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guanyu210379

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i5 4460 with no dedicated GPU. The iGPU is too weak for games like DayZ.
I dunno how many fps you can get on all low setting @1080p, not really playable I guess (someone please provide more info).
12GB RAM, which you do not really need for gaming.
As usual, GPU upgrade is relative difficult since HP, Del, Lenovo and many more are always using PSU only to fit the original configuration.
I would recommend to build your own rig for USD500.
 
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I mean its gotta be better than what i have. I have a AMD A10-5745M APU with radeon hd graphics running 2.10 GHz and it has 6 gbs of installed memory. I know for sure this dell one is better han my laptop

 
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10/100/100 with RJ-45 connector

Graphics Type
Integrated

Graphics Processing Unit/GPU
Intel

Hard Drive Capacity
2000 gigabytes

Media Card Reader
Yes

Number Of Ethernet Ports
1

Number Of HDMI Outputs
1

Number Of VGA Ports
1

Operating System
Windows 8.1
No dell isn't for gaming unless you sit the graphics on low that's a IGP not a real Discreet Graphics card you may however add a new gpu to the system provided it has a PCI-E slot and you will have to upgrade the power supply. Most pre built systems come with 300 watts or less not enough for any GPU out there worth investing in..
 
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I refuse to build a PC no matter what i need a good prebuilt pc that will run games thats around 500 dollars which i know there are some just need to look. So ur saying that this couldnt even run most games at low settings?
 
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migronesien

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As long as you dont find a PC with a real GPU you wont find a PC which runs any game.
 
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i rlly need a prebuilt PC im not building one do u have any idea of maybe some god ones. I mean my friend has a dell and its the best pc ive seen in person but i mean i rlly dont want to build one so yea i need help.
 
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Not all games maybe you be better off with a Console you be able to get 30 plus FPS ... What I am saying is unless you buy a Pc made for gaming not from dell hp or the others you will not get the gaming from those Pcs that you may expect ..Example you buy this say 500 bucks need a new PSU SAY 75 BUCKS THEN A GOOD GPU SAY 150 FOR A 750 Ti then your 500 dollar system is over 700 bucks to say the least .. For 500 bucks these guys on here at toms can config a much better system then you can buy most of the time that can play games med to high settings...
 
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CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($65.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($56.37 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 370 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($158.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($32.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($17.28 @ OutletPC)
Total: $501.17


Just saw this build in another thread...why would you refuse to build it yourself? That doesnt make any sense especially when you want to game on a tight budget.
 
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cybertronpc-patriot-desktop-amd-a4-series-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-blue/1625356.p?id=1219058141034&skuId=1625356 is this any better

 
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The reason why I dont want to build it is becuz its jut too much for me to do i am 14 years old and i know something will go wrong.It would be much easier if i could go over to best buy pick up a tower and come home and play csgo.
 
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ToastyCircle151

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what would u choose as a prebuilt PC
 
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A complete PC is like 10 parts in total which only fit in one single spot. It really can't get any more easy even if youre 14. If you still dont know where to put something just google it or look it up in the forum or ask someone who does know something about PCs to help you build it. It's cheaper and faster.
 
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what about the drivers and stuff?

 
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if you're scared of building it, then just go to a site like the one I recommended above( ironsidecomputers.com ) and then just choose the parts within your price range and then the site will build it for you and ship it to you.
 
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I am sorry but it is not.
Tell us where you live.
We will pick a site you can buy from and propose you a tower of about 500 dollars that is decent at gaming. You will then ask the store to make it for you and install windows and drivers.
 
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You will be able to start and run all basic stuff without any driver installations. There will be a CD with every hardware piece including drivers. Or you could just go online and search for "(name) drivers" and you'll find every driver you need pretty fast. In general ONLY the graphics card needs up to date drivers.
 
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Building PC is only scary in your mind. I did my first build as I was about 16.
I gathered all my guts to buy the parts. It was 21 years ago (I am 37 now), when building PCs are way more complicated compared to today.
Today, all the plugs, sockets, etc. are made in a way so that you can not plug it in the wrong way.
Master and slaves are done by jumpers and PATA connection order played a role, etc.
The frequency BIOS settings, etc. are today all part of BIOS software but during my first build, you must really set things using jumpers.
About 20 years ago, there was also no really thermal protection like today.
20 years ago, you can really break stuffs if you did it the wrong way but today? Everything is easy.
The most important thing, 20 years ago, the internet things such as youtube were not even available.
Today, you can search for PC building tutorial videos, etc.
All you need is only courage to start.
PC building is fun and you will learn quite a few stuffs along the way.
 
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Yep the above poster said it best today we have kinds of media to find out how to build a pc when I first started about 20 yr ago myself I had to ask people all kings of questions because we didn't have the help of the above mention places utube and help sites its really not hard to do you can research hours on end and get more details motherboard come with a manual its really as easy 1 2 3 and as mention stuff is color coded and pinned so you don't make a mistake as easy as it was 20 yrs ago we had it much harder just starting out...
 
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