Will this be a good PC to play Diablo 2, Warcraft 3, and Starcraft 2?

by Reach out for Kenya

Just those games and thats it. I can’t get into crysis and stuff.

So here it is

Components

* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E7400 [2.8GHz]
* • 6GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM [2x2048,2x1024]
* • FREE UPGRADE! 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive from 320GB
* • Integrated graphics (Intel(R) Media Accelerator 3100) [VGA]
* • HP w1858 18.5-inch 16:9 HD Ready Widescreen Monitor
* • LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
* • Integrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet, No wireless LAN
* • 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, audio
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • Integrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports
* • No speakers
* • HP keyboard and HP optical mouse
* • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* • No additional security software
Usage Business
Type Multimedia, productivity PC.
Chassis uATX
Memory card reader 15-in-1
Total memory slots 4 DIMM
Ports 6 USB (2 front, 4 back), 2 IEEE 1394 (1 back), 2 PS/2
Audio Front headphone, line-in, mic (7.1 speaker capable)
Total slots 1 PCIe (x16 graphics), 1 PCI, 2 PCIe (x1)
Energy Star Qualified Not applicable
Power supply 300 watts
Storage bay N/A
Dimensions 16.28″(L) x 6.89″(W) x 15.24″(H)
Modem Optional
Network interface Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps (Ethernet)
Software kit HP Pavilion software bundle
Movie creation software muvee Reveal (basic version)
DVD/CD burner software Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe
Warranty 1-year limited hardware
Support 1-year limited software, 1-year limited hardware support

Then I will upgrade my power supply to a 500W and use this graphics card

XFX PVT95GYDQ3 GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

My pc is compatible with this. I will maybe consider getting a 9800Gt but I want to know how this will do. What do you think guys? Thanks

Answer by Reese
Here is the best way to tell i use this site all the time

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

it is can you run it

Answer by blamay22000
It should be but with the onboard graphics, you probably wont. As long as you are aware and know you are installing a graphics card, the rest should be fine.

Answer by Mus
Here’s the site you need: http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

You can check the requirements for all those games up against your computer.

I think your computer is MORE than enough to play them! So you can look forward to great FPS (Frames Per Second) with a smooth, and intense visual experience! (All graphic settings maxed out).

Good luck with it.

Answer by TC 422
Everything looks fine except your upgrades. You do not need a 500W PSU for a 9500GT. If I were you then I would get this PSU-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182022
And your graphics to this-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150358&Tpk=9600%20GSO
This will yield better performance for the same price, it not cheaper than your current setup. As for a 9800GT, I recommend you do. The card I listed is equal to an 8800GS, but you really should go for the 9800GT. It is an excellent value and run most games one medium or high depending on the resolution.

Answer by Chris M
Provided you upgrade it, yeah your computer should play those games very well. Starcraft 2 is in a whole different league than the other two, requirement-wise. Still though, that upgrade should be plenty. I’d just recommend, if you can afford it, to get the 9800 GT. Way more bang for your buck.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125270

What do you think? Answer below!

Here are its specs:
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 19.2″(W) x 16.1″(H) x 6.18″(D)8,9 (CPU and Display only)

Weight (Approx.) : 18.7 lbs.8 (CPU and Display only)

Hard Drive
Capacity : 320GB2

Interface : Serial ATA

Speed : 7200rpm

Hardware
Action Buttons : Action Buttons on Keyboard – Standby, S1, Volume – / +, Muting, Zoom In, Zoom Out Action Buttons on PC – PC On / Off, WLAN / Bluetooth® On / Off

Camera : Built-in 1.3 MP MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology

Keyboard : QWERTY, 19.05 mm pitch, 2.0 mm stroke

General
Computer Type : Desktop

Type of Use : All-in-One

Power
Input Voltage : 100-240V

Power Requirements : 168W + 10%

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.

Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713.

Audio
Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Digital Live

Speakers (Total) : Built-in 2 x 3 Watt stereo speakers

Graphics
Chipset : Intel® P43 Express Chipset

Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2030MB (max.)*11

Video RAM : 256MB dedicated video RAM

Processor
Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz

L2 Cache : 2MB

Speed : 2.50GHz1

Type : Intel® Pentium® Processor E5200

Networking/Modem
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology (2.1+EDR)15

Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T / 100Base-TX / 1000Base-T (Gigabit)

Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Wireless LAN : Atheros Wireless Network Connection (802.11b/g/n)3

Software
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version16

Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit5

Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714

VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor – Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story – Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox – Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus – Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Display
Resolution : 1680 x 1050

Screen Size : 20.1″7

Screen or Display Technology : WSXGA+

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

Inputs and Outputs
Audio In : 1 (Line In)

DC-In : 1

Ethernet Connection(s) : 1

Headphone Output(s) : 1

Microphone Input : 1

S/PDIF Output(s) : 1

USB Port(s) : 5 (2.0 compliant)

i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)10

Memory
Installed : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

Maximum : 4GB

Speed : 800MHz

Type : DDR2

Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® : 4.0

EPEAT™ : Silver

ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Optical Drive
BD-R DL Read : 2x max.

BD-R Read : 4x max.

BD-RE DL Read : 2x max.

BD-RE Read : 2x max.

BD-ROM Read : 4x max.

Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Read Only6 (BD-ROM)

CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Answer by kon
Yes this computer would be good but hey sims 3 isnt out yet

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