Several Questions

**Tongera** · October 12, 2012, 08:11 PM

Hi, my current laptop is an Acer Aspire 5742G, the specs are:

4GB RAM
500GB HDD
Nvidia GeForce GT 420M 1GB Video Card
Quad Core Intel Core i5-460M Processor

My question is can this laptop play Dishonored, Skyrim and Hitman Absolution (if the specs info has been released)?

Also, i am thinking of getting a better desktop pc next year, what desktop can play the games above on full settings, plus the following games on full settings: Total War games, Paradox games, Company of Heroes 2, Oblivion, Crysis, Mass Effect series, Dragon Age Series and the Witcher 2? The budget would probably be around £1000-£2000.

Thanks.

**Bolkonsky** · October 13, 2012, 10:40 AM

Probably not. At least not very well. I've got a 5650 and it's supposed to be about 25% better, but it struggles with Skyrim on anything better than low. And even on low, I get like 30-35fps max.

**Tongera** · October 14, 2012, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Bolkonsky

Probably not. At least not very well. I've got a 5650 and it's supposed to be about 25% better, but it struggles with Skyrim on anything better than low. And even on low, I get like 30-35fps max.

Alright, thanks. But what about a new desktop? What would play the games i mentioned?

**Bolkonsky** · October 14, 2012, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tongera

Alright, thanks. But what about a new desktop? What would play the games i mentioned?

Just about anything. $1100 is the sweet spot for bang for your buck. Post here when you're ready to buy and we'll help you out. Parts abd prices change too quickly.

Sent from my SGH-T679

**Tongera** · October 15, 2012, 12:29 PM

Well, i'm British, so it would be £'s. It would probably be in a year or so.

**Crazyeyesreaper** · October 15, 2012, 01:34 PM

then worry about it in a year PC tech advances so rapidly its worthless to look now. however what would be smart is to educate yourself on PC terminology and how to build one yourself so you can get better quality machine and save money doing so.

**Tongera** · October 15, 2012, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Crazyeyesreaper

then worry about it in a year PC tech advances so rapidly its worthless to look now. however what would be smart is to educate yourself on PC terminology and how to build one yourself so you can get better quality machine and save money doing so.

Actually building a computer with parts is not something i am going to try, unless i have someone actively helping me. I am also quite familiar with PC terminology, but could learn more.

**Love Mountain** · October 16, 2012, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Tongera

Actually building a computer with parts is not something i am going to try, unless i have someone actively helping me. I am also quite familiar with PC terminology, but could learn more.

Why wouldnt you build it yourself? You're saving a good 100 quid on assembly.

**Tongera** · October 17, 2012, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Sukiyama

Why wouldnt you build it yourself? You're saving a good 100 quid on assembly.

I guess i am worried about breaking parts. If i had someone actively helping me, then yes i would.

**Stildawn** · October 23, 2012, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Tongera

I guess i am worried about breaking parts. If i had someone actively helping me, then yes i would.

Its literally as easy as lego lol.

Seriously read a online tutorial a couple of times, and use the manuals provided and your good as gold.

**Crazyeyesreaper** · October 16, 2012, 02:22 PM

more than that Dell HP etc roughly $300 on every desktop is assembly cost they get massive discounts my first computer ever was a Dell $1200 machine parts inside at the time only added up to $400 + $100 for the OS = $500 monitor was $100 at the time so $600 that ment $600 was used to cover warranty / shipping / assembly etc thats a raw deal.

learn to build it yourself most parts have a 2-3 year warranty any system you buy from someone pre assembled has a 1 year warranty.

also depending on your location in the world example Canada NCIX will build the system for you for a cost of just $50

**Love Mountain** · October 16, 2012, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Crazyeyesreaper

more than that Dell HP etc roughly $300 on every desktop is assembly cost they get massive discounts my first computer ever was a Dell $1200 machine parts inside at the time only added up to $400 + $100 for the OS = $500 monitor was $100 at the time so $600 that ment $600 was used to cover warranty / shipping / assembly etc thats a raw deal.

learn to build it yourself most parts have a 2-3 year warranty any system you buy from someone pre assembled has a 1 year warranty.

also depending on your location in the world example Canada NCIX will build the system for you for a cost of just $50

This, so much This.

**Ybbon** · October 17, 2012, 04:31 PM

You can find sites in the UK who will build a PC to your spec for a reasonable fee - it will be less than HP/Dell from PC Ripoff

**Totalheadache** · October 18, 2012, 03:31 AM

several good sites in the uk. overclockers, scan, ebuyer.

All give you a week or so to do an rma if the product doesnt work and they will refund you.

Check online for guides

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/...guide-building

Here's one for example. I use www.guru3d.com/forums for tech advice when I need it.

Much better learning yourself.