So I don't want to spend a ton, and I came across this computer:
Gateway DX4380-UW308
http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/model/DT.GE3AA.001
It has an AMD A6-5400k 3.6 GHz Dual Core, 6gb RAM (upgradable to 16gb), 1tb HDD, USB 3.0 and HDMI Ports and Windows 8
I can get it refurbished directly from Acer for only 325 at the moment.
I want to add either an AMD Radeon 7770 GHz edition 1gb GDDR5, the PSU is 300W so that should be enough, I can definitely get a better one if necessary.
What I don't know is how much the CPU being a dual core is going to hold me back and I'm not sure if the APU can be upgraded to a quad or six core later.
Anyways, I think this is pretty good deal for under 450 bucks total. I'm not trying to build a crazy gaming rig, but I do want it to at least be able to run battlefield 3 on high, and maybe crysis 3 on medium at least 720p.
Would appreciate any advice because right now this is by far the best deal I can get. I could build a computer or get one from Ava Direct but I don't want to spend 550 dollars or even 500 so...
Gateway DX4380-UW308
http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/model/DT.GE3AA.001
It has an AMD A6-5400k 3.6 GHz Dual Core, 6gb RAM (upgradable to 16gb), 1tb HDD, USB 3.0 and HDMI Ports and Windows 8
I can get it refurbished directly from Acer for only 325 at the moment.
I want to add either an AMD Radeon 7770 GHz edition 1gb GDDR5, the PSU is 300W so that should be enough, I can definitely get a better one if necessary.
What I don't know is how much the CPU being a dual core is going to hold me back and I'm not sure if the APU can be upgraded to a quad or six core later.
Anyways, I think this is pretty good deal for under 450 bucks total. I'm not trying to build a crazy gaming rig, but I do want it to at least be able to run battlefield 3 on high, and maybe crysis 3 on medium at least 720p.
Would appreciate any advice because right now this is by far the best deal I can get. I could build a computer or get one from Ava Direct but I don't want to spend 550 dollars or even 500 so...