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    Posted: 28 Nov 2011 at 7:43am

   I am currently saving up to get a new ODE lvl 2 to game on, but I need help with something for my younger brother.  He currently has no computer and uses the one my mom has, which is so old its probable the first computer to use floppy disk.  He wants to play the new Star Wars MMO coming out but he only has a budget of $500.00, while I know he can get anything off here he did find something at Best Buy and I was wondering if you all could give some feedback on the computer.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you.

 
HP - Pavilion Desktop / AMD A-Series Processor / 8GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive
AMD A6-Series
  • 2.1GHz
  • 4MB on die Level 2
  • 8GB
  • Type of Memory (RAM)
    DDR3 SDRAM
  • SATA (7200 rpm)
  • 1TB
  • AMD Radeon HD 6530D
  • Up to 4089MB (total available)
  • Audio
    Integrated 6-speaker configurable with up to 5.1-channel surround sound capabilities
  • Speakers
    None
  • Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN
  • Wireless Networking
    Built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
  • Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
  • 12x DVD+R DL; 12x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 40x32x40 CD-RW
  • Direct-Disc Labeling
    No
  • Digital Media Reader or Slots
    Yes, digital media card reader
  • 1 PCI Express x16, 3 PCI Express x1
  • 6 (2 front, 4 rear)
  • USB
  • Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
    Optical mouse
  • Operating System Platform
    Windows
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • 64-bit
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    No
  • Best Buy PC App
    No
  • HDMI Output
    No
  • Blu-ray Player
    No
  • Graphics Chip
    AMD/ATI
  • Drive Capacity
    1TB
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    1. don't get ode 2, either get 1 or 3, in gaming ode 2 is gonna pretty much like ode 1, when you are ready to get your pc, post a thread in the config section and let us help you get your money's worth.

    2. that system will put out about 20 fps at best IMHO, depending on his res, what res is he playing at?

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    The one he picked up cheap is 1280x960 I think, I would have to double check with him to be sure. 

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    Posts: 36758     		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Nov 2011 at 9:03am
    depending on the game, he could get 20fps, he could get 50 fps, for example in H.A.W.X. 2 he would be around 50f fps, in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat around 30 fps, in Resident Evil 5 around 40 fps.

    if res goes higher all those numbers drop a good amount.

    what is your own res gonna be?

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    I am trying to swing for a Dell UltraSharp U2410
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    Posts: 36758     		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 Nov 2011 at 9:19am
    Why not the u2412 or u2312?

    what kinda of games do you play?

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    I currently play Rift, Anno 2070 and Total War: Shogun 2.  I will only add GW2 and any new Total War games to it.
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    As for the other 2 monitors, there is no real reason. Are they better?
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    They are the newer models, either the u2312 or u2412 will do great and have a lower price, the u2312 is the most popular around here for its price vs size.

    Dell UltraSharp u2312

    Dell UltraSharp U2412M

    I think rift would need sli 570 for max setting at those res, but I'm not 100% sure.

    Edited by DST4ME - 28 Nov 2011 at 9:57am

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    I dont play maxed so its not a big deal, I run on Medium to High depending on the raid.
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    gotcha, well we can also always config you a system with one 570, then maybe later you can add a second, making it sli 570, also keep in mind new gpus come out in the next 3 months.

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    Cool, I am figuring another month or two before I have the money to buy so adding another month won't really be a big deal.  Thanks DST for the help.
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    My pleasure and good luck

    Don't forget to come back and let us help you before you buy so that you get your money's worth.

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    Can you look at this one for me too?  My Brother got my mom to give him $200.00 instead of Christmas presents and he saw this one at Wal-Mart.  Now from what I could find online this company doesn’t have the best reputation, but he is strapped for cash.  This one is 699.00.

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    ·        Intel Core i5-2500K processor3.30GHz

    ·        8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 32GB)
    Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work

    ·        1TB SATA hard drive
    Store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more

    ·        24x DL DVD+/-RW Drive
    Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats

    ·        10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
    Connect to a broadband modem or wired broadband router with wired Ethernet

    ·        NVIDIA GT520 graphics card
    With 1GB dedicated graphics memory

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    That's a good processor but bad graphics card.
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