Is this computer decent for gaming?

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Mattsxe

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Can anybody make like a short list of games i could possibly play with this <3
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AMD Quad-Core FX-4100 processor 3.60GHz, 4MB L2 Cach
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
1TB SATA hard drive. Store 666,000
24x DVD /-R/RW drive.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 Graphics with 1GB video memory, DVI, HDMI and VGA capabilities
 
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zolton33

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I would bump up the video card and the cpu. Cpu wise i'd pay the bit extra for the fx-6300. Video card wise it be hard to call without knowing your max budget you have to work with. If you post that i'm sure others could recommend some thing decent.
 
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i already have this computer and after reading some things online i figured i would have to upgrade the graphics card but why the proccesor? im new to computers and to me quad core and fast 3.60 is good.
 
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The fx series of cpu's have gotten a bad review really. The positives only recently showed up with the newest fx cpu's especially the 6300 and the 8350 which are more on par with intel i5's. i thought you were building a pc and asking for advice which is why i suggested a cpu change from the 4100 to a 6300. The 4100 is considered by most weaker then the phenoms which are much older. Upgrading your cpu would better allow you to boost up the detail on most games. I hope that clears up why i suggested going with a 6300 over the 4100.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

That is the cpu hierarchy which while not set in stone is a good place to learn about gaming cpu's and how they stand.
 
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ScrewySqrl

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since you already have that system, I'd go ahead and upgrade the GPU first.

the 4100, while not ideal, will run any game out there nowadays. the 610 is really terrible though, basically designed only for office computers and htpcs. -- it'll run MMOs on Low-to-medium, depending on age.

For $50, I'd pick up a 6670. for $100, a 7770 or GTX 650
 
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As of right now my budget is pretty low :/ is there a better graphics card than this thats $70 or under?
 
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161408

the 6670 is Tom's recommended under $80 GPU, this onle is $70 before a rebate, and HIs is a very good brand.

Should play on high at 1600x900, and medium at 1920x1080 for all but the most demanding games
 
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I would prefer saving up to about $85-90 and getting an 7750 or 7770, much better performance

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