Will this computer run the following games?!

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#1 Starmonkey98
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I want to buy a pc that will allow me to run the following games: Skyrim, ArmA 2/ ArmA 2 Arrowhead, and Diablo 3... The computer I think i may want has the following specs. My question is "if i get the computer can i run those games and if so, on what settings?

Intel Core i3-2120 processor: 3mb cache and 3.3ghz processor speed.

6gb DDR3 Memory

Intel HD Graphics 200

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#2 Starmonkey98
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2000*

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#3 ydnarrewop
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Get yourself a dedicated video card. If you want a gaming rig don't go with onboard video :) Of course depending on that pc you could get a vid card and install it yourself...
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#4 Starmonkey98
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What graphics card would you recomend. (Under 100 please)

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#5 ydnarrewop
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Honestly, I wouldn't recommend anything under $100. Not for the games that you've listed. However, that's just me. See what some other folk have to say as the day wanes on.

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#6 Starmonkey98
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Is there any PC out there for under 600 that can run those games?

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#7 quebec946
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Is there any PC out there for under 600 that can run those games?

Starmonkey98

heck yes

but not arma 2 maxed.

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#8 Starmonkey98
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I dont need maxed. Just medium-high. And can you give me some links?

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#9 ydnarrewop
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I don't know $600 for medium-high performance (that actually runs smooth) may be a little harder than you may think.

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Integrated graphics means no gaming.

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#11 mrmarrero
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I think we're all missing an important point here. What is the reslolution of the monitor you plan to use? Can you get a machine that runs those games smooth at Med/High settings at 1080p for $600? Maybe, but it would be difficult. At a lesser rsolution the proposition becomes much easier. So, let me know the resolution and I'll spec out a build for you.

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#12 General_X
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You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600
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#13 ionusX
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You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600General_X
forn the same price you can get a phenom II x6 combo (1045t or 1055t cant rememeber) on tigerdirect.com

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#14 General_X
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[QUOTE="General_X"]You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689">http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600ionusX

forn the same price you can get a phenom II x6 combo (1045t or 1055t cant rememeber) on tigerdirect.com

In that case one would have to decide between better performance per core, or more cores (which games rarely use). Personally I would go for the i3 for the chance to updgrade to an i5 or i7 Sandy or Ivy Bridge in the future...
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#15 ionusX
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[QUOTE="ionusX"]

[QUOTE="General_X"]You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689">http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986" title="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600General_X

forn the same price you can get a phenom II x6 combo (1045t or 1055t cant rememeber) on tigerdirect.com

In that case one would have to decide between better performance per core, or more cores (which games rarely use). Personally I would go for the i3 for the chance to updgrade to an i5 or i7 Sandy or Ivy Bridge in the future...

this is true

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#16 mrmarrero
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You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600General_X

This seems like a pretty decent setup for around $600.

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[QUOTE="General_X"]You'll have a hard time finding a prebuilt at $600 that will be able to game. Here's what I suggest. Start with this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956689 Throw in this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162084 And install this OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total should be about $600mrmarrero

This seems like a pretty decent setup for around $600.

Agreed