Are these PC’s good for gaming?
Question by Seraphina: Are these PC’s good for gaming?
I asked a few questions on here already about a computer that can play Sims 3 and Halo very smoothly. But for some reason I keep picking PC’s that are more than I need. Plain overkill.
So I have 2 more that I want to know about. Are these very good computers?
First one is $ 629.00! (Ones before were over 2,000)
HP p6330f Pavilion Desktop PC w/ Intel Core i3-530 Processor, 6GB, 1TB HD, DVD-RW & Windows 7 HP
Specifications
# Processor: Intel Core i3-530 (2.93GHz, 512KB L2 Cache
# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
# Memory: 6GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM (Expanable to 16GB)
# Hard Drive: 1TB SATA
# Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology(
# Video Graphics: Intel GMA HD with 32MB Integrated Shared Graphics
# Expansion: PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1 (3), MiniCard
# Memory Cards: 15in 1 Memory Card Reader – supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
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Next one $ 1000.00
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-170f PC Intel® Core™ i7-920 Processor 9GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, & Windows® 7 Home Premium
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING SYSTEM • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit – makes everyday tasks simple—and makes new things possible
PROCESSOR • Intel® Core™ i7-920 Processor
PROCESSOR SPEED • 2.66GHz CACHE (L2) • 1MB L2 + 8MB shared L3 cache with QPI Technology
CHIPSET • Intel® X58 Express Chipset
MEMORY • 9GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM memory (3x2048MB and 3x1024MB) (expandable to 24GB)
HARD DRIVE • 1 Terabyte Serial ATA hard drive
OPTICAL DRIVE(S) • SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology Write: 16x max DVD±R, 12x max DVD±R DL, 8x max DVD+RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max CD-RW Read: 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x max CD-ROM
VIDEO GRAPHICS • NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 graphics card with 1.8 GB dedicated graphics memory, DVI capabilities and support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10
NETWORK INTERFACE • 10/100/1000Base-T network interface
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY • Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
SOUND • High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities
MEMORY SLOTS • 6 DIMM (240-pin, DDR3) (occupied)
EXPANSION SLOTS • 1 PCI Express x1 (one available) 1 PCI Express x4 (one available) 2 PCI Express x16 (one available)
EXPANSION BAYS • 2 external 5.25″ (one available) 1 external 3.5″ (one available) 2 internal 3.5″ (one available)
EXTERNAL PORTS • Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+ 4 USB 2.0 ports (Back) 3 USB 2.0 ports (Front) 1 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port (Back) 2 eSATA (Back) Headphone; Microphone (Front) Optical Audio Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker out; Center (subwoofer) DVI available on the graphics card
MOUSE AND KEYBOARD • HP USB keyboard and optical mouse
DIMENSIONS • Unpackaged: 7.05″(W) x 16.30″ (L/D) x 15.79″ (H) approx. Packaged: 11.42 (W) X 19.49″ (L/D) x 20.32″ (H) approx.
WEIGHT • Unpackaged: 11.90 lbs. approx.
SOFTWARE
PHOTO AND VIDEO • HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia & entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists & watch DVD movies
ENTERTAINMENT • Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Burn data files and folders and copy discs. Print disc labels, paper jewel boxes, and CD inserts
PRODUCTIVITY • Microsoft® Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar HP Total Care Advisor: HP Advisor makes your PC easier to use -view your status at a glance, access support, discover more ways to use your PC, and navigate easily to your favorite software and services.
PC SECURITY • Norton Internet Security 2010: Preinstalled security software helps protect you from viruses, spyware, and other online threats, right out of the box (60 days of complimentary live updates)
Best answer:
Answer by Frankie P
First one will do if you add a better graphics card. The second one works as-is but is a little pricey.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
