Question from a Newbie-Is this PC good enough to run Skyrim?

Post » Sun May 27, 2012 4:20 pm

Name: PACKARD BELL IXTREME I6525UK DESKTOP PC
Proccesor: Intel Core i3
Proccesor Speed: 3.2 Ghz
Proccesor Cache: 4 mb
RAM: 6 GB
Hard Drive: 1 TB
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Graphics (Dedicated Grahphics)- Nvidia GF GT420 1 GB


I don't know much about computers btw, if you need any more information about the computer tell me please :)
(This PC Desktop is £400 btw, about $650) Is it a good deal?

I also have about £30 ($50) to spend upgrading it.
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kelly thomson
 
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Post » Sun May 27, 2012 7:08 pm

Help please...
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Post » Sun May 27, 2012 5:44 pm

it should run it fine. Just make sure all drivers are updated.
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asako
 
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Post » Sun May 27, 2012 12:04 pm

I would not say that computer is worth £400. I'm not as familiar with NVidia as I am with AMD/ATi but from my understanding that is a low end card.

That card is comparable to x4xx and x5xx cards of the AMD/ATi brand and those are not really gaming graphics cards.
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Post » Sun May 27, 2012 10:17 pm

Ugh no im sorry. It will run it but not well at all. That video card needs upgrading
Please don't spend 650 on that desktop that is a HORRIBLE deal. I could make a desktop that runs skyrim flawlessly on high if not ultra for 600
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Post » Sun May 27, 2012 6:05 pm

I didn't know packard bell was still in businesses. Definitely not a company known for quality.
Best option would be to find a boutique company like digital storm. Or even a company like cyberpower. If those aren't an option, amazon or newegg have prebuilt systems from decent vendors.
The great thing about digital storm is that they'll help you plan your system, and they have knowledgeable staff.
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