Computer dell.com impressions

[samh3]

I'm looking for feedback on this computer build from dell.com. I plan on occasionally using this system for gaming and I realize the graphics card isn't high end; I'm wondering how capably this system could play games like Starcraft 2 and Civ 5. I don't have much experience with computer details so any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
Also, I know I could probably get a better deal putting a computer together myself but I would rather purchase a pre-built.

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1035T
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5670 1 GB
Memory: 4 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333 MHz - 2 DIMMS
Hard Drive: 1TB 7200 RPM, SATA 3.0 Gb/s, 16 MB cache
Price - $750

 

[hunter315]

Should be able to handle starcraft 2 at medium settings, should be able to do a bit better with Civ V.

What else will you be using this system for? The X6's are clocked lower so they arent good for things that only use up to 4 cores and will get beaten by a 955 or 965.

 

[samh3]

Thanks for the reply.

Besides gaming, I'll mostly be using it for school work, the internet, and viewing pictures.

If you think the X4 would be better, I could get a system for about the same price (my budget is $1000 including a moniter) with:

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 945
the same graphics card - ATI Radeon 5670 1 GB
Memory: 8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333 MHz - 4 DIMMS
Hard Drive: 640 GB 7200 RPM SATA
Price - $800

Do you think this is a better deal?

 

[hunter315]

Dont get 8GB of ram, its not useful unless you do a ton of photo and video editing work, 4GB is plenty for games and everyday usage. Put a 1TB HDD in there and you should be about the same price or less than the 1035T one and have better performance.

 

[samh3]

Alright thanks, I really appreciate the help. I have one last question; do you think I would get better performance out of the X6 1055t, or should I stick with the X4 945.

 

[hunter315]

Since its a dell you arent going to be able to OC the 1055T, the higher clock speed of the 945 will do slightly better. If you arent going to be doing photo or video editing then you wont get any benefit from the 6 core CPU.

 

[jusy060]

Is there a computer shop around where u live? If so ask if u can get a custom built computer u will get more proformance. They will built it for u and u can pick out all the parts u want.

 

[phredgarvin]

I just purchased almost the same exact system. However I got the Radeon 5770 and 8 gigs of RAM and a few other minor additions ie wireless card, etc. I play alot of different games, Aion, WOW, many Star Wars games, Starcraft, Halo, and haven't had a single problem with lagging, system speed, or anything else while running all games at max settings. I usually also have a movie on Netfilx or HULU running on my other monitor while I'm playing and still don't have any problems. I paid $699 for mine. It was also a Gateway. I should probably add that it had a 1.5 TB Hard drive, Phenom II X6 1035T, ATI Radeon 5770 Graphics 1 gig mem, 8 gigs DDR3-1333 RAM on mother. I got it at Micro Center, I think they ship.