Question about this computer

[kswizzle]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Desktop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Pentium%26%23174%3B+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/1696246.p?id=1218281189659&skuId=1696246


Seems like a good deal to me, I only play WoW and browse the internet (Possibly SWTOR when it comes out, but anyways!)

My question is, will i be able to play on like medium settings or higher on that?
Is it possible to replace a part of 2 on my own if i ordered it fro Newegg.
if yes to ^, what parts are worth replacing? video card? more ram?

Thanks!

 

[striker410]

Hey there, welcome.

There's no way you can play wow while maintaining decent framerates on an X4500.

Please fill out this form: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice It gives us the info we need to help you.

I'll get back to you once you fill out the form.

 

[hunter315]

Its a slim unit with a tiny power supply and integrated graphics, you arent going to get good graphics performance from it and you have very limited options as to what you can upgrade to, most of them wont give you much better performance and certainly not good enough for WOW on medium/high at any decent resolution.

 

[kswizzle]

Not the greatest with computer terminology and parts, so bear with me!

Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next 2 weeks


Budget Range: No more than 900, but preferably within the 600-700 range.


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Wow, Internet, Skype, Vent.


Parts Not Required: Mouse, Monitor


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference, Bestbuy is close to my house but really don't care


Country of Origin:


Parts Preferences: I've heard bad things about AMD until their bulldozer series or something comes out, im no computer expert by any means and don't know what anything means really though ;p.


Overclocking: Maybe, if its easy to do, dont realyl know what it is to be honest ;p


SLI or Crossfire: no clue


Monitor Resolution: No clue, the sticker on my monitor says like 4:3 widescreen, dunno if that relates to this.


Additional Comments: None.

 

[striker410]

well it depends. We could build you a system that runs BF3 for $800, or a system that just does WoW and stuff for like $500. Are you looking at any of the good PC games coming out? Cough *BF3* cough
If any of them interest you and you want to be able to play at a high res, you'd need a strong pc. It's really what you plan on using it for.

 

[kswizzle]

I literally only play WoW and APB reloaded, and browse the internet (and would like to be able to do both game+internet at the same time!), the only game i'm even considering playing int he future is SWTOR, but i don't know how computer heavy it is.

 

[striker410]

Ok, I put together a pretty cool rig for you. It's overkill for you, but just know you should be able to play most new games that come out.

CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078

Mobo: ASRock H61M/U3S3 LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236

GPU: HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity $120 ($95 after rebate)

Case: Antec 300 Illusion $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

DVD: Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039&cm_re=sony_dvd-_-27-118-039-_-Product

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

Windows 7: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 $99

Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 $60 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-3-5-Inch-Internal-HD103SJ/dp/B002MQC0P8

That brings us to $632. Keep in mind, you will have to build it yourself. Are you comfortable doing that? Here's a very good guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building

And if you have any geek friends that could help you build it, throw a little $$ their way to set it up.

 

[kswizzle]

Best answer selected by kswizzle.

 

[kswizzle]

Thanks for the info! Looking at it i think i may try to build one myself, the guide looks great and hopefully someone in my school can help, thanks !