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Hello everyone, I'm looking to buy this computer on ebay, I currently play project reality on an ASUS X401a labtop specs on my ASUS is Processor: Intel R Celeron R cpu b830 @ 1.80GHz Installed memory (RAM) 2 GB (1.89 usable) System Type 64 Bit x64 based processor. I run project reality on my ASUS at very low specs. 75% view distance low settings for everything else.

Here are the specs on the computer tower and monitor I'm looking to get and asking about
HP DC7900 Tower System w / 17"LCD (3Ghz) Core 2 Duo
Intel Duo Core - 3.00GHz Core 2 Duo Vpro
2-GB Memory; 17" LCD Monitor + 80GB Hard Drive +USB 2.0 + Keyboard and Mouse
Includes 17? LCD Flat Panel Monitor (HPL1706)
Specifications:

Intel? Core?2 Duo E8400 processor (3.00 GHz, with VPro

6 MB L2 cache, 1333 MHz FSB, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d),

Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Execute Disable Bit

Intel? Q45 Express Chipset
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 2 additional Slots Available - 8 GB Maximum Memory

Maximum Memory 8 GB

Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500

Internal:

No Floppy Drive Installed

80 GB 7200 rpm RAID SATA 3.0 Gb/s NCQ Hard Drive

Optical Drive: - SATA DVD/CD-RW combo


Ports:

FRONT I/O Ports

?Two (2) USB 2.0 ports

?One (1) Microphone in 3.5 mm jack

?One (1) Headphone out 3.5 mm jack

REAR I/O Ports

?Six (6) USB 2.0 ports

?One (1) 9-pin Serial port

?One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet jack

Integrated Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection
Intel PRO/1000 CT PCIe x1 Gigabit NIC

?One (1) 15-pin VGA port

?One (1) DisplayPort

?Two (2) PS/2 ports

?One (1) Audio in 3.5 mm jack

?One (1) Audio out 3.5 mm jack
(No Speakers are included) Internal Speaker does work for Windows Sounds

Slots Available

3 full-height PCI
1 full-height PCIe x1
2 full-height PCIe x16

Will this desktop be able to handle Project Reality better than my ASUS X401a labtop? or Playable at all. I know this tower pc nor my asus is a eye candy quality setup but I prefer gameplay over looks. thank you everyone in advance. Murdoch

As a short answer, don't throw good money after bad. The increase in performance in PR is so marginal, it will leave you with buyer's remorse.


As a longer answer, and not a course of action I recommend,
As a base system it could run PR. However, you have to acquire:

1. The OS
3. A low power GPU.

And I strongly suggest you upgrade to 4GB of DDR2 RAM. and buy a better PSU.

Now, let's say you have the OS, you still are going to need to buy the GPU.


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You might do better looking for a slightly better refurb (on Ebay or elsewhere) and get it all in one package. If you want to state your price range, I'm sure people are willing to give you some options. Best of luck,

thanks for the advice, I've already purchased this off ebay. Price was 150 shipped. I know what you're saying don't throw good money at bad quality products. I looked around for different refurbished pc's but this one was in my price range. Is there anything I can also purchase to enhance my gaming performance on this tower. link me please if you find anything built towards my new setup thank you.

First you must find some info on your new PC.
1. OPen the case, and look for the sticker on the Power Supply.
Find the Wattage ratings, (i.e. 365W , or 250W), . Also note if it is 80+ certified.
2. Look at the stick of RAM, and se if there is a sticker on it that gives it's specs,

Minimum upgrade required:
- A Operating System. I'll leave that up to you. The Project Reality Forums does not allow discussions on pirated software. If you are a Uni student, you might be able to join ACM as a student, and get a copy of Windows 8 for $42. That is the cheapest solution I know of for purchase of a new OS atm.

- A single stick of 2GB DDR2 RAM. (optionally, buy a 4GB stick for a few more bucks)
You will need to download a program such as CPU-Z to find out the speed of your currently installed stick of RAM, and you want to buy another stick of the same or higher speed.
(If you buy a 4GB stick, it needs to be placed in RAM Slot 1, and the existing stick in RAM Slot 2)

- A low powered graphics card.
You want to consult this chart:
EggXpert - ATI and nVidia GPU Power Requirements (table)
You need to find a GPU that requires a lower power draw than your PSU, or you'll have to also upgrade the PSU.
Until we know what wattage your PSU is rated, we can't give recommendations for GPUs.

regards,

Thank you [R-COM]LITOralis.nMd I forgot to mention that it's coming with Windows XP installed as its operating system. Delivery Date is expected Tuesday & when I get it I'll open it up and check out some of the internals I.E. Power Supply & Ram sticks. Stay tuned I'll post pictures when I get it.

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Pulled this Ram out of my old Emachines tower, would it be compatible with the new HP tower for Ram?, Ram stick has a Samsung sticker logo and a emachines sticker logo
titled PC3200U-30331-Z
M368L6523CUS-CCC
512MB DDR PC3200 CL3

That is DDR RAM, not DDR2, it is incompatible.