[Taking recommendations] I got 100 bucks and i need to get a computer that can run fortnite.

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

Alright, so im on a budget, and i need a new computer because my old amd laptop as quit on me, i plan on buying a computer with a VERY cheap budget of $100 and ALL it needs to be able to do is run fortnite at a STEADY 60 fps. I've looked at this https://www.ebay.com/itm/FAST-Dell-Optiplex-3010-Desktop-PC-Core-i5-3470-8GB-500GB-Windows-10-Home/312223735246?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D5f3a0f03c7954cfaabd04c708b456fac%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D312223735246%26itm%3D312223735246&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507#viTabs_0

And i plan on buying it tommaro but what do you guys think? it has integrated graphics which i heard are garbage, but will it do me a solid 60 fps on fortnite even on the lowest settings?

ps. im not new to computer gaming, i know alot about specs but i've never really talked about integrated graphics except for the fact that there usually not good.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

Assuming this is the same exact one you are looking at:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155537

This computer only has an Intel HD Graphics 2500

There is quite a margin in performance between this and the minimum HD 4000:

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-HD-4000-Desktop-115-GHz-vs-Intel-HD-2500-Desktop-105-GHz/2169vsm7696

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

animemangamer :

Alright thanks, so im guessing it wont then damn, Do you have any recommendations on what i should do if i want to run fortnite? I was thinking about upgrading a old pentium desktop from about 2012. if i do what should i fix up. thanks

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

ashtonroblox :

Can you provide the make/model of this computer.

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

animemangamer :

Yes i can, it is a eMachines EL1852G-52w

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

ashtonroblox :

Does it look like this?

http://www.ascendtech.us/acer-emachines-el1852-52w-pc-chassis_i_csemchinel1852w.aspx

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

http://www.ascendtech.us/acer-emachines-el1852-52w-pc-chassis_i_csemchinel1852w.aspx[/quotemsg]

Yes, looks exactly like that.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

Fortunately, I see a GPU slot up there:

Do you know if this computer still turns on?

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

animemangamer :

yep works like a charm.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

ashtonroblox :

Expect an installation similar to this. Same series but different model:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ebVsCG-lXs

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

Thank you ill watch that now, Sorry to probably be annoying, but if you would could you find the best upgrades possible for around 100-130 dollars? You seem much much much more experienced and much better at this then i am for sure lol. Thanks in advance for all your help.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

I'd recommend a GTX 1050 or RX 560 but I'm not sure there is much headroom space available in that case to fit it as you can see in the video. You will most likely want to fit a single slot low profile slim version of any GPU.

Budget wise and size the GT 1030 should do well enough with Fortnite benchmark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp0HNDojxNw

ashtonroblox · Sep 20, 2018

Thank you so much, but i feel like it lacks more then just the graphics card, it has a Intel pentium e5800 and only 3gb of ddr3, do you think it would still run fine with the same processor? I can probably get some more money for the ram.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

ashtonroblox :

This only supports up to max 4gb so you can only replace 1 of them. It should have a single 1gb and the other 2gb.
Something like this perhaps:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001NA25VS/?tag=pcpapi-20

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

As for the GPU either of these should be perfect:

https://smile.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GV-N1030D4-2GL-GeForce-Computer-Graphics/dp/B07C3DWK1Z/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1537427546&sr=1-4&keywords=gt+1030

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT-1030-2GH-LP/dp/B07D9MQDP4?th=1

These ones might will probably have trouble installing:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814932004

hang-the-9 · Sep 20, 2018

animemangamer :

The CPU in that is bellow the minimum requirements for Fortnite. You will not get anything for $100 to run it, maybe $200 or $300, check craigslist in your area for used computers, people sell their older gaming systems all the time you may be able to find something. Buying something for $100 that won't work the way you want is taking your money and tossing it out the window. Get more money together, get something that meets your needs.

vapour · Sep 20, 2018

^+1

OP, the guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Your cpu is too weak and even a 1080ti can not help.

animemangamer · Sep 20, 2018

vapour :

Here is an even weaker CPU:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HtPjS17PXU

GTX 1070 is helping:

https://youtu.be/UTmlypTGRDc?t=42m22s

Peter Martin · Sep 20, 2018

lol, don't expect 60 fps anything on that.

Corwin65 · Sep 20, 2018

I really wish we could help, as I am sure everyone else feels, but you have unrealistic expectations with that $100.00.

hang-the-9 · Sep 21, 2018

animemangamer :

Issue is that the youtube comment stated "without record i get 26-30 fps", the OP was looking for a solid 60. Since video settings don't matter, the CPU would be the weak link, on low settings the video card effect on the frame rate is minimized.

Really it would be $100 wasted. Better to keep that $100 add another $100 in the future and get something that has a chance of working well with games. Even a kid without a job should be able to gather another $100 through birthdays, doing chores for people, babysitting, etc... My 13 yr old got together over $200 in maybe 1.5 months of babysitting.

animemangamer · Sep 21, 2018

hang-the-9 :

animemangamer :

Issue is that the youtube comment stated "without record i get 26-30 fps", the OP was looking for a solid 60. Since video settings don't matter, the CPU would be the weak link, on low settings the video card effect on the frame rate is minimized.

Really it would be $100 wasted. Better to keep that $100 add another $100 in the future and get something that has a chance of working well with games. Even a kid without a job should be able to gather another $100 through birthdays, doing chores for people, babysitting, etc... My 13 yr old got together over $200 in maybe 1.5 months of babysitting.

Yes, but a GT 1030 will still perform better. Some can probably endure, wait, and save but some need to play. Finding quick temporary solutions could be helpful instead of absolutely nothing at all.

fagetti · Nov 8, 2018

I would suggest minimum GTX 780 or 780ti used. I Used to have a 780 which i buy for about 80 euros, if you live in usa i would bet 780 is even cheaper used, probably around 70usd. I have great performance with these, 200 fps capped when not in populated area and minimum 100 fps (if more populated). Im getting some below 100 fps drops but that is probably cause of my cpu and ram. These things are overclocking beasts compared to 10 nvidia series also. Im beating 1060 hands down with any of these. This is just my opinion since 60fps isnt enough for me, i want 100fps minimum for good gameplay.

fagetti · Nov 8, 2018

Oh crap, i looked your budget wrong. Still im not gonna delete my post since its still budget GPU if you find a good deal. Only problem is you need a pretty strong PSU to handle it, my 780 Lightning needed 2x8pin and was power hungry. But overclocked it beats 1060 hands down, even max overclocked 1060 models. Look for my entry: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3536560/tom-superposition-thread.html

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