is my computer good for gaming???

[MistressArianna]

so here are my specs for my computer
2 AMD 6870 video cards
Dedicated Memory   2.0 GB
Total Memory   3.1 GB
Pixel Shader Version   5.0
Vertex Shader Version   5.0
Hardware T & L   Yes
Memory   3.0 GB

8 Gb RAM

AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor quad core quad core 3.4 Ghz

Sound Device 2   Creative SB X-Fi

Sound Device 3   AMD High Definition Audio Device

1 Tb Hard Drive

[MistressArianna]

oh and 1,000 watt Cooler Master power supply

[MistressArianna]

anyone please i had this custom built for me and i plan to play alot of games but i need to know what my limits might be  and i really dont know much about computers

[BC_Programmer]

It is a capable system but for gaming you'll have trouble running most AAA titles from 2012 and later without reducing settings, I expect. The hardware you listed was released in 2011 or earlier.

[DaveLembke]

Are there any titles that catch your attention that you would like to run on this so we can say whether they will run ok or not for you.

This system is an aged system and there are far better systems out there. Depending on what you plan on running it may be overkill, plenty, or not enough processing/GPU power for best performance.

A game like Witcher 3 can bring this system to its knees. It might run it but it would struggle and so settings would have to be lowered.

[MistressArianna]

the sims 3 & 4, Fallout 4, i like alot of FPS and top down games like the command and conquer series, i also like elder scrolls skyrim and oblivion and S.T.A.L.K.E.R but i had problems with it for some reason it was really laggy and im not sure why its an older game otherwise rpgs lol.

[MistressArianna]

and i really dont mind lower settings im all about the game and gameplay and storyline not so much about the graphics but i do love a good look about graphics so if i dont have to lower them id rather not.

[scomputer]

You will not have any problem playing sims, however fallout 4 has higher spec requirements, here is whats recomended:
 Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent
8 GB RAM
30 GB free HDD space
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent

You can go here http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/requirements/fallout-4/12905/?p=r to check the specs.

[MistressArianna]

according to that it says i only have one 6870 graphics card but i have 2 installed and linked together correctly so i should be able to run it on minimum graphics correct?

[scomputer]

Yes

[comda]

Greetings!

Id like to add my 2 cents to this. I run a single 6870 and can manage to play GTA V with medium/high. It handles quite well. Granted im running an AMD FX 8120 that has 8 cores but im sure your rig can handle most games at medium. Perhaps some titles will run at low, but its still a peppy system.
good luck!

[MistressArianna]

thx all for your help and i talked to the guy who built my PC hes gunna get me a nivida 660 Ti maybe 2 so i can run fallout 4 here's hoping

[camerongray]

That really isn't that huge an upgrade and IMO you would be better off getting a single, better card.  Why not try it with your current setup and see how it performs before spending money on new video cards?

[MistressArianna]

well he told me i wouldn't have to pay for it so i was just going to let him upgrade me can't beat free lol and seeing as the setup i currently have with everything custom i only had to pay $700 for it

[MistressArianna]

oh and i was wrong the power supply is 750 watt cooler master