What kind of games could this pc run?

[romeodakins]

I don't know what category this thread should be in so I put it in here. What kind of games could this pc run? Here are the specs:

A8-3870k Apu(3.0ghz) with 6550 HD graphics card
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006J420UE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

400watt power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371029

8GB Kingston Technology Hyper 1600MHz DDR3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JO3L40/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

160GB Western Digital caviar sata
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00348TXZ8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

ASUS F1A55-M LE motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KSBDDK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

What kind of games could it run? Can it run diablo 3 on high on 1080p or 720p? How about 1980x 1200? Can it run Dirt 3? Also, how much would my computer improve if I crossfire 6670 graphics card and what games could I run?

 

[romeodakins]

Bump.

 

[Augray37]

Nope, i really don't think you'll be able to run diablo 3 on high at 1080p. You might be able to run Dirt 3 at 1080p, but with lower settings. Crossfireing doesn't seem to help Llano all that much, although I can't find a good article to show that at the moment. Here's some good articles that will you might find helpful.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g620-amd-a8-3870k-radeon-hd-6670,3140.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-a8-3850-llano,2975.html

 

[romeodakins]

Nope, i really don't think you'll be able to run diablo 3 on high at 1080p. You might be able to run Dirt 3 at 1080p, but with lower settings. Crossfireing doesn't seem to help Llano all that much, although I can't find a good article to show that at the moment. Here's some good articles that will you might find helpful.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g620-amd-a8-3870k-radeon-hd-6670,3140.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-a8-3850-llano,2975.html

Thanks, what do you think will be the best graphics for diablo 3 this system can run? Resolution doesnt have to be 1920x1200, 720p or 1080p is good enough.

do you think this system can run online games well? Like vindictus or c9?

 

[Augray37]

Why are you wanting a Llano based build? If you want a gaming build where you don't have to worry too much about not having enough power, you should think about going with an intel CPU and discrete GPU. Something like a gtx 560, HD 6870, or HD 7770 GHz would be good, but I suppose since Diablo 3 is more GPU limited than CPU, you might be able to get away with adding a 6670 to your build and calling it a day, but like i said, i can't find a good article to back that up, so for now, take that statement with a grain of salt. I just have a hard time recommending a Llano rig to anyone who has hopes of playing anything more than casual games. Sometimes Llano can handle the load, most of the time it won't be satisfactory, however, IMO.

 

[JeanCoubat]

Windows Recommended Requirements

Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz
2 GB RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® 260 or ATI Radeon™ HD 4870 or better

Well, good points : Your processors will be more than good enough to run the game.

Bad points : This "brand" of graphic card has been made for tools (Such as photo/video editing), videos and flash games. I don't believe you could run the game with more than 20 fps even with medium graphics.

I'd say you should remake your computer build since this HD graphics are not this good anymore. Maybe you could play diablo 3 with a 720p resolution, very low graphics, getting 25 - 40 fps, but it's a guess since I don't even think the system will allow you to launch the game.

 

[romeodakins]

Why are you wanting a Llano based build? If you want a gaming build where you don't have to worry too much about not having enough power, you should think about going with an intel CPU and discrete GPU. Something like a gtx 560, HD 6870, or HD 7770 GHz would be good, but I suppose since Diablo 3 is more GPU limited than CPU, you might be able to get away with adding a 6670 to your build and calling it a day, but like i said, i can't find a good article to back that up, so for now, take that statement with a grain of salt. I just have a hard time recommending a Llano rig to anyone who has hopes of playing anything more than casual games. Sometimes Llano can handle the load, most of the time it won't be satisfactory, however, IMO.

Well first I got a very very good deal on the a8-3870k processor, I got it for 75 bucks with 5 dollar shipping new, and I couldnt afford a cpu with graphics card. I've been searching videos of the a8 and I've found some good videos of gaming, I found one for diablo 3 and it actually runs at a good frame rate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnXLp9QualU

 

[romeodakins]

I found this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLzcat9Colc&feature=related
why does it show i7 being really slow, and llano being really fasat? isn't i7 like supposed to be the best cpu ever?

 

[azeem40]

HT can hurt fps in games.

 

[romeodakins]

HT can hurt fps in games.

What's HT?

 

[azeem40]

Hyperthreading.

 

[romeodakins]

Hyperthreading.

Well I don't know what hyperthreading is so I googled it and it says it only happens to intel processors, my processor is amd.

 

[obsama1]

I would say get an i3 and get a 7750 or 7770. Will easily play Dirt 3 and Diablo 3.

 

[romeodakins]

I would say get an i3 and get a 7750 or 7770. Will easily play Dirt 3 and Diablo 3.

Not really asking for a build, I already ordered all my parts and their arriving in a few days, I'm just curious how strong my pc will be.

 

[obsama1]

I'd highly suggest getting a GPU like the 6670 for $40, which will play Diablo3 pretty well at at good FPS at 1080p.

 

[romeodakins]

I'd highly suggest getting a GPU like the 6670 for $40, which will play Diablo3 pretty well at at good FPS at 1080p.

Yeah I plan on saving up for the 6670 later, and where do they sell it for 40 dollars? I'm just curious what it'll play when I first make the pc.

 

[obsama1]

More like $50, sorry. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102988

 

[romeodakins]

More like $50, sorry. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102988

Does it matter which 6670 I get?

There's this asus one
http://www.amazon.com/EAH6670-DIS-1GD5-Radeon-GDDR5/dp/B004X8EODY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342934434&sr=8-1&keywords=6670

And sapphire one
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-HD6670-PCI-Express-Video/dp/B005HH35KS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342934434&sr=8-2&keywords=6670

Here's a 2gb one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150587

What's the difference between 1gb and 2gb, is there major performance change?

 

[obsama1]

Yes, there is a difference between 1GB and 2GB, but at the price of the 6670 2GB, I'd just get a 7750/6770/550 Ti.

 

[DavidY]

http://www.techspot.com/review/532-diablo-3-performance/page2.html

6550D 37 fps at 1650x1050 for Diablo 3 (30 fps at 1920x1200)
6670 (not crossfired) 45 fps at 1650x1050 (38 fps at 1920x1200)
6770 60 fps at 1650x1050 (52 fps at 1920x1200)

6670 crossfired with 6550D....<60 fps at 1650x1050 or <52 at 1920x1200. Go with the cheaper HD 6670 for asymmetric crossfire...should perform close to 6670/7750/550Ti or buy the next fastest like the 7770 and skip the crossfire.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr667d31gi

Here's a comparison between 6550D, 6670 and 6550D+6670 including Dirt 3 and other games:

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/AMD-3850-Llano-Desktop-Processor-Review-Can-AMD-compete-Sandy-Bridge/AMD-Dual

Dave

 

[romeodakins]

http://www.techspot.com/review/532-diablo-3-performance/page2.html

6550D 37 fps at 1650x1050 for Diablo 3 (30 fps at 1920x1200)
6670 (not crossfired) 45 fps at 1650x1050 (38 fps at 1920x1200)
6770 60 fps at 1650x1050 (52 fps at 1920x1200)

6670 crossfired with 6550D....<60 fps at 1650x1050 or <52 at 1920x1200. Go with the cheaper HD 6670 for asymmetric crossfire...should perform close to 6670/7750/550Ti or buy the next fastest like the 7770 and skip the crossfire.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr667d31gi

Here's a comparison between 6550D, 6670 and 6550D+6670 including Dirt 3 and other games:

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/AMD-3850-Llano-Desktop-Processor-Review-Can-AMD-compete-Sandy-Bridge/AMD-Dual

Dave

How come dual graphics and 6670 alone are like the same? What's the point of crossfiring then? Basically the integrated 6550d is just a waste, is the processor in the a8 good even without the graphics? Am I at a lost if I buy a higher end graphics card that won't be able to crossfire with the 6550d which makes it the integrated gpu a waste?

 

[azeem40]

Integrated is mainly for general usage.

 

[obsama1]

The asymmetric Crossfire doesn't work all that well. Just get a 6670, or 7750.

 

[romeodakins]

What's the difference between these two 6670s?
http://www.gadgetneeds.net/xfx-radeon-hd-6670-hd-667x-cnf3-video-card/
http://www.gadgetneeds.net/sapphire-radeon-hd-6670-11192-22-20g-video-card/

1st one is 20 bucks more and is 2gb, 2nd one is 20 bucks cheaper but is only 1gb. What's the difference between 1gb and 2gb, is there major difference between these 2 6670?

 

[obsama1]

Well, the 2GB one has 1GB more of VRAM. That means you can jack up the texture quality, and there's more room for it in memory.