Can I run Starcraft 2 & Skyrim (On high) with these specs?

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#1 Dilurium
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I was considering getting the following setup and playing SC2 & Skyrim on it, but I am unsure of how good/bad my build is and so I am asking for advice on whether or not these specs can run both of those games on High settings without AA at a decent framerate:

CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 3.3GHz
OS: Windows 7, 64-bit
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3
Graphics: 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GT 545

Note - Resolution is at 1900 x 1200 (I believe) as I play on my 32" TV and not a monitor.

If I can't run them at high settings, what would need to upgrade? Preferably, nothing, as my budget is really small and I've been waiting to get a decent PC for years.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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#2 Silicel1
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Starcraft probably yes but skyrim medium to high. I would recommend at least a 550ti

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#3 RyviusARC
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what is your whole budget?
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#4 Dilurium
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My total budget is around 700 dollars.

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#5 kaitanuvax
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My total budget is around 700 dollars.

Dilurium

Do you need an OS? Keyboard? Mouse? Speakers? DVD burner?

I can whip you up a monster PC for $700.

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#6 Dilurium
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[QUOTE="Dilurium"]

My total budget is around 700 dollars.

kaitanuvax

Do you need an OS? Keyboard? Mouse? Speakers? DVD burner?

I can whip you up a monster PC for $700.

I only have the Keyboard and Mouse taken care of, and the DVD burner.

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#7 kaitanuvax
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Rosewill Challenger - $60

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W - $70

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

Kingston 8gb ddr3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139075

HD 6870 - $170 ($20 rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

i5 2400 - $190

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 mobo - $55

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

Win 7 Home 64 bit - $100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Total: $685 ($20 rebate = $665)

It is up to you if you feel like whipping out $40 for the i5 2500k. Personally I don't recommend doing so unless you plan to OC (which you need to add another $30 for an aftermarket cooler).

This setup will absolutely rape Starcraft 2, Skyrim, and even BF3 if you feel like it.

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#9 fishing666
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^no hdd? lol
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#10 kaitanuvax
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^no hdd? lolfishing666

Burning the midnight candle writing a POS essay for college writing...it has its side effects.

Western Digital Caviar 320GB for $67, not bad at all.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136770

So your total is $752 ($732 after rebates). If this really puts you over your budget let me know, but this is one of the best, if not the best, bang per buck system there is.

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#11 seercirra
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thats an honest system hes suggested there for $750

im not going to say it blatantly but you can be a little creative about win 7.

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#12 ZombieAkane
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thats an honest system hes suggested there for $750

im not going to say it blatantly but you can be a little creative about win 7.

seercirra

Yup, add that into the equasion and you can get a nice 500gb hardrive

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Get the stuff kaitanuvax posted. Way better.

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#14 luckyjj10
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20 bucks says OP is looking at this goofy thing: http://www.dell.com/ca/p/alienware-x51/fs considering the dual core and crummy oem card
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[QUOTE="luckyjj10"]20 bucks says OP is looking at this goofy thing: http://www.dell.com/ca/p/alienware-x51/fs considering the dual core and crummy oem card

You are winner!
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#16 adamosmaki
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Rosewill Challenger - $60

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W - $70

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

Kingston 8gb ddr3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139075

HD 6870 - $170 ($20 rebate)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

i5 2400 - $190

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074

ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 mobo - $55

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

Win 7 Home 64 bit - $100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Total: $685 ($20 rebate = $665)

It is up to you if you feel like whipping out $40 for the i5 2500k. Personally I don't recommend doing so unless you plan to OC (which you need to add another $30 for an aftermarket cooler).

This setup will absolutely rape Starcraft 2, Skyrim, and even BF3 if you feel like it.

kaitanuvax
Much better Though a suggestion. I dont feel ok about cheap Asrock mobos ( lately their mid and high end models are Ok but i wouldnt trust their cheap models ). Imo save an extra $20 and get a similar Asus or Gigabyte mobo