28, 2017 10:27AM PDT
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I can.
by Bradjennings902 Mar 28, 2017 10:38AM PDT

The reason I'm looking at the staples site, is because a family member works there and can get me a fairly good price on it. As the fund are the issue.

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