Woot Computer?

[asterroc]

Today's Woot is an HP AMD PC. I want a new Windows computer for video games. Is this one worth it?

Comments

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

If you want to play any modern 3D games, you'll need to shell out an additional $70 for a decent video card. Also remember that this unit doesn't come with a monitor.

All that said, it's a pretty good value. I'd go for it.

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

High value, low-end video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141031

Of course, you can always start with the onboard GeForce and see if it suits you.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

I do have a monitor already. From the discussion page, I suspect that you can't replace the graphics card, but I'm unclear on this.

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure that's incorrect. The product specs clearly state that there are expansion slots. Can you link me to the relevant comment(s)?

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

Yeah, all the comments I'm reading suggest that buying a video card is the recommended course of action. I'm certain you can upgrade.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Regardless, it's sold out. Oh well.

Edit:
But it's my understanding that the graphics card is part of the motherboard, and that in that case you can't add a video card.

[sirroxton.livejournal.com]

You can add a video card to a system with onboard video. You can even get a dual-monitor display that way.

More of an FYI at this point, but seriously, if you have any hardware questions, feel free to kick them my way. roxton (at) gmail.com