Getting A New PC Help.

[mrtechguy]

So Basicly Im Getting The Acer Aspire XC-603 Destop PC From Argos.http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/2427021.htm


Could Someone Tell Me The Real Specs. It Has Just Released.


Argos States -


CPU and Memory:


Intel Celeron quad core.
J2900u.
Processor speed 2GHz.
4GB RAM.
1000GB SATA-II hard drive.
DVD optical drives:


Dual layer.
Graphics:


Shared graphics.
Intel HD Graphics.
Interfaces and connectivity:


4 x USB 2.0 ports.
1 x USB 3.0 port.
Ethernet port.
1 HDMI port.
Bluetooth.
Wireless/WiFi enabled.
Operating system & software:


Microsoft Windows 8.
Monitor:


19.5in display.
Resolution 1600 x 900 pixels.
General features:


Size of tower H36.9, W10, D26.6cm.
Size of monitor (H)36.2, (W)46.3, (D)19.1cm.
EAN: 4713147429592


I Have Googled A Celeron j2900u and nothing. But This Website http://www.ebuyer.com/642972-acer-aspire-xc-603-desktop-pc-dt-sumek-001
Says Its A Pentium.


Acers actual website says completly different!
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model-datasheet/DT.SULEK.004


Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Type Celeron
Processor Model J1900
Processor Core Quad-core (4 Core)
Processor Speed 2 GHz
64-bit Processing Yes
Memory
Standard Memory 4 GB
Maximum Memory 8 GB
Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Storage
Number of Hard Drives 1
Total Hard Drive Capacity 500 GB
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA/300
Optical Drive Type DVD-Writer
Optical Media Supported DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Display & Graphics
Screen Size No
Network & Communication
Ethernet Technology Ethernet
I/O Expansions
Number of Total Expansion Slots 1
Number of Mini PCI Express Slots 1
Interfaces/Ports
HDMI Yes
Total Number of USB Ports 5
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 1
Network (RJ-45) Yes
Audio Line In Yes
Audio Line Out Yes
VGA Yes



Could Someone Please Help Me. I wanna see if this can run games like gta4 from those comparing websites. Might even run gta 5 and it only requires a core duo .

 

[Ketchup]

A few things here:
1. Go by the Acer website for system specs.
1a. Now manufacturers will make different submodels for etailers/retailers, so you may want to verify with the website before you order.
2. There are a lot of games this computer won't play because it does not come with Windows. You would need to purchase that separately to play Windows games.
3. This computer would not run GTA IV with the Integrated video on a Pentium.

 

[frozentundra123456]

That is a bay trail (atom) celeron. Even with a discrete card added, it would perform badly in any demanding game. It might be adequate for very basic use like web surfing and watching videos, but it is not a gaming computer.

Edit: don't be misled by the fact it is a "quad core". Those four cores are only 2 ghz and have low performance per clock relative to the big core haswell architecture. Even the lowliest dual core haswell will be much faster.

 

[Charlie98]

The Celeron is lower on the food chain than the Pentium. Celerons aren't bad chips, but they aren't intended for any sort of high demand computing like gaming.

2. There are a lot of games this computer won't play because it does not come with Windows. You would need to purchase that separately to play Windows games.

...it comes with W8... according to the specs.

That is a bay trail (atom) celeron. Even with a discrete card added, it would perform badly in any demanding game. It might be adequate for very basic use like web surfing and watching videos, but it is not a gaming computer.

Edit: don't be misled by the fact it is a "quad core". Those four cores are only 2 ghz and have low performance per clock relative to the big core haswell architecture. Even the lowliest dual core haswell will be much faster.

I agree... that computer is not intended to play any games bigger than Solitaire. :biggrin:

 

[mrtechguy]

No i kno that it cant run demanding games, my 1core celeron runs minecraft and gta 4 ok. Anyway i just wanted the real specs so......

 

[mrtechguy]

oh and it can be overclocked to about 3.6ghz and its a new chip

 

[Ketchup]

....it comes with W8... according to the specs.

The acer site does not. So if he/she trusts the etailer, that will be fine.

 

[DSF]

No i kno that it cant run demanding games, my 1core celeron runs minecraft and gta 4 ok. Anyway i just wanted the real specs so......

Considering you said this:

I wanna see if this can run games like gta4 from those comparing websites. Might even run gta 5 and it only requires a core duo .

I'm not sure why you are rolling your eyes at people who are helping you assess the computer's readiness for gaming.

 

[Charlie98]

The acer site does not. So if he/she trusts the etailer, that will be fine.

Yes, I see that now... But the etailer shows it in the photo... maybe it's a 'serving suggestion.'

I'm not sure why you are rolling your eyes at people who are helping you assess the computer's readiness for gaming.

Meh... but it sounds like the OP has a budget restraint, I'd hate to see him waste his money on a low-budget rig that won't deliver. There is 'compromise' and then there is 'sacrifice,' and why would you spend money on a new PC if it treads the water you are already in?

 

[Ketchup]

mrtechguy, I noticed you are posting links for sites in the US and the UK. If you tell us what country you are in, and what your budget is, we could be a better help to you.

General Hardware is also a good subforum for this sort of thing.

 

[mrtechguy]

im in the uk

 

[mrtechguy]

only got £300 - £400

 

[Ketchup]

only got £300 - £400

Does that include monitor /peripherals?

I was able to put something together right under the 300 mark, including Windows 7. The 5400K has the Radeon HD 7540D, so it should be able to do some light gaming for now, and you can put in something better later. There are two RAM slots, so you can easily add another 4 GB when you are ready.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor (£38.46 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£38.69 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Team 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£50.48 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£34.49 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£29.99 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£39.10 @ Ebuyer)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (£16.95 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £293.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 23:45 BST+0100

 

[mrtechguy]

dont need a moniter

 

[mrtechguy]

could someone reply plz

 

[Ketchup]

So, what additional info are you looking for? Did the setup in my previous post help, or are you against building?

 

[Burpo]

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/2287302.htm