There's a computer I'm interested in buying from the local classifieds where I live thats listed as a CUSTOM GAMING COMPUTER for $300. I've always wanted a gaming PC but couldn't afford $1000+ that I see them going for. I've got $300 exactly but I don't know much about gaming PCs and would just like to know if this is worth buying or not.
The listing reads:
SOYO KT600 Motherboard
512 MBytes RAM
ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 128mb Video Card
AMD 3200+ Athlon XP Processor
SONY DVD RW DRU-530A
SONY CD-ROM Drive
Creative Labs Audigy LS Series 7.1 24bit Sound Card
150 G SATA HD
Microsoft Windows XP Pro (Activated Clean Install) w/ Service Pack 2
Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition
Microsoft Office 2003
PowerDvd
DvdDecrypter
Nero Ultra Edition
WarCraft III
Complete With Anti Virus and Spyware protection
I just want a fast computer I can play games on. Should I get this computer and is it worth $300? Any advice or info, please?
2007-01-05 05:30:26 · 12 answers · asked by Tony T 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Everything sounds good except for the memory, the graphics card and the CD and DVD drives. You should consider 1GB or more of RAM. The graphics card should be a bit better. I would wait for Vista (jan 30 2007) if I were you. The CD/DVD drives should be able to burn DVD or CD -Rs: they're cheaper and play in more places. It's way worth $300. For more info on Vista, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/experiences/default.mspx
Try to get a good keyboard and mouse, too. I personally like wireless. And if you're going to get an LCD screen, try for one that has good refresh rates to avoid "ghosting."
If you are still having trouble, I can be reached at kevin__-chen@yahoo.com
2007-01-05 05:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cheese Lover Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a great computer for just $300, however, it depends on what condition it is in. It also depends on what kind of gaming you are talking about. If you are thinking of running, like for example, Battlefield 2, you might run into some problems with having enough RAM. Windows XP alone needs 512MB and that is all this computer has. You can upgrade to 1GB of RAM for about $50. I wouldn't do that first thing though because you have a 150GB hard drive which should work fine as long as you have your virtual memory setting on unlimited (recommended with that big of a hard drive). Just go ahead and buy it. Remember, if you need to, you can always re-sell it.
2007-01-05 07:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan Gaestel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good deal. I would upgrade the ram when you can to the maximum the computer will take more than likely 2gb and get a better video card. But you can play most games with this computer. My video card is only 64mb and games look good to me. I actually see no difference between my card and one I installed in a friends computer that was 256mb. But I do know some newer games require it. I mostly play Neverwinter Nightsm and Halo.
2007-01-05 05:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a bad price, but its not even close toa gaming PC. You ned at least 1GB of ram for todays games, if you want to play on high, 2GB 's of RAM. CPU is pretty old, several generations old, still socket A, and it has a 25$ video card in it. blah, dont buy it if your looking for a gaming PC.
You could build your own computer and have it much better for 300$, not to mention new.
2007-01-05 05:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For $300 that isnt a bad deal, but is certainly not a gaming pc, for gaming you will need more RAM (1 gig and up should be good for the newer games) and a better vid card.
2007-01-05 05:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by anestetix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An excellent find for $300, but definately not up to snuff as a modern gamer's system. Upgrade it to 2G of RAM and a 256MB video card and it will do pretty well for most games though.....
2007-01-05 05:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by Eric Gusovius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is by no means a "gaming computer" still will play most modern games but on a very low setting.
Thats why its 300 dollars.
2007-01-05 05:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by Zane L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everybody has given some good informtion approximately sound drivers and cables and so on.. yet first look interior the decrease appropriate hand of your demonstrate screen on your job bar. you will possibly desire to work out something that sounds like a sprint speaker.. If it has a circle with a examine line with the aid of it then your audio equipment are on mute.. double click on that icon and it will open a volume administration.. uncheck the field it incredibly is checked mute.
2016-10-30 02:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good price for what you are getting, but a good gaming computer it is not. If you get it, save your pennies to boost the RAM (min. 1 GB) and to get a better video card.
2007-01-05 05:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it's worth the money, but it's not a gaming pc.
the graphic is just 128mb and you'll need at least 256mb for new games on 'average' settings.
also the ram should be at least 1 gb for games.
2007-01-05 05:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by Dirty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋