My little sister wants a gaming computer for Christmas. I can't afford an amazing one but I figured I could buy her a computer and allow her to add on when she gets the money. I have only ever seen her play Minecraft and Runescape. Which computer is better for gaming?
Computer 1:
3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-3220T processor
Features a 3MB cache and 2.8GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i3 processor
4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Feature up to 1664MB total available video memory as allocated by Windows 8 for lush images with intricate detail.
Via VGA and DVI-D interfaces, so you can connect a 2nd monitor for additional workspace (monitors not included).
6-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
Built-in 2.4GHz high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink PowerDVD and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Intel Core i3 logo with 3-star Intel rating
Computer 2:
AMD Athlon II X2 processor. 3.0GHz
4GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB). The HP 6005 Pro PC with AMD Athlon II X2 Processor with 4GB memory and 1TB hard drive 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
DVD-RW drive. Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats using this black HP 6005 Desktop PC.
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet. Connect the Refurbished HP Compaq Pro 6005 with Windows 7 Professional (Monitor Not Included) to a broadband modem or wired broadband router with wired Ethernet
Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics
Additional Features:
10 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x audio-out jacks, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x line-in jack, 1 x VGA port, 1 x serial communication port, 2 x PS/2 ports
1 x PCI Express (x1) slot, 1 x PCI Express (x16) slot, 1 x 5.25" bay, 1 x internal 3.5" bay
Computer 1:
3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3-3220T processor
Features a 3MB cache and 2.8GHz processor speed.
Intel® Core™ i3 processor
4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 16GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Feature up to 1664MB total available video memory as allocated by Windows 8 for lush images with intricate detail.
Via VGA and DVI-D interfaces, so you can connect a 2nd monitor for additional workspace (monitors not included).
6-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
Built-in 2.4GHz high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink PowerDVD and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.
Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Intel Core i3 logo with 3-star Intel rating
Computer 2:
AMD Athlon II X2 processor. 3.0GHz
4GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB). The HP 6005 Pro PC with AMD Athlon II X2 Processor with 4GB memory and 1TB hard drive 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
DVD-RW drive. Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats using this black HP 6005 Desktop PC.
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet. Connect the Refurbished HP Compaq Pro 6005 with Windows 7 Professional (Monitor Not Included) to a broadband modem or wired broadband router with wired Ethernet
Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics
Additional Features:
10 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x audio-out jacks, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x line-in jack, 1 x VGA port, 1 x serial communication port, 2 x PS/2 ports
1 x PCI Express (x1) slot, 1 x PCI Express (x16) slot, 1 x 5.25" bay, 1 x internal 3.5" bay