This machine is suitable for gaming if it has a powerful processor, ample RAM, and a high-resolution display.
This machine is suitable for gaming if it has a powerful processor, ample RAM, and a high-resolution display.
I checked the PC listed on Amazon and assessed its suitability for a solid gaming setup.
With the GPU included and a power supply capable of it, definitely! It’s not what it was before. Previously it had just an iGPU.
Not too expensive. PCPartPicker list with price details for various components. CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core ($183.99 from SuperBiiz). Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 ($46.99). RAM: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 ($33.99). Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($46.89). Case: Raidmax Ninja II ATX Mid Tower ($19.99). Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W (80+ Bronze) ($24.99). OS: Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89). Total comes to $443.73, including shipping and taxes. All prices are from OutletPC or similar sources. Data generated by PCPartPicker on February 12, 2016.
It was surprising to learn how terrible the integration was—far worse than a 920M.
The tool should operate the Windows calculator correctly, though there are no assurances. This page is really useful for showing real game performance across various graphics settings. The main drawback is it might not have tested older titles with that chip.