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Saxtonje
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Topic: First timer Posted: 24 Oct 2020 at 6:23am |
Dad looking to buy kid gaming system.
Digital storm lynx is the one. Wondering though if this cpu has capability to run off of WiFi as well as hard wired Ethernet cord with most basic of the configuration. Appreciate responses. I am not tech savvy. Thanks. |
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Cretae
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Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2020 at 7:11am |
There is no built-in Wi-Fi for that system, but you can easily acquire a Wi-Fi USB "dongle" that will allow you Wi-Fi access to your router. There is a port for hard-wired ethernet.
I have to recommend you consider the Level 2 Lynx. For the extra $300, you get a much more powerful CPU that will be good enough for your needs well down the road. You also get a solid state drive (SSD) for Windows and maintenance software, plus a few important programs. It is many times faster than a mechanical hard drive, and speeds up everything you do on the machine. You also get the 2TB HDD. Most importantly, you also start out with a discreet video card, which you will want almost from the get-go with the Level 1. The Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics is built into the processor, and simply cannot measure up to a discreet card. User Benchmark website says the GTX 1650 is 146% faster(!) than the on-chip Vega graphics. The difference amounts to having every game playable vs the most popular titles amounting to a slide show. The extra is very well spent IMHO. |
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hoserator
DS Veteran We don't need no stinking "Avatars" ! Joined: 08 Oct 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7966 |
Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2020 at 8:17am |
Welcome to DS. Cretae has steered you best in regards to the system to get for the reasons stated. Your son will be very pleased and excited. |
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