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Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by bmwcrazy456, Mar 26, 2018.

  1. bmwcrazy456

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    I have been searching recently for a new desktop that can run BeamNG Drive in the highest quality, and I found this one:
    Dell Optiplex 7010 Desktop PC - Intel Core i7-3770 Quad-Core 3.4GHz CPU, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDD, Integrated Graphics, 4x USB 3.0, DVD+/-RW, DisplayPort, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Refurbished - PC1-0895
    What I am worried about is 'Integrated Graphics'. My previous (7 yr old) computer had them & I got 0.5 fps if I was lucky. If this helps, it did crash a lot even on 'Grid Small Pure'. Will this computer be adequate to run BeamNG Drive on all maps/levels in the highest quality, or do I have to keep looking. If you think I have to keep looking, could I have some advice?? Please note that this desktop will not be used primarily for BeamNG Drive, it will also need to support documents and other games*.
    Thank you, BMWcrazy456

    *Minecraft. :)
     
  2. Jota3214™

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    Everything is well except the video card, needs to be a Nvidia, AMD beacuse it can run game better than integrated graphics, how much GB do you have in your VRAM?
     
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  3. bmwcrazy456

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    I don't know, it didn't specify, but here are the full ram specs:
    Ram capacity: 8gb
    Ram type: ddr3
    Max memory supported: 16gb
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    Also, do you have any advice on a new computer??
     
  4. BombBoy4

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    VRAM in an integrated card is shared with the system memory.
    If the PSU can take it (it probably can't, but in that case a simple upgrade will do), a new GPU is all that's needed to play it fine.
     
  5. bmwcrazy456

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    OK, where can I find that? And how complex is this upgrade??
     
  6. BombBoy4

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    No more complex than building a whole new rig. Rewiring the system.
    You can find it by digging through some stuff, you have better luck finding it by looking at the physical label on it (if there is one) than you do searching through the software, but best of luck with either.
     
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    I haven't bought this yet... It is online. I don't think I can do that upgrade, so do you have any suggestions on a new PC??
     
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    What is your budget? Any other requirements or just general office work and BeamNG/Minecraft? You could just look around for something similar to what you found but with a dedicated graphics card, that computer seems nice in the other aspects.

    And please refrain from the dual question marks.
     
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    Typo, sorry about that.
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    How does this sound:
    Intel HD Graphics 2000
    Thanks, From: BMWcrazy456
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    or this:
    Radeon HD
     
  10. SixSixSevenSeven

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    HD graphics 2000 can't even run the game on lowest. These are some ancient computers you areare look at, not suitable at all
     
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  11. bmwcrazy456

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    Ok, thanks. What about the raedeon?

    Also, I'm looking at refurbished models.
     
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    What do you think?
     
  14. JetPoweredMacintosh™

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    Oh, hello fellow 7010er!
    (I tried)
     
  15. bmwcrazy456

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    : ) I haven't actually bought it yet, I am assuming it is not a good pc to buy? Or do you have a dedicated graphics card?
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    I know this might be overwhelming for you guys, but I've got 4 contenders. Here are the specs and the link (if the specs weren't enough : ) ). Thanks for the help, all.

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    Dell Gaming Optiplex 990 Desktop Computer, Intel Core i7 3.4 upto 3.8GHz 2600 CPU, 16GB DDR3 Memory,New 240GB SSD + 1TB HDD, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro, Nvidia GT730 4GB (Certified Refurbished)

    https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Optiplex-990-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01JN8S5YC/ref=sr_1_3/143-4501744-5972649?ie=UTF8&qid=1522365132&sr=8-3&keywords=refurbished+gaming+computers


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    HP Z420 4K Gaming Computer- Quad Core Xeon CPU upto 3.8GHz CPU- 16GB DDR3 RAM- New 500GB SSD & New 1TB HDD- GT730 4GB Graphics Card- Windows 10 Pro- USB 3.0-(Certified Refurbished)
    https://www.amazon.com/HP-Z420-Comp...sr=8-10&keywords=refurbished+gaming+computers
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    Dell Gaming Desktop Intel Quad Core i7 3.4GHz Windows 7 Pro / 16GB RAM / "NEW" 120GB SSD Solid State Drive / WiFi / Gaming Ready + 1GB HDMI NVIDIA

    https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Desktop-3-4GHz-Windows-NVIDIA/dp/B075CGHW8V/ref=sr_1_15/143-4501744-5972649?ie=UTF8&qid=1522365132&sr=8-15&keywords=refurbished+gaming+computers

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    Dell Gaming 990 Desktop Computer Optiplex, Intel Core i7 3.4 upto 3.8GHz 2600 CPU, NEW 1TB Solid State Hybrid, 8GB DDR3 Memory, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro, Nvidia GT710 2GB (Certified Refurbished)

    https://www.amazon.com/Dell-990-Opt...sr=8-16&keywords=refurbished+gaming+computers

    Enjoy... : D
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    -Dell Gaming Optiplex 990 Desktop Computer, Intel Core i7 3.4 upto 3.8GHz 2600 CPU, 16GB DDR3 Memory,New 240GB SSD + 1TB HDD, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro, Nvidia GT730 4GB (Certified Refurbished)
    -HP Z420 4K Gaming Computer- Quad Core Xeon CPU upto 3.8GHz CPU- 16GB DDR3 RAM- New 500GB SSD & New 1TB HDD- GT730 4GB Graphics Card- Windows 10 Pro- USB 3.0-(Certified Refurbished)
    -Dell Gaming Desktop Intel Quad Core i7 3.4GHz Windows 7 Pro / 16GB RAM / "NEW" 120GB SSD Solid State Drive / WiFi / Gaming Ready + 1GB HDMI NVIDIA
    -Dell Gaming 990 Desktop Computer Optiplex, Intel Core i7 3.4 upto 3.8GHz 2600 CPU, NEW 1TB Solid State Hybrid, 8GB DDR3 Memory, WiFi, Windows 10 Pro, Nvidia GT710 2GB (Certified Refurbished)
    Enjoy the "webquest!" Let me know if any of these are good!

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    please excuse half of it... the site glitched on me BAD!!!!
     
  16. Eastham

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    None of those are actually gaming machines, they're all business machines that have been listed as "Gaming PC's" to sell them to unaware buyers. If I had to choose one though I'd go with the 2nd option, MATX case so you'll be able to upgrade the power supply and Video card in the future because the video cards that come with all those PC's are junk and will probably get you medium at best, if that.
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    This will do better, a lot better...

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Bui...772484?hash=item362ec31b84:g:upoAAOSwhwBajNoq
     
  17. bmwcrazy456

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    Thank you so much!! :)
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    Can you find anything else? I'm not looking for a full on gaming machine, but the more research I do, the more I see that that might be the way to go. Am I definitely going to need a gaming pc? Or is there the possibility for me to find an old office PC that will suffice?
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    I like what you found though. Just a bit costly for me. Not too much, but ~$650 seems much for a PC. I could be wrong though.
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    Ok, I like it, but is there anything cheaper? I think ~$650 is a bit much.
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    Ok, I like it, but is there anything cheaper? ~$650 seems a bit much for a simple PC with 8G DDR3 of RAM, a graphics card, and a 64-bit system.
    If a moderator sees this, all of my posts keep acting oddly oddly. Help, please!
    Eg. Post reply, leave site, post not there, repost, all posts pop up again, repeat.
     
  18. Eastham

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    This would probably do better:
    You could build it yourself and save a few bucks, other than that, I'd say that's the bare minium for beamng, unless you don't mind buying used. That's pretty cheap for a gaming PC, most high end gaming PC's cost around $1,500 giver or take a couple hundred.
     
  19. bmwcrazy456

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    Ok then, I don't mind REFURBISHED pcs, though. Any advice on them? (I don't want simply 'used' pcs, to me they are not as reliable.)
     
  20. Eastham

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    "Refurbished PC's" They're used PC's with a short limited warranty on them... Used computers are fine in my opinion.
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    Here:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Budget-Qua...765234?hash=item41dda9c5f2:g:c7MAAOSwN2VZXqzV
     
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