I'm honestly computer illiterate, and I'm not quite sure why my computer can't run SWTOR or HOTS competently, but runs WoW and

mridgeralph · Nov 1, 2015

I've seen these before, so I guess I'll try my best at a "specs" page and hope someone can help me:

memory: 4096 mb ram

Processor: AMD E2-2000 APU with Radeon HD graphics (2 CPUs) ~1.8 ghz

driver name: AMD radeon hd 7340 graphics

i just upgraded to windows 10, but this isn't a windows 10 issue.

basically, my computer can run league of legends, and sometimes WoW, but that's about it.
any time i do anything involving more than myself in SWTOR or Wow Raids, it's literally un-doable. I'm sorry for my illiteracy in computers, but i wanted to hear a few opinions.

bailojustin · Nov 1, 2015

You need a better CPU and GPU to be running those games with minimal lag and good fps. a 2 core processor simply wont cut it, not will the HD7340 im sorry to tell you. You can check by running wow or swtor then minimizing and looking at the CPU usage and GPU usage, if they are both 100% then you know that the hardware you have is not sufficient enough. You can also try searching in the search bar for Power Options, and change to High Performance.

mridgeralph · Nov 1, 2015

Thanks! So basically, what I'm running is borderline-potato status, and if I want to game on anything new, i need a new computer? i appreciate the help!

bailojustin · Nov 1, 2015

mridgeralph :

I hate to put it like this but Yes, you will most likely nee a new MOBO, PSU, CPU and GPU, Possibly ram if you dont have up to 4gb, 8gb pref for high end gaming.

rcald2000 · Nov 1, 2015

@mridgeralph

Is your computer a laptop? I only ask because of the AMD radeon hd 7340 graphics.

bailojustin · Nov 1, 2015

rcald2000 :

Im pretty sure that is a laptop.

mridgeralph · Nov 1, 2015

no, it's not a laptop. it's not a traditional PC though. it must be crap since i rented it from Aaron's. It's an HP. model 23-b231. not quite sure if that helps or not. But it is quite old and I'm not exactly surprised at the answers, especially considering you can get them for about 300-500 bucks now. I've had this one for about 4 years or so.

bailojustin · Nov 1, 2015

mridgeralph :

When in the market looking for a new PC< be sure to make one on your own and spend the time doing it, this will insure that you will be able to do what you want and wont have to rely off a premade spit out by factory lines.

rcald2000 · Nov 1, 2015

Ah, it's an All-in-one. Gotcha, that makes sense. You're still renting it, correct? Do you mind if I ask what it costs to rent it? Also, do you have a budget to build a new computer yet?

google query: hp pavilion 23-b231 all in one
google result:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Pavilion-23-All-in-One-Desktop-PC-series/5359024/model/5380719

rcald2000 · Nov 1, 2015

Disregard. I just looked it up on Aaron's site. They still sell your model, or something comparable to it. Your best option is to upgrade and build your own computer, when your finances allow. Sorry that my input wasn't particularly helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions.

unknownofprob · Nov 15, 2015

I can tell you this, World of Warcraft is poorly coded and threaded, and often requires much better hardware to run then it really should. Even some of the best hardware in some situations get pretty bad stuttering/micro-stuttering. That also said the PC isn't also what I would call 'up to scratch', as others have pointed out as well.

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