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is this a ok gaming pc to start with
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AMD A8 6600K Quad Core Processor / CPU running at 3.9GHz (With 4.2GHz Turbo Mode!)
8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM
LATEST AMD RADEON HD8570D Graphics!
1TB SEAGATE Barracuda 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive With 64MB Cache
SAMSUNG 24X DVD / CD - RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive
MSI FM2-A55M-E35 uATX Motherboard (Full specifications of this board can be found here)
500W Quiet Power Supply Featuring Large 120mm Cooling Fan
High Quality Vantage RED Desktop PC Gaming Case with 3 x 120mm RED LED Cooling Fans.
SD Memory Card Reader Built Into Top of Case
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
6 X High Speed USB 2.0 Ports on Back Plus Further 2 On Top
8 Channel HD Audio
6 X SATA II 3GB/s Ports
1 X PCI Express X16 Slot
1 X PCI Express X1 Slot
1 X PCI Slot
2 X PS/2 Port (For Keyboard / Mouse)
1 X VGA Port
1 X DVI Port
1 X HDMI Port (With Audio)
TRIPLE Monitor Support
UK Mains Power Cable Included
All Relevant Driver Discs Included
8GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM
LATEST AMD RADEON HD8570D Graphics!
1TB SEAGATE Barracuda 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive With 64MB Cache
SAMSUNG 24X DVD / CD - RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive
MSI FM2-A55M-E35 uATX Motherboard (Full specifications of this board can be found here)
500W Quiet Power Supply Featuring Large 120mm Cooling Fan
High Quality Vantage RED Desktop PC Gaming Case with 3 x 120mm RED LED Cooling Fans.
SD Memory Card Reader Built Into Top of Case
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
6 X High Speed USB 2.0 Ports on Back Plus Further 2 On Top
8 Channel HD Audio
6 X SATA II 3GB/s Ports
1 X PCI Express X16 Slot
1 X PCI Express X1 Slot
1 X PCI Slot
2 X PS/2 Port (For Keyboard / Mouse)
1 X VGA Port
1 X DVI Port
1 X HDMI Port (With Audio)
TRIPLE Monitor Support
UK Mains Power Cable Included
All Relevant Driver Discs Included
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Hi,
So I will be giving you some computer 101 here. I have to say that this is a pre-built computer from somewhere like Bestbuy. I say this because Bestbuy and many other computer places always sell amazing CPU's (Over exaggerating) but give you a shitty GPU.
I recommend keeping the A8 processor, as it does have a built in GPU. But if you can, and if your motherboard supports it, PLEASE get a GTX card. If you can get a GTX 770 or 760. Because the 8570 is not going to be able to run anything at 1080p or even medium settings. Unless you want to play games from 2009 and later. You will almost need to get a dedicated card. I just love Nvidia cards because they are reliable. You will not be able to run 3 monitors with that 8570 or APU Based card. Im being honest.
Everything else seems fine. Just make sure the components are cooled proficiently and you should be good. If you have any questions please message me.
So I will be giving you some computer 101 here. I have to say that this is a pre-built computer from somewhere like Bestbuy. I say this because Bestbuy and many other computer places always sell amazing CPU's (Over exaggerating) but give you a shitty GPU.
I recommend keeping the A8 processor, as it does have a built in GPU. But if you can, and if your motherboard supports it, PLEASE get a GTX card. If you can get a GTX 770 or 760. Because the 8570 is not going to be able to run anything at 1080p or even medium settings. Unless you want to play games from 2009 and later. You will almost need to get a dedicated card. I just love Nvidia cards because they are reliable. You will not be able to run 3 monitors with that 8570 or APU Based card. Im being honest.
Everything else seems fine. Just make sure the components are cooled proficiently and you should be good. If you have any questions please message me.
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To start with, it'll be alright. But you WILL need to make some upgrades in the near future. At the minute you should be alright for playing games on 720p on low-medium settings, depending on the game.
As Davoshin said, a dedicated GPU is a MUST for gaming. AMD or Nvidia it doesn't really matter, unless you're wanting Nvidia specifically for CUDA cores or say AMD specifically for Mantle.
When upgrading your GPU, chances are you'll need to get a new PSU as well, since PSU's in prebuilts are garbage most of the time. Normally the default PSU to go for would be a XFX 450w, since it's cheap and reliable. But of course this depends on the choice of your graphics card. You wouldn't want to be running a 295x2 off of it. Something like a GTX 760 or a R9 280 would be absolutely perfect for you.
As Davoshin said, a dedicated GPU is a MUST for gaming. AMD or Nvidia it doesn't really matter, unless you're wanting Nvidia specifically for CUDA cores or say AMD specifically for Mantle.
When upgrading your GPU, chances are you'll need to get a new PSU as well, since PSU's in prebuilts are garbage most of the time. Normally the default PSU to go for would be a XFX 450w, since it's cheap and reliable. But of course this depends on the choice of your graphics card. You wouldn't want to be running a 295x2 off of it. Something like a GTX 760 or a R9 280 would be absolutely perfect for you.
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How much does this cost? If you say anymore than 200GBP it is utter poop.
+ it all depends what game you're gonna be playing, if you say Minecraft and Cod4, it will be fine. But for games like Battlefield a Crysis, no chance.
+ it all depends what game you're gonna be playing, if you say Minecraft and Cod4, it will be fine. But for games like Battlefield a Crysis, no chance.
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I'm pretty sure this is off "thepccustomiser" on eBay and it's just over 300 gbp
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