[SOLVED] Can it Run it?

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 08:54 AM

I am looking to buy this computer through a friend online. All I care about is that it could run CoD WaW and Fallout 3?

Case: NZXT LEXA Blackline with Red LEDS'
PSU: CaseGears 580w PSU
RAM: 3GB DRR2 800MHz (1GB Corsair, 2GB G.Skill)
GPU: VisionTek ATI Radeon 4850 512mb GDDR3
CPU: Intel Q6600 (4 Cores Running at 2.4GHz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooler 7 Pro w/ Artic Silver 5
HDD: WD Caviar SE16 SATA 500 gigs (7200RPM, 16MB)
Mobo: Asus P5KPL-VM
Drives: Dual LG CD-ROM drives (Can write/read CDs and DVDs - Barely any details sorry!)
This is all the info I have please respond quickly!!!

Zealex · 10-24-2009, 09:03 AM

Hi and welcome to TSF!

I never heard of that PSU before. The ram is mixed up? Were are you buying this from? And whats your budget, I think it would be better to recommend him parts.

**koala** · 10-24-2009, 09:04 AM

The CaseGears 580W ($24) is a low quality PSU with only 25A on the +12V line and no PCIE connectors. PCIE graphics cards like the HD4850 need a good quality 650W PSU with a minimum of 28A/+12V otherwise the computer might crash or produce graphics artifacts during fullscreen gameplay.

Replace this with something like a Corsair 650W ($90) and you'll be able to play games like CoD WaW and Fallout 3 on medium to high settings with no problems.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 09:12 AM

Alright well I'm playing 530 dollars for this. I have a screen shot from Can I Run It. And it says it I'll run fine. I am buying it from se7ensins a modding website. What parts should I recommend to him?

**koala** · 10-24-2009, 09:15 AM

The Can I Run It website doesn't take into account the quality of the PSU. You need a higher quality PSU and matching RAM. With the current specs, it's not worth buying.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 09:15 AM

What parts should I recommend to him?

**koala** · 10-24-2009, 09:19 AM

Corsair 650W PSU, 2gb GSkill RAM, get rid of the 1gb RAM.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 09:24 AM

The games should run I not sweating it. If need be Ill buy a new psu.

**koala** · 10-24-2009, 09:28 AM

Good luck. Post back if you have any problems with the new computer.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 09:30 AM

I forgot to mention he is including a tons of game and other stuff So I say its worth it.

**koala** · 10-24-2009, 09:32 AM

How is he powering the PCIE HD4850 if the PSU doesn't have a PCIE connector?

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 10:10 AM

Heres the link I'm not sure.
http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/buy-...nd-extras.html
Post I'm the other person who responded.

Phædrus2401 · 10-24-2009, 11:26 AM

Probably a molex to PCIe converter.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 12:46 PM

here is the can i run

Phædrus2401 · 10-24-2009, 01:02 PM

Here's what we're saying:

The hardware is good enough to play the game BUT the power supply isn't good enough to run the hardware. "Can I Run It" doesn't take the PSU into account.

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 01:14 PM

Alright

**Tyree** · 10-24-2009, 04:24 PM

$530 for the PC plus $100 for the Corsair 650W PSU=$630 plus any shipping charges.
Shipping on a complete PC can be quite costly.
Is there a warranty included?

D the Prince · 10-24-2009, 05:00 PM

No shipping charge and I am only going to be upgrading the PSU if needed. 6 month warranty included.

Phædrus2401 · 10-24-2009, 06:21 PM

With that PSU you won't know you need a new one until it dies... And when a low-end PSU dies, it can take down the rest of the system as well.

Read this:
Power Supply Information and Selection
Don't just glance at it or skim it. Take ten or fifteen minutes and read the whole thing.

D the Prince · 10-25-2009, 08:16 AM

Alright I read that. Could you give me a best buy link to a good PSU please.

10-24-2009, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	[SOLVED] Can it Run it? I am looking to buy this computer through a friend online. All I care about is that it could run CoD WaW and Fallout 3? Case: NZXT LEXA Blackline with Red LEDS' PSU: CaseGears 580w PSU RAM: 3GB DRR2 800MHz (1GB Corsair, 2GB G.Skill) GPU: VisionTek ATI Radeon 4850 512mb GDDR3 CPU: Intel Q6600 (4 Cores Running at 2.4GHz) CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooler 7 Pro w/ Artic Silver 5 HDD: WD Caviar SE16 SATA 500 gigs (7200RPM, 16MB) Mobo: Asus P5KPL-VM Drives: Dual LG CD-ROM drives (Can write/read CDs and DVDs - Barely any details sorry!) This is all the info I have please respond quickly!!! Last edited by D the Prince; 10-24-2009 at 08:55 AM.

10-24-2009, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,145 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Can it Run it? Hi and welcome to TSF! I never heard of that PSU before. The ram is mixed up? Were are you buying this from? And whats your budget, I think it would be better to recommend him parts. __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

10-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Can it Run it? The CaseGears 580W ($24) is a low quality PSU with only 25A on the +12V line and no PCIE connectors. PCIE graphics cards like the HD4850 need a good quality 650W PSU with a minimum of 28A/+12V otherwise the computer might crash or produce graphics artifacts during fullscreen gameplay. Replace this with something like a Corsair 650W ($90) and you'll be able to play games like CoD WaW and Fallout 3 on medium to high settings with no problems. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-24-2009, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? Alright well I'm playing 530 dollars for this. I have a screen shot from Can I Run It. And it says it I'll run fine. I am buying it from se7ensins a modding website. What parts should I recommend to him?

10-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Can it Run it? The Can I Run It website doesn't take into account the quality of the PSU. You need a higher quality PSU and matching RAM. With the current specs, it's not worth buying. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? What parts should I recommend to him?

10-24-2009, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Can it Run it? Corsair 650W PSU, 2gb GSkill RAM, get rid of the 1gb RAM. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-24-2009, 09:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? The games should run I not sweating it. If need be Ill buy a new psu.

10-24-2009, 09:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Can it Run it? Good luck. Post back if you have any problems with the new computer. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? I forgot to mention he is including a tons of game and other stuff So I say its worth it.

10-24-2009, 09:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,317 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Can it Run it? How is he powering the PCIE HD4850 if the PSU doesn't have a PCIE connector? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-24-2009, 10:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? Heres the link I'm not sure. http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/buy-...nd-extras.html Post I'm the other person who responded.

10-24-2009, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,732 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Can it Run it? Probably a molex to PCIe converter. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-24-2009, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,732 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Can it Run it? Here's what we're saying: The hardware is good enough to play the game BUT the power supply isn't good enough to run the hardware. "Can I Run It" doesn't take the PSU into account. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-24-2009, 01:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? Alright

10-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Can it Run it? $530 for the PC plus $100 for the Corsair 650W PSU=$630 plus any shipping charges. Shipping on a complete PC can be quite costly. Is there a warranty included? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-24-2009, 05:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? No shipping charge and I am only going to be upgrading the PSU if needed. 6 month warranty included.

10-24-2009, 06:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,732 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Can it Run it? With that PSU you won't know you need a new one until it dies... And when a low-end PSU dies, it can take down the rest of the system as well. Read this: Power Supply Information and Selection Don't just glance at it or skim it. Take ten or fifteen minutes and read the whole thing. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-25-2009, 08:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
D the Prince Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 OS: 7	Re: Can it Run it? Alright I read that. Could you give me a best buy link to a good PSU please.