Can this PC run all the newest games on Low-Med settings?

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I understand that, but I have no knowledge whatsoever on how to do so and I'm not interested in that right now. I'm not looking for a total graphical powerhouse that can run anything on Ultra at 100FPS or anything like that. Now, considering I wanted to buy a PC, would this one be good for what I described?
 
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If that is the case,
The pre-build is not that bad..but the combination is not really effective for the money.
No guarantee for upgrade free in the next 5 years, since I dunno how the games minimum specs will develop in the next 5 years but the rig can definitely handle BF4 and Titanfal with medium to low.

 
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There's no discrete (seperate) video card, so you're running off of the graphics that are integrated into the CPU. Here's a review of the chip:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2014/01/30/amd-a10-7850k-and-a10-7700k-kaveri-review/7

At 1920x1080, with low settings, you'll average 21 FPS. Most people consider 30 FPS the minimum for "playable" quality, so this is going to look pretty bad. Granted, the game will probably still look pretty good on "low," but the next iteration of games might be too much for this chip to handle. You'll get slightly better results at lower resolutions, and can someday add a graphics card to the build as long as the PSU has enough headroom. If it doesn't, you'll need to replace both.

Also, once you add a graphics card to that setup, and turn off the graphics from the chip, you've wasted money on an APU. So, overall, it's not a great idea.

Look for something that lists a seperate graphics card. For about $100 more, you can afford to build your own full system with an FX-6300 and R9-270x, which will easily run BF4 at 60 FPS on high (maybe ultra?) and be much more future-proofed.

It isn't nearly as difficult as it sounds, and at most you'll need a screwdriver, some zip ties, and some patience. Otherwise, like I said, look for something with a discrete graphics card in it, google the benchmarks / reviews for that card, and find your price point.
 
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You mean like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258075

Also, the monitor I was planning to buy it with only supports 1440 x 900 at max and honestly, I've had worse monitors and that's more than enough for me. I never wanted a completely crazy computer, just one that can run any game for the next few years (around 5) at Medium settings and be playable. If it's really going to be that bad like you said, maybe I should invest in this one. But are you sure it'd be that bad if I got the first choice I mentioned before? And I don't have the knowledge or the time to build a PC. If I want to, maybe I'll see if I can upgrade the one I end up getting down the line.
 
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Someone previously mentioned I get something like this one. Would that be a better bet for an upgrade free computer for the next 5 years? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258075
 
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It looks like I didn't see the first one you posted DID have a discrete card in it - however, yes, running a non-APU CPU gives you much better performance and down-the-road options, plus you can slap an aftermarket cooler on the 6300 and overclock it :) The one you linked ($799) has an R9 270x in it, which should easily run things at that resolution, and you can maybe xfire it later if your MoBo / PSU support it. It's not a BAD deal.

The original PC from your first post WOULD run the newest games at low/medium, however, so the answer to your ORIGINAL question is : Yes.
 
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No matter what people say on this forum, it is never cheaper to build your own pc IF you do not know what you are doing. You usually end up making mistakes or buying wrong parts. It can be frustrating. if you have never done it before, it is way better to buy a prebuilt.

I am an expert and I ahve been building my own systems for years, however, I recently purchased a pre-built Alienware. It turns out I could not have built the machine from scratch cheaper than buying it from Alienware. And it saved me a ton of work.
 
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Thanks for the insight!
 
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Great! I'll try and get the money for the 2nd one but it's good to know that the 1st one will be alright if that doesn't work out. Thanks for your help!
 
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