I recently just bought a HP desktop. I didn't know what I needed to look at(specs) To know if it's a good computer for gaming or not! So I bought it anyways:/ now I feel stupid because this stupid piece of machine is terrible… Can't even play minecraft. Runs like 1-10 frames(FPS). Yeah… Bad! I'm pretty sure it's because of the GPU( AMD Radeon HD 8240) the only reason I also got it is because if was cheap (319.99) 110$ off original price. Should've known it was bad… I basically want to only play minecraft, and minecraft is a java game(yes I can run java and it works.) Is there any way to increase my FPS? Do I have to but a new GPU(I was thinking about the AMD Radeon 6450) but I'm not sure if my computer can run it! Do I need to return this piece of junk and buy a new computer? Suggestions please?! I don't really want to build my own computer because it costs Way too much!
Ahh… Miserable
Is this desktop good or bad for gaming?
Guest
Its nothing to do with the gpu. Minecraft is a cpu intensive game. First turn your video settings down. If it still lags sell the pc on ebay and buy a new one
Andrew
First, return it. Sounds like you gave one of those e-series processors from amd that barely outperform a pentium 4 from six years ago.
Second, building a computer is actually Way cheaper than buying it premade. $320 will get you a great computer for minecraft.
http://www.amazon.com/...00CPLGGWS/
http://www.newegg.com/...6820313353
http://www.newegg.com/...6822236339
http://www.amazon.com/...00JAEXH48/
http://www.amazon.com/...004ASW73G/
All together, costs $320. As for windows, piratebay. It can be installed through the usb ports.
Daymaker