Im buying a new computer soon, Tell me if its good?

Question

Alright so im getting a new computer, ill show you the information momentarily; it comes with no monitor, dont ask about that.

Anyway, im mainly a gamer and im on a budget, so heres the computer im buying:

Hardware
Base processor: Athlonll X2 (R) 215 2.7 GHz (65W)
# 2000 MT/s (mega transfers/second)
# Socket AM3
Chipset: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Motherboard:
# Manufacturer: Pegatron
# Motherboard Name: M2N68-LA
# HP/Compaq motherboard name: Narra5-GL6
Power supply: 250W
Memory Installed 4 GB
Maximum allowed 4 GB* (2 x 2 GB)
*Actual available memory may be less
Speed supported PC2-6400 MB/sec
Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
Hard drive:
# 500 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
# 7200 rpm
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology drive:
# Interface: SATA
# Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum
# LightScribe: yes
# Disc diameter: 120 mm
Modem: PCIe internal modem
Video Graphics: Integrated on motherboard (see motherboard and chipset)
Sound/Audio: High Definition 6-channel audio
# ALC 888S chipset
Network (LAN):Integrated 10/100 Base-T networking interface
Memory card reader supports the following cards:
# Compact Flash I
# Compact Flash II
# IBM Microdrive
# Secure Digital (SD)
# mini-SD
# MultiMediaCard (MMC)
# Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
# MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)
# MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)
# Memory Stick
# Memory Stick Pro
# Memory Stick Duo
# Memory Stick Pro Duo
# SmartMedia
# xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)


External I/O ports
# I/O ports on the front panel:
15-in-1 (4 slot) One
USB Two
Headphone One
Microphone One
# I/O ports on the back panel:
PS/2 (keyboard, mouse) Two
VGA One
USB Four
LAN One
Audio (line in, line out, microphone) One Each
# Expansion slots:
PCI One (One available)
PCI Express x16 One (One available)
PCI Express x1 Two (One available)
# Drive bays:
5.25" Two (One available)
3.5" Three (Two available)
Keyboard and mouse:
# HP USB keyboard
# Quebec Keyboard Kit (French Canada only)
# HP USB optical mouse

Answer 1

No. You won't be gaming on that. It's fine for web browsing and general office work.



The memory is adequate. The cpu is marginal (but at least it's dual core).



Integrated graphics and a 250W power supply are entirely insufficient for 3D graphic gaming. It might limp through online games and Sims 3 at low video settings, but it won't begin to play serious 3D games.



You'd either have to add a video card AND replace the power supply, or buy a better gaming computer in the first place.

Answer 2

I don't know what kind of gamer you are, but your certainly not playing any new games on that system. The GFX card is absolutely horrible. what country are you in and what is your budget? I could build a gaming computer that could atleast run most of today's games for around 500 bucks. That comp as no upgrade ability on it. You will be sad with it. Don't buy it.



if you really want to salvage this comp you will need a new gfx card. the cpu is Ok, not great but OK. it has 4 gigs of ram. it does have one PCI x 16 slot. Now you dont have nay possibility for crossfire in the future since there is only one, but if you buy a radion 4850 for this system and install it your slef this comp could probably do some gaming. this si the part you need:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125236

It's not a hard install, and i could probably talk you through it on IM...but without that part this comp is junk.



o yea, and the psu is a little low..if u upgrade the gfx u will need a 400w+ psu

Answer 3

Not exactly a "killer" setup but upgrade the video card and you should be able to play most games on moderate settings. The NVIDIA 6150 is an integrated video chipset and that won't be very useful for gaming. Consider upgrading to the the 8600 GT, 9600GT, or something better depending on your budget.



** Edit **

Didn't think about the PSU until I noticed others commenting on it. The NVIDIA 8600 GT will work with the 250W PSU while higher video card models require a more powerful model. Fortunately PSUs aren't terribly expensive, but they are something to factor in. NewEgg has a decent PSU calculator to help once you know the video card you want.

Answer 4

Its good what you intend to buy , but i would suggest to go for DDR 3 ram in place of DDR 2 .

Answer 5

It is a very decent computer, but some new games won't work smoothly. Maybe you want to check out other computers. What is your budget?