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Porsha Moran

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Join date: 18 Jul 2006

Posts: 22

05-29-2009 01:13

I can't afford a lot. And trying to buy locally. This is one I can get from the store:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9250954&type=product&id=1218068507711

All their others in this price range have a 6150 nvidia which isn't listed on the system requirements page at all. There is this one other one with an "other than nvidia 6150" but I don't see this card listed either:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9174458&type=product&id=1218044490195

Thanks in advance.

Ee Maculate

Owner of Fourmile Castle

Join date: 11 Jan 2007

Posts: 919

05-29-2009 01:43

I would say no. The motherboard is practically obsolete and not up to spec (as you point out yourself it's not mentioned on the specs page) and you would have issues with the graphics card unless you want to run on the lowest graphics levels... the last 3 digits are importanant... it may be an 8000 series, but the 200 tells you it's not a very good 8000 series.

Have a search through the forums for advice, or I'm sure someone will be able to help in this thread with suggestions. The main thing we need to know is what your budget is and where you're located (US I'm guessing).

Jonvic Toshi

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Join date: 30 Oct 2007

Posts: 37

05-29-2009 07:54

Well that link takes me to a Acer desktop and according to the spec it has a Nvidia 8200 on board graphics. It will run SL but the recommended min is a 8500 so it will be slow. That graphics chipset is best suited to video rather than games. However the machine will run SL just about.

The 2nd link looks a better option even if it is more expensive. It has a NVIDIA GeForce G100 graphics which is much better suited to games (and a faster processor). The G100 is basically an 8400 GS card. So it will certainly give you a better performance than the 8200.

Have you considered buying 2nd hand (ebay etc.) as you could probably get a better spec. machine for the same money this way. However between the 2 you listed the 2nd one would be the one to go for if you want to take this route. Also look at custom PC manufacturers rather than high steeet shops; you may get a better spec for the same money this way?

Osgeld Barmy

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Join date: 22 Mar 2005

Posts: 3,336

05-29-2009 10:41

i would get a system like this

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4410015&CatId=2629

then turn around and grab a 60$ geforce 9600GSO

Will this Computer run SL ok?
Porsha Moran Registered User Join date: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 22	05-29-2009 01:13 I can't afford a lot. And trying to buy locally. This is one I can get from the store: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9250954&type=product&id=1218068507711 All their others in this price range have a 6150 nvidia which isn't listed on the system requirements page at all. There is this one other one with an "other than nvidia 6150" but I don't see this card listed either: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9174458&type=product&id=1218044490195 Thanks in advance.
Ee Maculate Owner of Fourmile Castle Join date: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 919	05-29-2009 01:43 I would say no. The motherboard is practically obsolete and not up to spec (as you point out yourself it's not mentioned on the specs page) and you would have issues with the graphics card unless you want to run on the lowest graphics levels... the last 3 digits are importanant... it may be an 8000 series, but the 200 tells you it's not a very good 8000 series. Have a search through the forums for advice, or I'm sure someone will be able to help in this thread with suggestions. The main thing we need to know is what your budget is and where you're located (US I'm guessing).
Jonvic Toshi Registered User Join date: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 37	05-29-2009 07:54 Well that link takes me to a Acer desktop and according to the spec it has a Nvidia 8200 on board graphics. It will run SL but the recommended min is a 8500 so it will be slow. That graphics chipset is best suited to video rather than games. However the machine will run SL just about. The 2nd link looks a better option even if it is more expensive. It has a NVIDIA GeForce G100 graphics which is much better suited to games (and a faster processor). The G100 is basically an 8400 GS card. So it will certainly give you a better performance than the 8200. Have you considered buying 2nd hand (ebay etc.) as you could probably get a better spec. machine for the same money this way. However between the 2 you listed the 2nd one would be the one to go for if you want to take this route. Also look at custom PC manufacturers rather than high steeet shops; you may get a better spec for the same money this way?
Osgeld Barmy Registered User Join date: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 3,336	05-29-2009 10:41 i would get a system like this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4410015&CatId=2629 then turn around and grab a 60$ geforce 9600GSO

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