Hardware & Technical Just bpught a used computer!!

blueshockey91 · Dec 22, 2015

Just bought a used gaming computer. Should be here Saturday. Got to get a hard drive an os. Is this able to run on the minimum requirements (not horizon)? It's all I'm after is base game

Case - XION Onyx ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case
Power Supply - *NEW* EVGA SuperNOVA NEX650G 650W (80 Plus Gold Certified)
CPU - *NEW* Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0 Stepping) @ 2.40GHz
CPU Fan - *NEW* ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2
RAM - *NEW* 8GB Dual-Channel DDR2 PC2-6400 @ 800MHz (2x4GB)
Motherboard - ASUS P5N-E SLI (Socket 775)
GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE (1GB VRAM)
Optical Drive - CD/DVD-W CD-Rom
Soundcard - Sound Blaster Audigy SE
Additional Fan - *NEW* NZXT Technologies RF-FZ120-G1 LED Cooling Case Fan

CMDR Byr Goefin · Dec 22, 2015

I think there is something wrong with the keyboard....

Video card looks on the edge, might need to be upgraded.

Brimstone · Dec 22, 2015

You should be okay, just upgrade the GPU when you get the chance.

ratchet5000 · Dec 22, 2015

Yep, at low-medium settings.
And what's with the "*NEW*"?

blueshockey91 · Dec 22, 2015

Something wrong with the keyboard?

Zeta Legion · Dec 22, 2015

*NEW*?

Most of those components are at least 8 years old.

Asp Explorer · Dec 22, 2015

Zeta Legion said:
*NEW*?

Most of those components are at least 8 years old.

Pretty much - and there is no upgrade path without a CPU/mobo/RAM swap.

blueshockey91 · Dec 22, 2015

Not used parts that are older I suppose. Good question haha

blueshockey91 · Dec 23, 2015

Suggestion for operating system

igor37 · Dec 23, 2015

blueshockey91 said:
Suggestion for operating system

Windows 7 is the minimum requirement for this game. You could try getting that and upgrading to Windows 10.

blueshockey91 · Dec 23, 2015

Apparently windows 10 is a free upgrade for a limited time. And I need 64 bit right? The end game is a computer that can run horizons well. I'm going to have to replace just about everything. Graphics card, processor, mobo etc

Asp Explorer · Dec 23, 2015

blueshockey91 said:
Apparently windows 10 is a free upgrade for a limited time. And I need 64 bit right? The end game is a computer that can run horizons well. I'm going to have to replace just about everything. Graphics card, processor, mobo etc

I'd just keep it as a firewall/NAS/backup box and build a proper gaming rig from scratch.

Zeta Legion · Dec 23, 2015

Asp Explorer said:
I'd just keep it as a firewall/NAS/backup box and build a proper gaming rig from scratch.

Seconded.

Eros · Dec 23, 2015

Should be alright - but the GPU power will help you lots, I have basically the same system running the 2.83GHz version, HAD a GTX295, which ran Elite (with the correct SLI settings) at about 30-40 FPS on medium/high settings

Because I am a cheap person, and was moving house, I got only a new GPU, got a GTX 980 (yes i know that graphics card is now saying "Oh god why did you put me in this old slow thing) But regardless i get typically 40-60FPS now... depending on environment.

Catoblepas · Dec 23, 2015

blueshockey91 said:
Apparently windows 10 is a free upgrade for a limited time. And I need 64 bit right? The end game is a computer that can run horizons well. I'm going to have to replace just about everything. Graphics card, processor, mobo etc

Depending on the price you paid for it, if the end game was to have a system that will run it well then you may as well have just started with building a new system. You're right that you will need to replace a lot. In fact basically anything that costs numbers worth focusing on during a build is going to need to be swapped out when you upgrade.

Asp Explorer · Dec 23, 2015

A machine like this for under $500, just use the inbuilt graphics at 720p. You can tweak it right down, but there's a fairly comfortable upgrade margin there.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2sBN8d

Zenith · Dec 23, 2015

My setup isn't too far off those components.
C2D E8400 3GHz, 4GB DDR2, GTX 760 2GB

I get perfectly fine framerates in supercruise (apart from when approaching planets), and a reliable 25-30fps on planets with high/high gfx settings.
I would strongly recommend the gfx card as the single best upgrade to improve your framerates. Your card comes in at 98 on this list...
http://www.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu

Something along the lines of a moderately priced GTX 960 2GB will see you well.

blueshockey91 · Dec 23, 2015

It was 140$ with shipping and I want to be able to play and learn it on PC with flight sticks then start to upgrade over time. I don't really have spare money to start from scratch. Or to buy one for 700$+

Jpotter · Dec 23, 2015

blueshockey91 said:
It was 140$ with shipping and I want to be able to play and learn it on PC with flight sticks then start to upgrade over time. I don't really have spare money to start from scratch. Or to buy one for 700$+

Ok, but watch you upgrade path.... That Core-2-Quad you have is an LGA 775 socket the memory is DDR2. You can't upgrade beyond a slightly fast processor without having to upgrade the motherboard - and any 'upgrade' will be maxed out by Horizons. Same with the DDR2 memory, new mobo if you want anything better. You'd also need to upgrade your video card, but that is the one thing you can upgrade.

I'd just save your money to build out a new machine.... I wouldn't plan on upgrading anything other than a high end video card that will also work with your next system.

Ironwolf · Dec 23, 2015

Well, for 140$ you got a simple gaming computer.
Don't go mad and spend a lot on an expensive hard drive, by the time you upgrade you'll probably be on a ssd.
There is a lot of online material on how to build your own computer, this would be the best course in the future when you have funds.
And yes, get Win 7 64bit and upgrade to Win 10 64bit.
Enjoy and have fun. And learn how to build your own.