Will I be able to use this for downloading software onto my computer? or for gaming?
1495633
Yes, I've used it for both installing software and for playing The Sims 3. It is pretty loud but does the job.
1495634
This unit is used the same as an internal drive. I've never used it for gaming, but it should be okay except for the high-end stuff.
112151
It'll work, but I think you would be a lot happier with its performance if you increase your RAM (to at least 4GB; even higher, if you can afford it). I would imagine your computer might struggle playing/burning Bluray with only 2GB (if that's what you're going to use it for).
1669598
I am not sure if it will work. But you might try to download the software off the Internet and see if it will run on your computer.
78309
Yes, of course. You can download anything. It might as well be called a laptop. Great product! -Eddie
2272534
I am not sure. .... I will say it has been fine for normal laptop use, but I cannot answer for gaming. I think it is really stable to be honest. I have not had any issues with downloading or uploading.
1940372
I have a Dell Inspiron notebook that I use it with. I have only used it to run other types of programs, haven't tried any games. Probably would depend on game specs if it would satisfy the requirement.
425045
I am sorry but I don't use this for a gaming computer, so I can't answer that question.
548613
Sorry, I didn't purchase this computer to play games. Use it strictly for my business use..
845994
yes, you can use it for gaming as well. The graphics card will suffer only a slight degradation of performance from the use of the 1x slot.
679392
I'm not sure I bought this for my daughter for her windows 8 computer for downloading software.
1645925
Should be able too. Ran world if Warcraft and other programs at the same fine fine for me.
2006144
Yes it can connect to your computer for downloading as long as you have a USB port on your computer.
2072108
I have this computer and it can pretty much play anything you want, I haven't found a game yet that it can't run smoothly, hope this helps.
1269239
The answer would depend on the minimum and recommended specifications of the games you're trying to play. If the hardware meets or exceeds the recommended specifications for the game, then it will play very well.
912586
Yes, it will throw whatever your computer is doing but it may be pretty slow unless you have an i7 pentium processor and have the optimal set up of software
312448
yes. You can even use it when gaming it just may not be the fastest available option.
1944016
You would have to pirate the game or use a peripheral CD drive. Check the running specifications of The Sims game you're trying to play - the laptop may not be powerful enough