dell_comp123
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I am in the market for a new computer, and am willing to pay around $1200 for it. I'm not looking for it to play the newest games perfectly, but I do want it to run them reasonably well.
Eventually, I came up with a Dell Dimension 8400 for $1175. Here are the specs:
While this is what I'm paying for, I'm not worried about the hard drive or soundcard, since I already have another drive and a better soundcard ready.
What do you think of it, particularly of the processor, graphics card, and RAM? Will it be enough to play, say, Halflife 2 reasonably well? If not, what suggestions might you have that wouldn't break the budget?
Thank you in advance.
Eventually, I came up with a Dell Dimension 8400 for $1175. Here are the specs:
- Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 640 w/HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800FSB)
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
- 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (2x512MB)
- 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
- Dual Drives: 16x DVD + FREE UPGRADE! 16x DVD+/-RW w/dbl layer write
- 256MB PCI Express™ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800
- Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio
While this is what I'm paying for, I'm not worried about the hard drive or soundcard, since I already have another drive and a better soundcard ready.
What do you think of it, particularly of the processor, graphics card, and RAM? Will it be enough to play, say, Halflife 2 reasonably well? If not, what suggestions might you have that wouldn't break the budget?
Thank you in advance.