Advice need on setting up gaming system.

[lornaevo]

I have a Dell Dimension E520 that I use as a Media Center. I would also like to use it for some gaming but I am not sure if the specs are good enough. What do you guys think?

It's running a Core2Duo @ 2.5GHZ it has 4GB ram and has a 1GB Graphics Card.. Running 7 Ultimate 64Bit.

 

[Zepher]

install a game a see how it runs.
also the model of the video card will help us determine if the card is powerful enough.

 

[lornaevo]

install a game a see how it runs.
also the model of the video card will help us determine if the card is powerful enough.

It's a MSI 1GB

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Model #...for example I have a Sapphire 5850........

 

[lornaevo]

Model #...for example I have a Sapphire 5850........

Does this help at all? MSI 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series

 

[ACR731]

Model #...for example I have a Sapphire 5850........

Does this help at all? MSI 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series

That is exactly what is needed. I would upgrade the card if you can afford it. I need a new one too...

 

[lornaevo]

Model #...for example I have a Sapphire 5850........

Does this help at all? MSI 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series

That is exactly what is needed. I would upgrade the card if you can afford it. I need a new one too...

Thanks. I actually just put this one in. I guess gaming is out for me.

 

[Trucidation]

It's not that bad, most games would run fine on lowered settings. Also depends on the kinds of games you want to play.

 

[simmo]

Yup I'd just drop the settings to start with..and as stated above it depends on what you want to play.