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[Mr.NOOb]

I am such a newb and i am asking this question Seriously . Is this computer good enough to play most games or should i edit it some more since i am planning to buy a new pc for gaming and multimedia. I am asking about games like battlefield 3 and COD and Bioshock infinity,GTAIV, and GTAV once it comes out

HP Pavilion p7-1500z Desktop PC
C9D15AV#ABA

• Windows 8 64
• AMD A8-5500 quad-core processor [3.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache]
• 512MB AMD Radeon HD 7350 [DVI, HDMI, VGA adapter]
• 4GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM [1 DIMM]
• 500GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive
• No secondary hard drive
• Save $20 on Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2013
• No additional Security Software
• SuperMulti DVD Burner
• 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB 3.0, audio
• No TV Tuner
• Beats Audio (tm) -- integrated studio quality sound
• HP USB keyboard and optical mouse
• Wireless-N LAN card (1x1)

Estimated ship date: February 11, 2013
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Sorry if asking this somehow violates the rules or by posting this

 

[Luckkill4u]

I am such a newb and i am asking this question Seriously . Is this computer good enough to play most games or should i edit it some more since i am planning to buy a new pc for gaming and multimedia. I am asking about games like battlefield 3 and COD and Bioshock infinity,GTAIV, and GTAV once it comes out

HP Pavilion p7-1500z Desktop PC
C9D15AV#ABA

• Windows 8 64
• AMD A8-5500 quad-core processor [3.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache]
• 512MB AMD Radeon HD 7350 [DVI, HDMI, VGA adapter]
• 4GB DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM [1 DIMM]
• 500GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive
• No secondary hard drive
• Save $20 on Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2013
• No additional Security Software
• SuperMulti DVD Burner
• 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB 3.0, audio
• No TV Tuner
• Beats Audio (tm) -- integrated studio quality sound
• HP USB keyboard and optical mouse
• Wireless-N LAN card (1x1)

Estimated ship date: February 11, 2013

N/A for Free Shipping
The HP Home & Home Office Store will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 21 days after delivery
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Price: $567.99


Sorry if asking this somehow violates the rules or by posting this

It barely meets Bioshock Infinite's Recomended specs and it should play GTA5 on low specs at least. The problem with that computer is 1. That price and 2. the company that made it.

If you want to get a gaming computer for cheap build it yourself. I made my own for the same price and hell I bought a $200 GPU for games. Of coarse you have to make sure all the parts are compatible and they all fit but it's all easy.

 

[Mr.NOOb]

ok. Can you tell me a recommended site to build a computer with a max budget of 500 not including tax so it can go over the limit slightly.

 

[gifi4]

Obviously I'm not American nor do I live in America but I do hear a lot of good stuff about newegg.

 

[Luckkill4u]

Newegg like gifi4 but also try amazon. You can get some pretty good deals there.

 

[Celice]

ok. Can you tell me a recommended site to build a computer with a max budget of 500 not including tax so it can go over the limit slightly.

Are you going to be putting the computer together your self, or are you wanting to be able to pick and choose the parts and have them assembled for you, then shipped to you?

 

[Rydian]

http://gbatemp.net/threads/so-you-want-a-new-computer.337473/

 

[Mr.NOOb]

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How about this is this any good or should i spend a little more

 

[trumpet-205]

What is your screen resolution?

 

[Originality]

My only comment on that build: wow, I'm surprised they still make drives that small.

Also, I don't see a DVD drive or OS listed.

 

[trumpet-205]

That harddrive wouldn't work at all, seeing it is IDE.

 

[Mr.NOOb]

1024x768
Im Planning to buy a higher capacity hdd later
I might use lynux or buy microsoft windows 8
i added a dvd drive so now it cost Grand Total: $317.07

 

[trumpet-205]

You need a SATA 3.5 inch Hard drive. The one is picked right now is IDE which is older drive that does not work on newer PC.

Also your CPU is FM1 while your motherboard is FM2. They do not work. You need A8-5500.

You cannot play majority of PC games with Linux.

 

[Thanatos Telos]

I'd wait. AMD's new Richland CPU's are arriving in May. They'll have a massive performance boost over Trinity.

 

[trumpet-205]

I'd wait. AMD's new Richland CPU's are arriving in May. They'll have a massive performance boost over Trinity.

Richland is merely a small improvement over Trinity, given that Richland still uses Piledriver core. (Remember Streamroller is delayed).

Richland is a stop gap for delayed Kaveri (which uses Streamroller core).

 

[Mr.NOOb]

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Rosewill R363-M-BK Black Ultra High Gloss Finished MicroATX Computer Case with 400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply
Item #: N82E16811147099
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$64.99
$54.99
Subtotal: $54.99

Tax: $4.12
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$3.99 Super Eggsaver (4-7 Business Days)
$7.99 Newegg 3 Business Days
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LG 24X DVD Burner - Bare Drive Black SATA Model GH24NS95 - OEM
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Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
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MSI A55M-P33 FM1 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
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Kingston HyperX XMP 10th Anniversary Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX16C9X3K2/8X
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AMD A8-3870K Unlocked Llano 3.0GHz Socket FM1 100W Quad-Core Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic AMD Radeon HD ...
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How about this

 

[trumpet-205]

Looking good for a budget gaming PC at 1024x768.

 

[Thanatos Telos]

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Rosewill R363-M-BK Black Ultra High Gloss Finished MicroATX Computer Case with 400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply
Item #: N82E16811147099
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Subtotal: $54.99

Tax: $4.12
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$3.99 Super Eggsaver (4-7 Business Days)
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Refurbished: Seagate DB35 Series 7200.3 ST3160215ACE-H 160GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -
Item #: N82E16822178303
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MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 FM2 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
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Kingston HyperX XMP 10th Anniversary Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX16C9X3K2/8X
Item #: N82E16820104389
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AMD A8-3870K Unlocked Llano 3.0GHz Socket FM1 100W Quad-Core Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic AMD Radeon HD ...
Item #: N82E16819106001
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options) -$5.00 Instant
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Rosewill RHTS-12006 Canal High Fidelity Passive Noise Isolating Rosewood Ear buds-Retails
Item #: N82E16826193077
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How about this is this any good or should i spend a little more

For about a hundred extra, upgrade your drive to at least 500 GB (160 will NOT cover you.) Get an A8 5500, which will future proof you, and that should be it.

 

[geishroy]

is your budget 300 or 500?

 

[the_randomizer]

After seeing this, yeah, I'm leaning towards getting one, seeing as I'm getting a good tax refund and all.