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fabelor · May 07, 2008, 08:14 PM // 20:14

i plan on buying this game and a new cpu this summer i wondering if you think theses specs will work to play the game at a decent amount? or if i could even get something cheaper

iBUYPOWER
Model Gamer 500EE
Recommended Usage Gaming
Form Factor Tower
Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Processor Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 2 x 512KB L2 Cache
Memory 2GB DDR2 800
Hard Drive 250GB SATA
Optical Drive 1 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Graphics ATI Radeon X1250, Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Audio ALC883 High Definition Audio CODEC
Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and Jack-Retasking
Ethernet Built-in GB Ethernet LAN
Power Supply 420W
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium
Software Included MS Office 2007 [60-Day Trial]
Special Features Medusa Gaming Tower (Black/Blue)+ Blue Color Lighting
Motherboard
Motherboard Name ASUS M2A-VM
CPU
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2
Installed Qty 1
CPU Speed 4200+
L2 Cache Per CPU 2 x 512KB
CPU Main Features 64 bit Dual Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type ATI Radeon X1250 IGP
Graphics Interface Integrated video
Memory
Memory Capacity 2GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 1GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 2/4
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 250GB
HD Interface SATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec 20X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC883
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front Audio Ports 2
Card Reader 12-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer
Back Panel Ports
LPT 1
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA, 1 DVI
Rear USB 4
RJ45 1 port

natural_Causes · May 07, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18

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Graphics ATI Radeon X1250, Maximum shared memory of 1024MB

It sounds like the computer has integrated graphix. If so, than it probably will not work. You will probably need a dedicated graphics card to run the game well.

zamial · May 07, 2008, 08:22 PM // 20:22

1. I would not put vista on that as the graphics card only supports dx9 and that processor is gonna choke on vista.

2. If you list a price range on what your looking to spend I know for a FACT you will have a ton of suggestions from this forum.

3.Can you assemble a computer from parts or do you need a prebuilt?

tnel28 · May 07, 2008, 08:23 PM // 20:23

i have an integrated graphics card on a low end 3 yeard old computer with only 512mb of ram and it runs fine, a little laggy but fine. with the 1024mb on the G card and the 2gb ram you should run pretty well for GW. if you are looking to broaden your horizons and play newer FPS's then you might want to plan on a little bit more RAM and a way better G card

fabelor · May 07, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

im looking to spend around 400-600 maybe more if i have to but not too much more. I dont plan on putting Vista on any computer of mine :P it has too many problems. I can go prebuilt or i could have someone build it for me so eather way, whatever is cheapest

EDIT: any suggestions??

Lania Elderfire · May 08, 2008, 03:44 AM // 03:44

I wouldn't touch iBUYPOWER with a ten foot pole. I've had friends and clients complaining about them too often.
If you are going to have someone build a computer for you the show him/her this link http://techreport.com/articles.x/14610 and tell him/her to make the one called the econobox which is 550$ in april prices. That rig will easily handle Guildwars and then some. You can even go with a cheaper 8600GT 512MB if Guildwars is all you are interested in.

Of course you can build it yourself for cheaper.

Quaker · May 08, 2008, 03:52 AM // 03:52

The cpu is a little weak by today's standards and you'd definitely want something better than chipset (on-board) graphics. On the other hand, don't go crazy on the graphics with only a 420 watt power supply. Maybe something based on an nVidia 8600 or ATI equivalent.

snaek · May 08, 2008, 03:53 AM // 03:53

that pc will definatelly run gw...

its at least 4x or 5x better than my pc
and my gw runs jus fine
(on the lowest settings of course)

gw, doesnt have very demanding sys reqs

buut...do u plan to play any other games?
if its for gw only (and perhaps some older games too)
then that system is more than enough

dun expect it to be able to run gw2 tho

ty3c · May 08, 2008, 06:09 AM // 06:09

Cyberpower makes AWESOME gaming rigs, if thats what you need

however, the cost is high but you get one heck of a gaming rig

check newegg.com for gaming rigs as well

Tamuril elansar · May 08, 2008, 06:05 PM // 18:05

its good for interneting and word and stuff but if you want to play games with a decent ress or high graphics you're better of spending more on the computer.

fabelor · May 08, 2008, 07:44 PM // 19:44

alright so i decided im probably just going to play on my current computer after i did the Srtest. It says i need a new video card to play anything other then the original GW anyone have any suggestions for something like under 75 dollars? computer is a dell demension E310

Blackhearted · May 08, 2008, 09:02 PM // 21:02

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Originally Posted by fabelor

alright so i decided im probably just going to play on my current computer after i did the Srtest. It says i need a new video card to play anything other then the original GW anyone have any suggestions for something like under 75 dollars? computer is a dell demension E310

Seeing as how, from what i've read, that model has no agp or pci-e x16 slot you have pretty much no upgrade options worth your money on that machine. If you want to play games that dell you have now isn't for that.

eggrolls · May 08, 2008, 09:44 PM // 21:44

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Originally Posted by Blackhearted

Seeing as how, from what i've read, that model has no agp or pci-e x16 slot you have pretty much no upgrade options worth your money on that machine. If you want to play games that dell you have now isn't for that.

Yeah, it's pretty much a dead end for upgrading.

OP: Since you mentioned earlier that you could find someone to build something with a budget of $400-600, that's probably the best way to go. If you really want to save money, you can re-use the drives from your current computer. You can also re-use the CPU to save even more money, if you're willing to deal with a slow CPU with your other fast parts.