Gateway ZX4931-31e - Will it run SSE?

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[trains]

So I'm looking to get a desktop, to run Ship Simulator Extremes, and found a one piece by Gateway with these specs:

Processor: Intel® Pentium® Processor E58001 (3.2GHz, 2MB L2 cache)6
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)7
Memory: 3072MB DDR3 Dual-Channel Memory8
Memory Capacity: Maximum 8GB
Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive2
Video: Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD8

Is that graphics card any good for the game, or should I look for anything better?

Scott

[vin_sun]

Hello Trains,

Your PC config is well suited for running SSE ....... BUT ...... it does not have a stand alone (dedicated) graphics card. The PC has "integrated video" which means it is embedded in the motherboard. You have to get a separate video card and install it.

Please see the attachment which gives the minimum specs of the recommended graphics card.

If you can reveal your budget for the card, I can recommend a suitable one.

Regards
vin_sun

[trains]

Well looking around, I found this interesting desktop.

http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668664.php

http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=PCGWDX432009AW7

I think this one might be my choice. What do you guys think? And can I true the second site for the price?

Scott

[vin_sun]

Hello Trains,

The Gateway computers shown in both the web links you have posted will be suitable for running SSE.

Regards
vin_sun

[trains]

Thanks Vin. My only concern now is, can I trust the second link, which is more than $200 less? Or should I think of picking one up at the store for Gateway's price?

Scott

[vin_sun]

Hi Scott,

The specifications of the Gateways in both the web links are practically the same. The original Gateway guys maybe throwing in a few extras, warranty, anti virus, etc.

However, I did notice in the specifications in the second one - it says "recertified". You'll have to figure out what they mean. Otherwise, the price difference of $200 is worth it.

Regards
vin_sun

[trains]

I see. Well I'll see what I can figure out from their site. Luckily my birthday is next month, so I'm asking everyone for money to buy what I want. Maybe I'll tell people I'm looking at a $749.99 desktop, so I can pay for that one if I need to Haha

Scott