DPhelps

I am looking at this computer to buy to replace my old POS Emachine computer. Is this a okay replacement if I want to play games and get decent fps?

I am planning to purchase a XFX Nvidia 8800 GT Alpha Dog GPU, and I already have a new 650 watt PSU that I am going to put in it. How is the CPU and specs for gaming? The games I play are Flight Simulator 2004 and the Grand Theft Auto Series, which isnt too grafically intense.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=ITD&body=MAIN

Specs:

Condition: Refurbished


Lifestyle: Entertainment


Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit


Startup Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Premium 64-bit


Platform: PC


Form Factor: Mid-Tower


Bays: 2 - 5.25" Drive Bays
3 - 3.5" Drive Bays


Internal Bays: 2 - 3.5" Drive Bays


Available 3.5" Drive Bays: 1


PCI Slots (Total): 1


PCI Slots (Available): 1


PCI Express X1 Slots (Total): 2


PCI Express X1 Slots (Available): 2


PCI Express X16 Slots (Total): 1


PCI Express X16 Slots (Available): 1


PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1


PS/2 Mouse Connectors: 1


Serial Communication Ports: N/A


Parallel Ports: N/A


USB Ports: 6


FireWire Ports: 2


LAN Ports: 1


Microphone Jacks: 1


VGA Ports: 1


S/PDIF Connectors: 1


Processor Brand: AMD


Processor Class: Phenom X4


Processor Number: 9150e


Processor Speed: 1.80GHz


Processor Interface: AM2+


Processors Supported: 1


Processors Onboard: 1


Memory Type: DDR2


Memory Size: 4x1GB


Total Memory: 4.0GB


Memory Speed: PC2-6400


Memory Slots (Total): 4


Memory Slots (Available): 0


Maximum Memory Supported: 8.0GB


Capacity: 500GB


Speed: 7,200RPM


Optical Drive Type: DVDRW


Optical Drive Class: DVD±RW


Supplemental Media Type: Media Reader


Media Types: MultiMediaCard
SmartMedia
Memory Stick
Secure Digital
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
xD
IBM Microdrive
Compact Flash II
Compact Flash I
mini-SD, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard Mobile


Audio Description: Integrated Audio


Audio Chipset: ALC 888S chipset


Channels: 8


Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics


Communications Description: Integrated LAN Support


Interface Type: RJ-45 - Ethernet Connector


Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 LAN


Power: 300 Watt


Height: 15.1"


Width: 6.9"


Depth: 15.9"


If this isnt too good for gaming, do you guys have any other good computers for under $400?

Thank You! :)

Mcninjaguy

Whats the PSU you have to replace the 300w doorstop inside it currently - name and brand

I would get a new Case as that one will be very hot.

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137

That Case can use micro atx or ATX motherboards so it should be fine for compatibility.

RockmasteR

also it does have an Integrated Graphics, and it's not good for gaming, so maybe you should get a PCI express card
so that way you need two things:
a Video Card PCI express like this :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121300

and a good PSU like this :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...sair%20650%20W

DPhelps

Thanks for the replies guys.

Mcninjaguy, I have a ATX 630 watt PSU.

RockmasteR, I said in my post that I am going to purchase a PCI-e card when it arrives. ;)

Tyree

What brand is the 630W PSU?
Personally, I have no use for Tiger Direct or their business ethics.

Mcninjaguy

The brand of the PSU really matters becasue a PSU from corsair is extremely good quality at a very reasonable price compared to other PSU's

Corsair 650w
$100
after rebate $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

check out the link in my signature for PSU power supply and selection

DPhelps

It is a Xion brand PSU. I have never had problems with Tiger Direct. Sooo....

Mcninjaguy

Xion isn't quality.

The Xion 630 is about as powerful as a corsair 450w maybe just a bit stronger.