Computer Gaming

[RoosterNash]

Hey guys, i recently bought a new computer. I have very little understanding of computer specs and such so could you please tell me if my computer is powerful enough to play new and upcoming games such as Skyrim or Battlefield 3 even at the minimum settings.

My specs are:
Windows 7 OS
Intel Core i5 2310 Processor
8 GB DDR3-SDRAM memory
1.5 TB Hard Disk
GeForce GT530 with 1 GB dedicated memory

If you need to know any other specs please tell me.

[thresholdXCI]

You should be okay to run them, just maybe not at high/ max settings.

My brother's a big PC gamer, and I've heard him mention this site before to check if you can run certain games. I think it automatically detects your setup: http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/amd/1170

[RoosterNash]

I'll try that out now. Thanks very much for your help

[Nintend()\/\/|\|312]

Hey guys, i recently bought a new computer. I have very little understanding of computer specs and such so could you please tell me if my computer is powerful enough to play new and upcoming games such as Skyrim or Battlefield 3 even at the minimum settings.

My specs are:
Windows 7 OS
Intel Core i5 2310 Processor
8 GB DDR3-SDRAM memory
1.5 TB Hard Disk
GeForce GT530 with 1 GB dedicated memory

If you need to know any other specs please tell me.

The only thing I'd be worried about is your graphics card. (See here.) It looks like you may be able to run Skyrim with it, but Battlefield 3 might be a little laggy. If you are interesting on playing more games on your PC, you may want to consider investing in a better video card. Buying a ~$120 video card like a AMD 6770 will give you enough juice to get your BF3 going and start turning up some of those settings on Skyrim. It should also give you the necessary power to play every game that has been released and will be released until a year or so into the next console cycle, if the next consoles are significantly more powerful than the current generation.

[Jahiem]

I also play games on the PC and my specs are
• OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Graphic card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher.
• Graphics card memory: 512 MB
• Sound card: DirectX compatibl sound card
• Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version

[Nintend()\/\/|\|312]

I also play games on the PC and my specs are
• OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Graphic card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher.
• Graphics card memory: 512 MB
• Sound card: DirectX compatibl sound card
• Hard drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version

Do you have your computer specs on hand so we can see if they meet the minimum requirements for Battlefield 3? (I'm not sure if this post is a question or not.)

[gtt]

Hey guys, i recently bought a new computer. I have very little understanding of computer specs and such so could you please tell me if my computer is powerful enough to play new and upcoming games such as Skyrim or Battlefield 3 even at the minimum settings.

My specs are:
Windows 7 OS
Intel Core i5 2310 Processor
8 GB DDR3-SDRAM memory
1.5 TB Hard Disk
GeForce GT530 with 1 GB dedicated memory

If you need to know any other specs please tell me.

you're good. you might not be able to run bf3 at ultra. but you should be fine at high.

most big PC games are 360 ports anyway.

[omega59]

Hey guys, i recently bought a new computer. I have very little understanding of computer specs and such so could you please tell me if my computer is powerful enough to play new and upcoming games such as Skyrim or Battlefield 3 even at the minimum settings.

My specs are:
Windows 7 OS
Intel Core i5 2310 Processor
8 GB DDR3-SDRAM memory
1.5 TB Hard Disk
GeForce GT530 with 1 GB dedicated memory

If you need to know any other specs please tell me.

The only thing I'd be worried about is your graphics card. (See here.) It looks like you may be able to run Skyrim with it, but Battlefield 3 might be a little laggy. If you are interesting on playing more games on your PC, you may want to consider investing in a better video card. Buying a ~$120 video card like a AMD 6770 will give you enough juice to get your BF3 going and start turning up some of those settings on Skyrim. It should also give you the necessary power to play every game that has been released and will be released until a year or so into the next console cycle, if the next consoles are significantly more powerful than the current generation.

Actually you should invest in an nvidia card. they have a high compatibility with every game out right now. i need one too, ive got an ati raedon hd 5570