Is this a good computer for AH3?

[mthrockmor]

Had this offered to me via a special account, or so I'm told. Thoughts? This runs about $350. What questions should I ask? Upgrades?

Also, I know I don't want Windows 10.

Thanks in advance!

Boo

Features
Intel Core i3-4160 3.6 GHz Processor
8 GB SO-DIMM DDR3
1 TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
Intel HD Graphics
Windows 10
Product Information Core i3/ 8 GB RAM/ 1 TB Hard Drive/ Windows 10
Summary
Processor   3.6 GHz Core i3-4160
RAM   8 GB SO-DIMM DDR3
Memory Speed   1600 MHz
Hard Drive   1 TB SATA
Graphics Coprocessor   Intel HD
Wireless Type   802.11B, 802.11G, 802.11n
Number of USB 2.0 Ports   4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports   2
Other Technical Details
Brand Name   Lenovo
Series   H50
Item model number   90B700FNUS
Operating System   Windows 10
Product Dimensions   16.1 x 6.3 x 14 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H   16.14 x 6.3 x 13.98 inches
Color   Black
Processor Brand   Intel
Processor Count   1
Computer Memory Type   DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Rotational Speed   7200 RPM
Optical Drive Type   DVD RW
Audio-out Ports (#)   1

[BaldEagl]

Is it a laptop?  It's  pretty good deal if it is but don't expect to game with it.

If it's a desktop you'll need to add a graphics card but adding enough to play newer games will bottleneck at the CPU/RAM so you'll only be able to take it so far (lower to medium settings for most games).

[Bizman]

Worst things first: That won't run AH3 well as such. The graphics aren't powerful enough.

The good things: The processor should be capable to run most games including AH, both 2 and 3. There's enough RAM for most basic purposes included gaming. The hard drive is a basic one with plenty of storage. Hopefully not a "green" one which would mean "slow".

If there's an empty pci-e slot on the motherboard, you could add a decent graphics card like a GeForce GTX 960 for about  $200 or a better one for more, but you'd have to get a better power source to be able to run a good video card, too.

This is what I compiled from the cheapest (actually top 3) similar parts with pcpartpicker, adding a video card and a good power source. Add a keyboard and mouse according your budget and liking, also remove wifi if you don't need it:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QbRnxr

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($52.90 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($11.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($119.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($6.91 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $599.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 17:08 EST-0500