Is this a good computer for gaming?
246068
I just bought this PC and a nvidia 660 to play FSX.It seems good,not a top of the line gaming computer,but you will still be happy with it
1877939
For all of the hardware and other issues, it runs games like a dream. Even graphically intense games. That is one area this computer excels in.
69848
Yes, works great. Motherboard doesn't make a huge difference for games though really -- get a nice video card, plenty of RAM and CPU and you're good.
495377
No. Save yourself a lot of aggravation. You can build a better gaming computer for what you'll end up paying for this.
1655689
It is good for gaming coupled with good RAM and GPU. I've had mine since 2011. Overclocked to 4.0Ghz with an EVGA FTW3 mother board. It has some limitations, but for the price it's at now, it's a great budget pick. I've seen some on ebay for around $60-$90. Hope this helps!
1123093
Many games require more processing power, especially graphics, than a typical PC offers. For that reason I would not recommend this computer except for basic gaming. I bought this computer for internet browsing, basic picture editing and productivity applications, and the touchscreen. It's great value and design in that regard.
484917
Basically, no. It's more than adequate for a lot of games available in the Windows Store, but if you want to play really graphically intensive games, you could easily wind up getting a lot of CPU lag or having to turn down your resolution. Two other considerations lead me to characterize this computer as a poor gaming rig. One, without an optical drive, installation and play can be a bit of a hassle. Two, Windows 8 eats a lot of memory by itself and the lack of support for XP-based software is a real barrier to playing older games. For example, I got Red Alert 3 to install okay, but W8 doesn't handle the game well at runtime at all. It's prone to crashing and so laggy that the game is entirely unplayable. That said, if your interest is in games with relatively low CPU/GPU demand and are intended for the Windows 8 platform, you should be fine. Otherwise, as a gaming rig, my review of this computer is lukewarm at best. That said, I'm still entirely satisfied with this machine, and it offers excellent value for its price point.
1799845
You're probably going to want something with a halfway decent graphics card for ant real gaming. For the other stuff should be fine for the money
1742675
I don't use the computer for gaming but, as I said in my review, this is a good computer for home computing. I'm pleased with the speed for basic household applications and internet, but I think you would be disappointed in it as a gaming machine.
2037884
I would say, "No sir". It has Radeon (tm) hd graphics 2.10 ghz. If you are looking specifically for gaming I don't think this is your computer, sorry. My husband has installed a couple of games on my laptop that don't play on his desktop, but he says his computer has a much better graphics card for his games like Crysis.
1806646
Hi Brenda. I don't play games on mine but I do rely heavily on graphics. This computer is very good with real time graphics. Extremely fast refresh rate and very dependable powerful machine. I think you'll be happy with it.
964991
I wouldn't recommend it for gaming. I ran a few games on our computer setup, and they ran much slower than an older computer using a quad core processor. I use it in an HTPC. Most of the tasks are done one at a time, so the dual core works fine. It is fast for light duty applications, but games aren't light duty.
1233211
According to the Runescape Wiki, this computer would give you a good frame rate. Still, this is NOT a gaming computer. You will not be able to run Skyrim on High or Ultra graphics on this PC, and that game is over 2.5 years old now. Thus, I say with confidence that this computer will suffer as you do now when the next Runescape-style game comes out in the next couple of years. You will then need to upgrade the video card, power supply, and possibly add more RAM. Or simply replace it. I would say it is not worth the investment.
1270469
"Okay" .. yes... But this is not a gaming class machine to be sure... I have been able to play the newest 1st person shooters and driving games quite well..(not at highest level settings)., however I would very much recommend a RAM upgrade to 8gig(max it allows) if gaming is desired.... Overall for.the price I find it to be a quick and.versatile machine... But, I would consider the price of a RAM upgrade (80-ish dollars) into the purchase price if you plan to game.
271232
It is not a good computer if you are a serious gamer. For simple games it will do.
362804
Hi John. This computer could be a decent gaming machine if you do the following. Add a 64 bit OS to it. Then add like 8GB of ram. Now your talking! However your card with an i5 or i7. Is insane dual core processors vs quad cores for gaming will produce a lot more frames per seconds. I hope that helped and sorry for the typos.
1728591
Yes I believe so. I use it for extreme gaming with no issues. You can also search the web for processor comparisons and performance. I chose this PC because it has good processor performance and price point. see: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/laptop.html