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Does this PC sounds like a good idea?
I'm getting a PC my friend recommended, and I don't have the parts list, but does this sound good for the money?
its about $500.
8GB RAM
1GB integrated Graphics (will stack with GPU if I get one)
1TB Hard drive
I think he said like a 2.7 GHZ processor, something like that.
Case has built in cooling.
It's all from Microcenter.
its about $500.
8GB RAM
1GB integrated Graphics (will stack with GPU if I get one)
1TB Hard drive
I think he said like a 2.7 GHZ processor, something like that.
Case has built in cooling.
It's all from Microcenter.
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I want to expand a little on what people have said.
First, Integrated Graphics Can have dedicated RAM, however, it's usually up to 256 MB, and that's only in AMD APUs that I've seen them. Intel Integrated Graphics, borrow their VRAM from your system RAM, which lets you have more of it, but is significantly slower than VRAM. It also pulls from the system RAM you have available to play your game.
The ONLY way to run both integrated and dedicated at the same time, is to have a BIOS that supports it and to have LucidVirtu which either comes with your MOBO, or you buy it. It works brilliantly on some games, and can hinder performance greatly on others. You can have switchable graphics, but that's not the same as using them both. And you won't get the VRAM shared between the two.
In my opinion, if you're getting a desktop nowadays, you're making a poor decision if you're going less than 3.0 GHz on the CPU.
8 Gigs of RAM means nothing. It is a good amount, but that could be very slow RAM, which 4 Gigs of faster RAM could give better performance of in some games.
We would need more specs, but currently it's hard for me, personally, to recommend that computer.
First, Integrated Graphics Can have dedicated RAM, however, it's usually up to 256 MB, and that's only in AMD APUs that I've seen them. Intel Integrated Graphics, borrow their VRAM from your system RAM, which lets you have more of it, but is significantly slower than VRAM. It also pulls from the system RAM you have available to play your game.
The ONLY way to run both integrated and dedicated at the same time, is to have a BIOS that supports it and to have LucidVirtu which either comes with your MOBO, or you buy it. It works brilliantly on some games, and can hinder performance greatly on others. You can have switchable graphics, but that's not the same as using them both. And you won't get the VRAM shared between the two.
In my opinion, if you're getting a desktop nowadays, you're making a poor decision if you're going less than 3.0 GHz on the CPU.
8 Gigs of RAM means nothing. It is a good amount, but that could be very slow RAM, which 4 Gigs of faster RAM could give better performance of in some games.
We would need more specs, but currently it's hard for me, personally, to recommend that computer.
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Im sorry, but that doesn't make sense, integrated graphics don't have dedicated vram. also, the amount of vram is the only thing you should judge the quality of a gfx card on. If you had the exact specs we would be able to help you much more.
Isn't?
yep, thats what i meant to say
crazyeagle
Im sorry, but that doesn't make sense, integrated graphics don't have dedicated vram. also, the amount of vram is the only thing you should judge the quality of a gfx card on. If you had the exact specs we would be able to help you much more.
Isn't?
Get an SSD. Even a 60GB one makes a HUGE difference. You'll regret installing your OS on the hard drive.
Thats some pretty limited information of the specs? I wouldnt get a computer with integrated graphics if you are planing to start a youtube channel. There is a very limited selection of games that you will be able to play with inegrated graphics.
Yeah, but my GPU will stack with it, so say I get a 2GB card, thats 3GB of VRAM.
Im sorry, but that doesn't make sense, integrated graphics don't have dedicated vram. also, the amount of vram isn't the only thing you should judge the quality of a gfx card on. If you had the exact specs we would be able to help you much more.
Edit: fixed typo
Edit: fixed typo
You can't use a GPU and integrated graphics at the same time unless its an AMD card with an AMD APU. Even then the VRAM doesn't stack.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.74 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $571.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 18:16 EDT-0400)
Way better.
is the GTX 750 any good?
From what I know and seen, the gtx 750ti is a great, cheap graphics card to go with. It can outperform the Xbox One playing Titanfall and should be able to put up with most modern games on medium graphics, it is pretty sweet for its price and I'd say its pretty good for the price.
Tr[]vepcpartpicker.com/user/Randomness/saved/4pdP
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.74 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $571.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 18:16 EDT-0400)
Way better.
is the GTX 750 any good?
Gaming. I really don't care all that much about graphics, but I hope to begin my youtube channel soon, so some advice would be awesome.
what is it going to be used for?
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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Randomness/saved/4pdP
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.74 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $571.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 18:16 EDT-0400)
Way better.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.74 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $571.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-10 18:16 EDT-0400)
Way better.
