is this computer fast enough to run games?

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shiftyape

shiftyape

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intel pentium 4 single core @2.4GHz. no discreet graphics card. 482mb of ram
is this fast enough to run minecraft? if not, what upgrades should i use to get it to be able to?
 
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Not really. The CPU is going to hold you back. Minecraft doesn't need a GPU at all and adding RAM would only make the CPU more of a bottleneck.

You would have to upgrade the CPU, which you cannot do without a new motherboard. then you will need a new PSU if you add a GPU, and new RAM. You can see how upgrading this is pointless and your best bet is to leave it alone and not play minecraft, or buy/ build a new computer.
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It may run mine craft but it will be choppy as heck. The game requires a big chunk of CPU power and RAM. What motherboard are you using? Chances are you will need to replace the board before you can do any noticeable upgrades.
 
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Here are the specs.. To be honest, I think you are going to have a poor playing experience for minecraft.

Seeing as you are on a P4, there really is no upgrade path I can recommend for you. You'll need a new motherboard to support relatively current generation CPU, which means you'll need new RAM, and probably a PSU and you'll want some discrete gpu. I would start from scratch and buy\build a new PC. Sorry :(


Minimum Requirements:

CPU : Intel P4 or its AMD Equivalent (AMD K7)
RAM : 2GB
GPU : Intel GMA 950 or AMD Equivalent with OpenGL 2.1 Support
HDD : At least 100MB for Game Core and Sound Files


Recommended Requirements:

CPU : Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 (K8) 2.6 GHz
RAM : 4GB
GPU : GeForce 6xxx or ATI Radeon 9xxx and up with OpenGL 2.1 Support (Excluding Integrated Chipsets)
HDD : 150MB

 
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shiftyape

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so what if i bought some more ram, and a super low end gpu like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127705

and then this ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820159009

this is the computer right here:
https://h10057.www1.hp.com/ecomcat/hpcatalog/specs/provisioner/99/DK913A.htm
could you tell me what parts i need to get to upgrade it please?

this is the motherboard:
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/HP-305374-001-Socket-478-Intel-Motherboard-/127347940

this is the video card i plan on getting will it work with the motherboard i have?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/refurbished-stealth-radeon-7000-graphic-card-64-mb-ddr-sdram-pci/1308291978.p?id=mp1308291978&skuId=1308291978&st=categoryid$pcmcat182300050009&cp=1&lp=10#tab=specifications
 
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tiny voices

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Not really. The CPU is going to hold you back. Minecraft doesn't need a GPU at all and adding RAM would only make the CPU more of a bottleneck.

You would have to upgrade the CPU, which you cannot do without a new motherboard. then you will need a new PSU if you add a GPU, and new RAM. You can see how upgrading this is pointless and your best bet is to leave it alone and not play minecraft, or buy/ build a new computer.
 
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shiftyape

shiftyape

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yeah, well thanks for answering. i figured it would be this way. i got it for free anyway.
 
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