So im getting a new computer and have narrowed it down 2 to options but not sure what one to get so would you guys be epicly epic enough to help me decide :

System 1 (Desktop)

• 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5-3450 Processor (3.10GHz, 6MB)
  

• English Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
  

• 8GBDual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
  

• 2TB Serial ATA (7200RPM) Hard Drive
  

• AMD Radeon™ HD 7570 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card
  

System 2 (Laptop)

• 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
  
• Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
  
• 15.6in Full High Definition (1080p) WLED with AntiGlare
  
• 8GBDDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
  
• 1TB Serial ATA (5400RPM)
  
• 8x DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
  
• 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7730M
  
• 6.09 lbs
  

My opinion, never play such games as IV on a laptop damn near impossible to upgrade, sorry, they are impossible to upgrade, get a custom desktop, FYI i didn't even look at either spec's, i say desktop PC hands down.

EDIT: i did look at your graphic's card, the AMD Sapphire Radeon HD 7570 you posted is better then mine, i have a 6790 and it's still a hell of a card.

Edited October 2, 201213 yr by Slimory

My opinion, never play such games as IV on a laptop damn near impossible to upgrade, sorry, they are impossible to upgrade, get a custom desktop, FYI i didn't even look at either spec's, i say desktop PC hands down.

EDIT: i did look at your graphic's card, the AMD Sapphire Radeon HD 7570 you posted is better then mine, i have a 6790 and it's still a hell of a card.

How about the desktop I posted :)

most of my part's are AMD so i'm not really sure about your CPU cause i don't really know any other brand's, but i think it would be beneficial to go get that desktop.

Defo the desktop.

most of my part's are AMD so i'm not really sure about your CPU cause i don't really know any other brand's, but i think it would be beneficial to go get that desktop.

Would 8GB be enough for GTA IV because ive used it on a 3GB laptop (I know it failed) and that runs it at 8-12 fps...lol

Defo the desktop.

Will the graphics card be enough because im not really wanting to upgrade everything as im not very "technologically advanced" in other words im 14 :)

Yeah I got 8GB of RAM, runs fine.

As for the graphics that should be fine too.

Definitely the desktop.

Thanks for the help guys :D

And the award goes to THE DESKTOP :biggrin:

I also say desktop but I'm not 100% sure on the CPU though... A 3570K would be better than a 3450 when it comes to gaming. Buying "ready made" computers such as Dell, Alienware (also Dell but still...) tends to be more expensive than buying a rig from scratch from parts you pick yourself. Im not saying that you should build it, but aren't there companies where you live that delivers custom built computers?

To illustrate what I mean: a 3570K isn't much more expensive than a 3450 but its way better for gaming. In the desktop above theres a 2TB HDD. I'd rather go for maybe half that size and spend that money on a better graphics card instead. See what I mean? I'm a Nvidia guy myself but its a matter of taste if you go for GeForce or Radeon cards. Just make sure you get one that WORKS well for games you are going to play. Google benchmark tests for different cards. That will give you a pretty good idea about how well a certain card performs.

And the award goes to THE DESKTOP

I also say desktop but I'm not 100% sure on the CPU though... A 3570K would be better than a 3450 when it comes to gaming. Buying "ready made" computers such as Dell, Alienware (also Dell but still...) tends to be more expensive than buying a rig from scratch from parts you pick yourself. Im not saying that you should build it, but aren't there companies where you live that delivers custom built computers?

To illustrate what I mean: a 3570K isn't much more expensive than a 3450 but its way better for gaming. In the desktop above theres a 2TB HDD. I'd rather go for maybe half that size and spend that money on a better graphics card instead. See what I mean? I'm a Nvidia guy myself but its a matter of taste if you go for GeForce or Radeon cards. Just make sure you get one that WORKS well for games you are going to play. Google benchmark tests for different cards. That will give you a pretty good idea about how well a certain card performs.

Id rather stick with a company I know which has support and technicians other than gatting a custom pc but thanks anyway :) and Slimroy loling at your comment :D

Id rather stick with a company I know which has support and technicians other than gatting a custom pc

I don't know where you live Scott but here in Sweden I can get both: custom built PC's with 24/7 support and solid warranties. :)

I don't know where you live Scott but here in Sweden I can get both: custom built PC's with 24/7 support and solid warranties. :)

I will have a look about. :) (I live in Scotland it says under my profile picture ;))

Lol! Blindness usually affect the eyes first! Glad I didn't call you 'english' then! :biggrin:

Lol! Blindness usually affect the eyes first! Glad I didn't call you 'english' then!

LOL

So im getting a new computer and have narrowed it down 2 to options but not sure what one to get so would you guys be epicly epic enough to help me decide :

System 1 (Desktop)

• 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5-3450 Processor (3.10GHz, 6MB)
  

• English Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
  

• 8GBDual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
  

• 2TB Serial ATA (7200RPM) Hard Drive
  

• AMD Radeon™ HD 7570 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card
  

System 2 (Laptop)

• 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
  
• Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
  
• 15.6in Full High Definition (1080p) WLED with AntiGlare
  
• 8GBDDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
  
• 1TB Serial ATA (5400RPM)
  
• 8x DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
  
• 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7730M
  
• 6.09 lbs
  

Ok I'm actually using my laptop to play GTA IV. It works fine just that my is i7 and has a better graphic card... It cost me a bombshell...... BUT no matter how good a laptop is GTA IV will still tend to lag and have some what frequent texture loss. SO i suggest you get a desktop.