Should i get this Gaming PC????

[kixkboxer]

im still an australian student, so my budget is preety tight ($500 AUS)
i want to buy or build a gaming pc, able to play games like "COD black ops" and "starcraft 2"

i saw this on e-bay from the UK:::

AMD Athlon II 250 3.0GHz Dual Core Processor
4GB 1333Mhz DDR3 RAM
500GB Hard drive
ATI Radeon 5450 1GB Graphics Card
High performance Motherboard (Asrock N68C-S UCC)
DVD RW
Stylish LED Display Case
Wireless WiFi Network Card

LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190516209415&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
its going for $420 AUS Brand new.

is it worth it? and is there any region restrictions on software or hardware i should know about?

 

[dma0991]

That is a pretty usable rig for regular use and old games. To play COD or SCII would be another matter as games like SCII wants a powerful CPU to run it properly.

The HD5450 is also not a GPU that you want if you're looking forward to playing the latest titles as it is aimed at the low range. A proper gaming rig should have at least a mid range GPU.

You might be able to play those games but not at a satisfactory level that you would be pleasant with low FPS or low settings.

 

[kixkboxer]

thanks.

i just found this for $360, wat do u think?

gaming computer with 1tb+120 gb hdd with 20' lcd screen , comes with-
1. AMD IIx4 phenom 3.2ghz so can play almost heavy games, can play pc games like - call of duty black ops, sim-3, comes in computer so u can play, spec-

a. dvd recorder/player,
b. 2gb ram,
c. 1gb graphic card- nvidia gt 220
d. 1tb+120 gb sata hard drive
e. microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse

wireless Microsoft keyboard and mouse as new installed window 7,

 

[dma0991]

Slightly better than the first option but definitely CPU will not be the determining factor when it comes to games which needs a better GPU than a CPU.

The second option has a better CPU and would remove one less part that you need to upgrade. If you have extra cash next time and you want a better gaming experience you can just pop in a better GPU. With the first option you would have to upgrade both the CPU and GPU.

 

[VirtualLarry]

c. 1gb graphic card- nvidia gt 220

Everything else sounds good, except for this. That is not a gaming card. You need at least a HD4850, 8800GT/9800GT, or newer. (GTX460 1GB, 6850/6870)