How good is my computer?

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#1 Kiro96
Member since 2009 • 410 Posts

I want to be able to run games likeCOD MW2

Do I need to upgrade or is this OK:

Pentium Dual-Core

2.60GHz

2GB RAM

Windows 7 32-bit

Intel G41 express chipset

DirectX 11

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#2 flyingsnail
Member since 2009 • 793 Posts

For playing games

CPU Not good

RAM OK

GPU Horrific

OS Doesn't make much difference

I assume this is a prebuilt machine.

You might get better and more constructive answers in the PC Hardware forum:P

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#3 w4rrior17
Member since 2010 • 943 Posts
Not good. Intel G41 Express is an integrated card, which is a no-no for playing modern games. I doubt MW2 would be enjoyable with that card. It's arguable that it's enjoyable on any card, but that's beside the point.
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#4 ventnor
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If he just wants to run MW2 it's fine.. I could run it on a computer with 1.6 Ghz, 1.5 GB RAM and a 2600 HD and that was on max. settings no lag.

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#5 ProudLarry
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If he just wants to run MW2 it's fine.. I could run it on a computer with 1.6 Ghz, 1.5 GB RAM and a 2600 HD and that was on max. settings no lag.

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There's a large gap in performance between a HD2600 and an integrated video chip, if thats what he's using. The G41 is only a chipset, but it does use the GMA X4500. He might be able to run the game on lowest settings, but he still won't get very good performance.
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#6 gmaster456
Member since 2008 • 7569 Posts

I want to be able to run games likeCOD MW2

Do I need to upgrade or is this OK:

Pentium Dual-Core

2.60GHz

2GB RAM

Windows 7 32-bit

Intel G41 express chipset

DirectX 11

Kiro96
You can play MW2 on low
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#7 scoots9
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For playing games

CPU Not good

RAM OK

GPU Horrific

OS Doesn't make much difference

I assume this is a prebuilt machine.

You might get better and more constructive answers in the PC Hardware forum:P

flyingsnail

CPU isn't THAT bad, It's a Pentium Dual Core, not a Pentium D - it's basically a Core 2 Duo with less cache. A better GPU and you should handle MW2 just fine.

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#8 flyingsnail
Member since 2009 • 793 Posts

[QUOTE="flyingsnail"]

For playing games

CPU Not good

RAM OK

GPU Horrific

OS Doesn't make much difference

I assume this is a prebuilt machine.

You might get better and more constructive answers in the PC Hardware forum:P

scoots9

CPU isn't THAT bad, It's a Pentium Dual Core, not a Pentium D - it's basically a Core 2 Duo with less cache. A better GPU and you should handle MW2 just fine.

I didn't say it was bad I just said it was "not good"

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#9 Serentor
Member since 2008 • 941 Posts

For playing games

CPU Not good

RAM OK

GPU Horrific

OS Doesn't make much difference

I assume this is a prebuilt machine.

You might get better and more constructive answers in the PC Hardware forum:P

flyingsnail

Actually, the OS does make a difference. Not the type itself but if its 32 bit or 64 bit. I tried both and the difference is huge. Def go with 64 bit, it makes your cpu so much better. For example, i played gta 4 on 32 bit and i honestly couldnt play it at all, it was just so damn laggy in singleplayer and i was playing on medium to low settings. I upgraded then to 64 bit and now it runs smooth and im playing medium to high settings, and as most know, that game requires such high requirements although it doesnt look like it does.