Performance vs Gaming

[Computer0304]

Which is better: The XPS 8700 or the Alienware X51? They have similar specs so I think the XPS 8700 would be better since it has a bigger case which means better cooling. (At default configs)

 

[TVeblen]

When you post a thread like this you should post links to the full specs of the two machines, or better, post a screenshot of the full specs side by side. If it is easy folks will take a look, if you want a personal shopper then that is by the hour!

 

[Computer0304]

Alienware X51 Gaming Desktop | Dell with 7200 rpm HDD with GTX 645 vs XPS 8700 Performance Desktop | Dell with 7200 rpm HDD and 8gb ram but with GTX 635

 

[TVeblen]

For gaming I would want the GTX card. For performance I would want the i7 processor.

Do those sites allow you to configure the boxes with the exact same specs?

 

[badger906]

Neither is going to be an amazing gaming device.. the GTX 645 would be the better card.. but its still not a very good one, even gaming at 1080p youll be limited to low to medium graphics settings on most games.

 

[Computer0304]

In reality, I will go with a XPS 8700 with 750 Ti. I can't compare this with a i7 version of the X51 since it only allows R9 or 700 series cards. The XPS 8700 will already be over powered for Minecraft which would be the most heavy game that I will play. (I don't like FPS games like BF4)

 

[Computer0304]

Also, the reason I chose such underkill computers are because I could not find good comparable configs for X51 and XPS 8700. I just want to compare the XPS 8700 configs to the X51 configs.

 

[PooMan UK]

Why go with a gaming PC if you're only going to be playing minecraft, you could get away a celeron and basic onboard/gpu if that's all you want to play. But if you want to future proof you would be better off either building a full stock machine yourself or if it's out of your league get someone to do it for you. You would get a much better spec with a great reduce in cost over the 2 machines you posted

 

[Computer0304]

Because I will use a lot of mods though which does need a fast computer to get a decent fps.

 

[Computer0304]

I mean, if you look at a YouTuber that plays mostly mimecraft, many of them have very overpowered computers. For example, AntVenom has a Intel 3960X with 2 Nvidia GeForce GTX 680s.

 

[PooMan UK]

The MODS wont surpass the max that the game can perform so it doesn't matter if YouTubar has a 8 core 16Gb GTX 780 Ti ... a machine at half the spec will still max out at the games required settings

MineCraft Hardware Requirements

Any computer with the following hardware should suffice. However, for an enjoyable experience, we suggest looking at the recommended requirements, or even at the optimal requirements.
Full game

Java Runtime Environment 6 (jre6u29) or up is required to be able to run the game.
Note that these requirements are for the game only you will need to allocate more resources to the OS!
Intel 965 Chipsets have issues with OpenGL.[1]
Requirements CPU RAM GPU HDD [hide]Notes
Minimum
(As of 1.7.5) Intel P4/NetBurst architecture
or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7)1 256 MB GeForce3 or Radeon R100 (7xxx) and up.2 At least 40 MB for game data LAN connectivity is required for multiplayer gaming. If using a Integrated graphics chip, then upgrade or allocate more Video RAM.
Acceptable Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs
and better 512 MB GeForce 43 or ATI Radeon 9600 and up. 100 MB for game saves + sounds Low-ping Internet connection for online multiplayer gaming.4
Recommended Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs
and better 1 GB GeForce 7300 GT
or ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT and up 150 MB for game saves + sounds
Good Intel Core-Based CPUs or AMD K10-Based CPUs
and better 2 GB GeForce 8600 GT
or ATI Radeon HD 3650 and up5 400 MB
Optimal Intel Nehalem-Based CPUs or AMD K10.5-Based CPUs
and better 2 GB GeForce GT 240
or ATI Radeon HD 5550 and up6 1 GB A SSD can significantly improve world loading speed.
1 Any CPU with MMX/SSE instructions
2 Any GPU with OpenGL 1.3 support
3 Non-MX Variants
4 Such as DSL, cable or optic fiber
5 Excluding integrated chipsets
6 Excluding integrated chipsets and APUs
[edit]Classic

Java Runtime Environment is required to be able to run the game.
Note that these requirements are for the game only you will need to allocate more resources to the OS!
Requirements CPU RAM GPU HDD [hide]Notes
Minimum Intel P4/NetBurst architecture
or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7)
(Any CPU with MMX/SSE Instructions) 256 MB GeForce 256 or ATI Rage XL and up.
(any GPU with full OpenGL 1.2 support) At least 8 MB for game data Internet connectivity for online multiplayer gaming.
Recommended Intel Pentium D or AMD K8-Based CPUs
and better 1 GB GeForce 4 or ATI Radeon 9600 and up 40 MB for game saves + sounds

 

[Computer0304]

I just want a high fps for the 120hz monitor I will be getting. How about this: Dell