Is this a good computer for gaming?

I was looking to buy a new desktop. I found one that I liked and was wondering if it's any good for gaming? Heres the specs:



-Intel庐 Core鈩? Quad processor Q6600 (8MB L2, 2.4GHz, 1066FSB)

-6GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz

-ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB supporting HDMI

- Windows vista 64-bit



Can this play games like GOW, Cod5 and other future games that will be coming out soon? If not what things should I change?Is this a good computer for gaming?
I give a BIG thumbs up for the Q6600

The 800 Mhz is now not as good tho, as 1066 Mhz, so you might think about that one - just a few buckos more. Of course, you have not told us what kind of motherboard, which is IMPORTANT in rating a computer .



I am left unimpressed with that Radeon card. Can't you step up to an ATI Radeon HD 4850 or 4870 card?



Without knowing some other things, like the motherboard, the hard disk type and size, its hard to estimate, but I would put this one at BELOW AVERAGE unless you can provide the motherboard manufacturer, name of board, stock number and version...and you up the quality of the RAM and especially the video since video is critical in a gamer quality rig.
I don't think the Graphics Card is Good enough I'm afraid...

I'd say you'd need the ATI Radeon HD 3650 at the bear minimum.



When looking for a good gaming computer, I'd try to go for a graphics card with about 512MB (although you can probably cope with a 256MB at the minimum) and it MUST have a decent shader with it.



This is a fairly standard recommended spec for games this year. (Taken from Dawn of War 2 Specs)



Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1

AMD Athlon 64脳2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo

2 GB RAM (XP and Vista)

A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent



Good luck finding a decent machine.



P.S. I don't think Gears of War is coming out on the PC, certainly not for a while.Is this a good computer for gaming?
That's really minimum specifications for gaming. The 3450 is not a gaming card. The 3870 is the minimum ATI card that's suitable for modern gaming.



If you can't afford a faster quad-core CPU, consider a faster dual-core CPU, like an E8400. More than two cores doesn't help much for gaming, and the Q6600 is an older (Kentsfield) CPU that's about 15% slower than modern (Yorkfield) Core 2's at the same clock speed.



Update: The second configuration you asked about, the iBUYPOWER GS-900 has no graphics card. It would be lousy for gaming.
The first spec is ok except for the graphics card which will run most games no faster than a slideshow.



There's no way of getting around the fact that a good gaming PC is expensive and a cheap PC will not run new games at good resolutions.



I produce high-quality PCs, both gaming and otherwise, so I know a little about what makes a good PC for gaming. I've posted an example below.



Disclosure: This is a link to one of my products for informational purposes only. I only sell to the UK and it appears that the asker is not from the UK.Is this a good computer for gaming?
That system should play any modern game relatively well. The only hiccup might be the graphics card. You might want a card with more memory (512MB or even 1GB). A nVidia 8800 or greater, or a higher end ATI card should have more memory. If you're really looking for high-end gaming performance, consider a system with SLI (2+ graphics cards working together). That will undoubtedly play any games now, and for a while into the future.
Your graphic card choice on BOTH absolutely kills your system. Try a PCI express Radeon 4850 or the nVidia equivalent. Avoid integrated video chips, and previous generation video cards at all costs!



PC games don't really benefit of 64 bit Windows, more than 4MB of RAM, and a quad core CPU... yet. Maybe you should try a mid performing PC with a mid-high $150 - 200 video card. Check gaming PC buying guides, for example, at www.sharkyextreme.com
I am going to say it will not be a good experience for you, you will need better graphics card.COD5 runs on low setting on a 7900gs. and the HD3450 is lower than the 7600 and that thing is slow. I would say you would have to upgrade to really enjoy FPS games.

here is the chart to help you see were the 3450 fall into

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gam鈥?/a>
Definitely think about getting an Nvidia card, but otherwise, hell yes it is. I have a Core-2 Quad at 2.5GHz per core and it's FANTASTIC. %26lt;3



I only have 3GB of RAM, and I still do fine even while I run music, video and photo editing software.



I don't know if you need Vista 64-bit, though. I'd think about just using 32-bit, frankly.
to me i know windows vista still have problems with, i will use windows xp i think this will solve the problem
Yes, But the first thing you will want to replace when you upgrade is the video card, probably in about a year. The other hardware and OS should be good for at least 2 years.
You need a better graphics card. An Ati 4870 or one of the new Nvidia 260. You need to say at what resolution and level of eye candy i.e AA you want.
It's pretty good for gaming, but the graphics card could be a bit better.
need better graphics card
its good but the video card is need to be better