2nd hand computer for gaming

[JohnnyJazz]

So I installed GTA IV on my old computer (Celeron @ 2.4Ghz). To say it was laggish would be an understatement. I'm not ready to invest in a brand new computer so I had a look at 2nd hand computers. Prices seem to be competitive but I3, I5, I7, it's all very confusing.

I'm sure there are a number of experience gamers here, what would be the specs for a basic computer to play GTA, CoD and other similar games ?

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Edited February 2, 2016 by JohnnyJazz

[JohnnyJazz]

And I forgot an I3 at competitive price

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Edited February 2, 2016 by JohnnyJazz

[Rossen]

Optimal PC for gaming it's Core i5, Nvidia series starting from 550 (means 560+, 650+, 750+ etc. don't buy lower then 50 (610, 730 etc.)). 4+ GB of RAM (minimum). Also SSD drive help with loading and freezing in games!

Edited February 2, 2016 by Rossen

[JohnnyJazz]

^ Thanks. But does it make sense to save money buying an old computer and then add a (relatively) expensive graphic card and SSD drive ? Will an old core I5 from 2012-13 be up to the task ?

[Rossen]

^ Thanks. But does it make sense to save money buying an old computer and then add a (relatively) expensive graphic card and SSD drive ?

Nope, better to buy new computer.

Will an old core I5 from 2012-13 be up to the task ?

I think yes, it can work for games.

[sniffdog]

If you start to mix old and new components you will be in for a surprise. For example, newer graphic cards require usually a new power brick and processors might require a different motherboard. As the previous poster said, start anew. Go to Pantip or Fortune and select all the components yourself. They will assemble it for you.

[JohnnyJazz]

Optimal PC for gaming it's Core i5, Nvidia series starting from 550 (means 560+, 650+, 750+ etc. don't buy lower then 50 (610, 730 etc.)). 4+ GB of RAM (minimum). Also SSD drive help with loading and freezing in games!

Good advise. I was about to buy this one but after reading your post and checking a number of specialized site, it would have been a big mistake. Thanks again

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Edited February 3, 2016 by JohnnyJazz

[JohnnyJazz]

If you start to mix old and new components you will be in for a surprise. For example, newer graphic cards require usually a new power brick and processors might require a different motherboard. As the previous poster said, start anew. Go to Pantip or Fortune and select all the components yourself. They will assemble it for you.

You're right, that something I definitively need to check before any purchase.

[dddave]

How about one of these? Had them on sale at Fortune when I was there yesterday.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-stick/intel-compute-stick.html

[robin33]

No compstick are no good for gaming

You can mix old and new. Depends all how old and new

I have an old (few years) old motherboard. And AmD prosessor. I keep up with the games just by. Replacing the videocard a few times. And last year an ssd and some more memmory,

Http://video.eropuit.in

[MaeJoMTB]

As others have said ........ i5