Ok so my pc started acting weird... i mean like making windows stop responding when opening steam so im looking fo a new one and wanna ask if this system is any good. i cant afford to build my own system.

this is Packard Bell iMedia S

Processor: Intel Core i5 3350P

RAM: 8GB DDR3

HDD: 1TB

Graphics card: GeForce GT620 (2GB) (Dunno if this one is good for gaming)(dunno how long it lives or how good the fan will be)

thats it. any of you know if i can play anything good on this?

1 decade ago*

Comment has been collapsed.

What do you mean you can't afford to build yourself? Building yourself is cheaper than buying premade.

That graphics card isn't great at all though.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

it is? i cant find any cheap side to buy stuff for a pc

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Try newegg.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Do they send the stuff to Denmark?

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Try Amazon as well.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Packard Bell still makes computers? Color me shocked.

Anyways the weak part of your system is the graphics card which you seem aware of, but its not THAT BAD.

Here and Here are examples.

About it getting stuck and acting funny, its not the specs, its probably junked up, reinstall your Windows.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

i was hoping to soon be able to play in 1920x1080 for once xD so this card would suck?

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

How much money do you have?
Maybe we can find a better prebuilt.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

I dont have a lot

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

But what do you mean by we?

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

We as in the forum members.
We can't really help if we're supposed to estimate how much money you have.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

About 700$

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

$700 is just about the right price to build your own computer or at least here in the states.
Do you have any computer/computer building websites in Denmark?
This is the build I plan to get which is about $700, there's probably price differences though.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

2-3 times as much here in dk to build a pc :-( you know any site sending to other countries?

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

I tried searching and I came up with were sites that were giving overpriced built computers :V
Sorry.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

There's not that big difference. Maybe few $ more or less. I live in Latvia (it's in Europe too) but the prices are almost the same. So I think if he will take a look at prices in some Denmark internet stores he will get it for about same price. He just need to look. Hell if he can't get this he can always choose CPU that's not overclockable and different motherboard for non-clockable CPU.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

4000dkk=700$ a pc here is 8000-12000 if it's build self

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

That makes no sense, that statement. It's like saying "hey a car here costs 100,000 euros!"

There's Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Maybachs, but then there's also Volkswagen, Peugeot, etc. And different models. You can make a PC that costs 700$ or a PC that costs 2000$, it's all up to you. And no way in hell that hardware in DK is double the price of other EU countries. Even if that were true, you could always ship it from a neighbouring country.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Yeah you're right. I have to look more around

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Actually, judging by your posts on this whole thread, you really don't know anything about PC hardware. Which is totally ok, not trying to insult you here, just saying. It might be better to ask around in your group of friends, find someone who knows a lot about building PCs etc, get them to help you choose parts for your PC, ask around for second opinions on the advice they give, then get them to help you order / build the PC.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Well, you can always get different CPU and better graphics card. For example, I have i3-3220 with GTX660Ti and I run all games on max without any problems. So maybe you can get i3 CPU and maybe GTX650 or GTX660. Everything else can be kinda like the one PC you asked about. + you will be able to upgrade to i5 later because i3 and i5 has same socket.
But anyway - try to take a look at Poland's prices. I have heard that computers and hardware are cheaper there. Maybe it will be cheaper to buy it in there and pay for shipping then buying it in Denmark.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Imma check when I get to my pc again :-) thank you

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Add 15$ to your 700$ and you have your own system: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w23R

You can always change some things like MOBO or PSU or choose different graphics card but this will be enough for some while.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Hmm ship to Denmark? Thx :-)

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Well, you didn't say you're from Denmark. But you can see what you can get for 700$. Just take a look at some Denmark internet stores for best prices. Will be much better than buying prebuilt system that you probably won't be allowed to change much because of warranty.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Cyber Power PC and iBuyPower have online configurator apps that they issue warranties on. Tweak to your heart's content.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/configurator/
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibppages/CustConfig.aspx

Compare their component prices with the same components sold piecemeal, including shipping. Since these custom build places get bulk discounts on parts, they can often ship a custom assembled PC for cheaper than it would cost you to assemble it. It won't always be cheaper, but if it's pretty close you may wish to consider the convenience of getting them to do it for you. Nothing like getting a PC in the mail and it's online in under ten minutes.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Have you ever considered doing a fresh install of windows on the computer that you already have? I would be more focused on trying this first before you start buying replacement hardware when the old may still work.

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

I have laptop right now ive reset the pc with windows vista 3 times and with win7 2 times and and it's just not working for me more :-)

1 decade ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Closed 1 decade ago by asbjorn136.