The title of this thread confuses me horribly so, but I'm guessing this is more or less a general discussion kind of thread? In any case, hopefully this is the correct area to post something like this, because I'm still learning the inner workings of PCs. If it's not feel free to remove this post or at least re-direct it to where it should go.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/5958014.p?id=1219178692600&skuId=5958014&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=1
I'm getting this computer soon and was wondering how powerful it is. Can it run games like Dark Souls 1 and 2 on it, as well as titles like Skyrim?
The 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4460 processor, that's four core right?
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555104]The title of this thread confuses me horribly so, but I'm guessing this is more or less a general discussion kind of thread? In any case, hopefully this is the correct area to post something like this, because I'm still learning the inner workings of PCs. If it's not feel free to remove this post or at least re-direct it to where it should go.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/5958014.p?id=1219178692600&skuId=5958014&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=1
I'm getting this computer soon and was wondering how powerful it is. Can it run games like Dark Souls 1 and 2 on it, as well as titles like Skyrim?
The 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4460 processor, that's four core right?[/QUOTE]
That GPU is awful.
Really? What's bad about it?
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555169]Really? What's bad about it?[/QUOTE]
It's an awful low end card that can barely play most games on low
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555169]Really? What's bad about it?[/QUOTE]
insufficient videogames fairies
Welp, let's put this another way. I have a $800 budget and want a new desktop that's good for gaming, fire away. :v:
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555195]Welp, let's put this another way. I have a $800 budget and want a new desktop that's good for gaming, fire away. :v:[/QUOTE]
Then why not built a computer yourself? You can get something much better than this.
[QUOTE=B!N4RY;45555198]Then why not built a computer yourself? You can get something much better than this.[/QUOTE]
I could, but I don't really have too much time. I mean, if I hauled ass maybe. Also doesn't help that I'm still learning the ins and outs.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555169]Really? What's bad about it?[/QUOTE]
Everything.
Any x20 nVidia GPU is a weak-performance model, though I guess they would consume less power.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555219]I could, but I don't really have too much time. I mean, if I hauled ass maybe.[/QUOTE]
You can't spare like 3 hours of your time on any given day? It's not a difficult task to be honest.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555219]I could, but I don't really have too much time. I mean, if I hauled ass maybe. Also doesn't help that I'm still learning the ins and outs.[/QUOTE]
Building a PC doesn't really take that much time. I recently put together a new PC and the longest part was sitting on the phone MS because for their authentication thingy thought my new Windows 8 key was invalid.
You can build a computer from start to finish in an evening, even for a first timer
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555104]The title of this thread confuses me horribly so, but I'm guessing this is more or less a general discussion kind of thread? In any case, hopefully this is the correct area to post something like this, because I'm still learning the inner workings of PCs. If it's not feel free to remove this post or at least re-direct it to where it should go.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-desktop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/5958014.p?id=1219178692600&skuId=5958014&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=1
I'm getting this computer soon and was wondering how powerful it is. Can it run games like Dark Souls 1 and 2 on it, as well as titles like Skyrim?
The 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4460 processor, that's four core right?[/QUOTE]
That thing won't run Dark Souls or Skyrim.
For games, you need to look at three main things: CPU, GPU, and RAM.
The CPU on it is OK. The 4460 isn't particularly powerful but it isn't bad. And yes, it's quad-core.
The RAM is also fine. 8GB is plenty for most users.
But that video card is a piece of fucking shit. A GeForce 720? Really? And they put 2GB on it just to fool people by having a bigger number that doesn't affect anything. I am legitimately angry that they have the temerity to call that a gaming PC.
Look for something with at least a GeForce 745, preferably a 750 Ti or 760.
You could also build one yourself and get exactly what you need, probably for a lower cost.
'Also doesn't help that I'm still learning the ins and outs.'
I edited that into the post before. If I did it now odds are I'd mess something or another up.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555258]'Also doesn't help that I'm still learning the ins and outs.'
I edited that into the post before. If I did it now odds are I'd mess something or another up.[/QUOTE]
You're not going to learn anything by buying a prebuilt system.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555258]'Also doesn't help that I'm still learning the ins and outs.'
I edited that into the post before. If I did it now odds are I'd mess something or another up.[/QUOTE]
If you can build a jigsaw puzzle you can build a PC. It's just like an expensive version of those toys toddlers have. Square block in the square hole etc
[QUOTE=Makol;45555266]You're not going to learn anything by buying a prebuilt system.[/QUOTE]
I know.
I mean actually knowing what I'm doing before making one myself, however. Example, I'm still learning about graphics cards, I'd have no idea what card I should or should not use.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555285]I know.
I mean actually knowing what I'm doing before making one myself, however. Example, I'm still learning about graphics cards, I'd have no idea what card I should or should not use.[/QUOTE]
I knew nothing about PCs until 2009 when I started college. Two of my high school friends gave me a bunch of old PC parts when I moved and told me nothing about how to put it together. My roommates both built their own PCs, but gave me no advice since they wanted me to learn on my own.
It took me maybe 4 hours, and I didn't even have the manuals for anything.
[QUOTE=Makol;45555334]I knew nothing about PCs until 2009 when I started college. Two of my high school friends gave me a bunch of old PC parts when I moved and told me nothing about how to put it together. My roommates both built their own PCs, but gave me no advice since they wanted me to learn on my own.
It took me maybe 4 hours, and I didn't even have the manuals for anything.[/QUOTE]
Trial and error isn't really going to be a thing for me though since I have to buy the parts myself. Messing up and buying a shit components is really going to hurt the wallet.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555285]I know.
I mean actually knowing what I'm doing before making one myself, however. Example, I'm still learning about graphics cards, I'd have no idea what card I should or should not use.[/QUOTE]
i barely register on PET scans and i can build a computer
you'd be fine
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555356]Trial and error isn't really going to be a thing for me though since I have to buy the parts myself. Messing up and buying a shit components is really going to hurt the wallet.[/QUOTE]
Go create a thread in the PC Building section. People would love to help you.
building a PC is piss easy.
[QUOTE=Makol;45555334]I knew nothing about PCs until 2009 when I started college. Two of my high school friends gave me a bunch of old PC parts when I moved and told me nothing about how to put it together. My roommates both built their own PCs, but gave me no advice since they wanted me to learn on my own.
It took me maybe 4 hours, and I didn't even have the manuals for anything.[/QUOTE]
i built my PC when i was like 13. had /g/ pick out the parts and I just kinda figured out everything from there. only problem i had was the motherboard/case didn't come with standoffs so i had to go to a local computer store and they installed them for me.
[QUOTE=Linkuya;45555285]I know.
I mean actually knowing what I'm doing before making one myself, however. Example, I'm still learning about graphics cards, I'd have no idea what card I should or should not use.[/QUOTE]
Here's a quick little lesson. Very brief and people will chime in with their own opinions.
nVidia = Quality at a cost
AMD = cheap but run hotter and slightly less well built than nVidia
With nVidia, the last two numbers denote how good a GPU it is. For example a 760 is better than a 720. The first number is the series of GPU, and the higher the newer, and for the most part better. Eg, an 870 would be better than a 770.
Other things to look for are the base clock and memory. Generally higher is better in these areas. You can always look up reviews and comparisons if you're unsure.
All other questions can be answered in the PC Building Section.
They should just name their cards like this:
2014 - Good
2014 - Okay
2014 - Shit
That way there wouldn't be any confusion
[QUOTE=papkee;45555434]
AMD = slightly less well built than nVidia
[/QUOTE]
Well I don't think that's fair, especially considering that there are different manufacturers.
[QUOTE=Protocol7;45555461]Well I don't think that's fair, especially considering that there are different manufacturers.[/QUOTE]
That's more from just personal experience I suppose. A few of my friends have owned AMD GPUs and they didn't last too long. I've also known AMDs to just stop working, and I've had far fewer problems with nVidia.
AMD cards are a better idea if you're on a tight budget. Their drivers are just utterly useless though.
[QUOTE=papkee;45555517]That's more from just personal experience I suppose. A few of my friends have owned AMD GPUs and they didn't last too long. I've also known AMDs to just stop working, and I've had far fewer problems with nVidia.[/QUOTE]
I really don't think either of AMD or nvidia suffer from serious problems. for example, a quick read through the "AMD or Nvidia" thread gives away that it really varies from person to person. I've had more issues with nvidia than I've had with AMD, and some people have had it the other way around.
I've always had ATI (because I don't have money for nvidia) and it's been fine for me. I've had my 6850 for years.
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