[JamesKenzy]

I'm looking at a new computer to buy, something to have a play around with and maybe for a few games.

A work mate is selling the following for £200, i'm not sure weather its worth the money though so I am just asking for advice here as you lot obviously know a lot more then I do.

Just wondering if it would be able to run a few games normally with it being a 64 bit processor (Ie vice city, san andreas)

Also the video card is up to 300 odd mb, is this good, as its on board?

_____

It is an AMD Athlon 64 5000
2 GB Ram
400 GB HD
The Gfx card is inbuilt and can run as much as 384 mb I believe but takes this from the system memory
Windows XP
Dual Layer DVD rewriter
19” LG widescreen monitor
Keyboard mouse etc, etc

[philthomas]

For £200 incl. a 19" TFT Monitor, it has to be a good deal, assuming it's all in good condition and fully working.

The only weak point is the on board graphics .... this wont be much good for ant serious gaming, so if that is your intention, you may need to add a new Graphics Card.

[Carbon]

Only if it's got a PCI-E x16 slot (open it up and check) and you're willing to shell out £150 or so for a new graphics card.

[JamesKenzy]

will it be ok to run movies on???

[alex]

As long as there's a graphics solution, be it dedicated or integrated to output a video signal to your screen then yes, it will 'run' movies.

[philthomas]

That's Moderator speak for "Yes"

[alex]

Originally Posted by philthomas That's Moderator speak for "Yes"

Saying I waffle PT??

Eh?

[philthomas]

Errrrr ........ no Sir

[alex]

Originally Posted by philthomas Errrrr ........ no Sir

Well you're wrong! I do have a tendency to sometimes.

[Gazmondo]

Originally Posted by alex Well you're wrong! I do have a tendency to sometimes.

Waffle or post mature professional replies with a variety of useful information, I still appreciate good old Alex.