Would this PC be ok for everyday use and occasional lightweight-ish gaming?

Cameron6399 · Dec 16, 2015

(The PC)

Hey, so i'm trying to find a new PC that is OK for everyday use, homework etc..., and occasional gaming, for games like CSGO, or H1Z1, reasonably lightweight games as the person i'm looking at this for is not really into PC gaming, only into a few games.

Also, it doesn't say this on the site, but if anyone knows what the graphics card it has is, it would be really appreciated.

Thanks

Ironsounds · Dec 16, 2015

Hello... There is a i5 in it... 8GB Ram... the PS is too small for a Video card upgrade (280 watt)... the GPU is the intel i5 in it... 1080P movie streaming and WEB graphics will be great... This is a Typical office machine build... A GTX 750 might run on it (60 watts )...

You will need a better PS and a Video card for better or future gaming performance... The CPU is capable of driving a lot FPS with the right video card.

C12Friedman · Dec 16, 2015

That system features Intel HD Graphics 4600 which is built into the CPU, it has no dedicated graphics card. I'd personally consider adding a GT 740 or better graphics card to it for light gaming.

emdea22 · Dec 16, 2015

GPU is integrated into the CPU - intel HD Graphics 4600

Never buy OEM systems!
Cheap motherboard/cheap PSU/ Missing features and no upgrade path
I'm going to be a bit harsh and say this: Either learn to build your own since it really isn't that hard or just stick to overpriced PC builders like ibuypower/originpc.

Chayan4400 · Dec 16, 2015

Since you don't seem eager to build a PC, here is a relatively good pre-built PC:

http://www.chillblast.com/Chillblast-Fusion-Quasar-Haswell-Gaming-PC.html

Decent motherboard, latest gen i5 and an R9 370, which is usually not what you see from PC builders. The only concern is the 600W FSP PSU, but with a relatively lower power card like the 370, you should be fine.

Keep in mind that I took your budget as around ~£500 because of the minimum extra you'd have to spend to turn that Lenovo into a decent gaming PC.

emdea22 · Dec 16, 2015

FSP are one of the most reliable brand of PSUs out there. 600W are almost double of what that system needs. I've powered a quad core amd cpu and a hungrier card than a 370 with a FSP 350W with no problems - prime95 + furmark combined.

Chayan4400 · Dec 16, 2015

emdea22 :

Well then that wasn't a very smart move. The 370 requires a 450W PSU at the least, without overclocking (Tested by an independent reviewer, and not the usual manufacturer's inflated recommendations). Powering a more demanding card than it with a 350W PSU is asking for trouble.

Since when did FSP start making excellent PSUs? The last time I checked (Which was 5 minutes ago) the best they had was mediocre.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Their Aurum range is decent, but in comparison with other similarly priced PSUs they are way behind in quality.

emdea22 · Dec 16, 2015

I;ve tested countless FSP psus (including brands who;s oem was FSP) and had nothing but a great experience with them with regards to durability and protection. They might not have the voltage consistency and Power output of Seasonic but they are VERY sturdy and last long without causing problems. I've had more problems with other "better rated" brands than with FSP.

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