Game won't even run at all.

[Animl-AW]

I trust BigR’s advice.
However, lets see how it plays out.
Just keep in mind you may need a vid card.
Chances are, someone may have a used one to offer you, if needed.

The game will probably play, how well is questionable. Lets find out

I’m funning a similar system, except I use an RTX 3060ti. This is 4 yrs old and can probably be found somewhat cheap. I’m running at 4k with fps near 300 with full detail, I clamp it down to 80fps to spare heat.

[hazmatt]

From what I can tell it looks like the GPU is: UHD 770
It is recommended for  light esports only (CS:GO, LoL, DOTA2, Fortnite on low)
The old NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is said to be 2× faster.

That said this looks like a very weak GPU setup on this computer and may be able to run AH3 on very low settings at 1080P. It may struggle at 1080P because it recommends 720. It might be barely playable but from what I can tell it doesn't look like it will be optimal.

I would look to investing in a basic GPU.

[Morpheus]

I trust BigR’s advice.
However, lets see how it plays out.
Just keep in mind you may need a vid card.
Chances are, someone may have a used one to offer you, if needed.

The game will probably play, how well is questionable. Lets find out

I’m funning a similar system, except I use an RTX 3060ti. This is 4 yrs old and can probably be found somewhat cheap. I’m running at 4k with fps near 300 with full detail, I clamp it down to 80fps to spare heat.

YOU ARE SOO VERY Correct!
If it weren't for the better/more work this time of the year for me. None of the items you listed would have been a problem for me. You see? I was playing to the tune of being careful/cheap, which is not the good attitude for building a die-hard kick butt system. Now, if I had thrown more money into the mix, then you all would see me and be using me as bait online!

When it's all said and done, the answer is going to be having a better/higher quality video card. All "grade school" stuff here to fix the problem!

Dang, I feel like finding a corner to go and hide in out of embarrassment!!

Morph<S>

<S> Morph

[Animl-AW]

YOU ARE SOO VERY Correct!
If it weren't for the better/more work this time of the year for me. None of the items you listed would have been a problem for me. You see? I was playing to the tune of being careful/cheap, which is not the good attitude for building a die-hard kick butt system. Now, if I had thrown more money into the mix, then you all would see me and be using me as bait online!

When it's all said and done, the answer is going to be having a better/higher quality video card. All "grade school" stuff here to fix the problem!

Dang, I feel like finding a corner to go and hide in out of embarrassment!!

Morph<S>

<S> Morph

We’ve talked, i know your challenges. we’ll get you back. Don’t you dare feel embarrassed. The best you can do is the best you can do.  We will get there.

[Animl-AW]

How many watts is your power supply? Too busy to research it.

[Morpheus]

How many watts is your power supply? Too busy to research it.

NOT  ENOUGH to run a Casio calculator from the pre-1980s! It's 180W. Any, uhhh, any idiot knows better than to do what I did purchasing this box. Now I have to drop $200.00-$400.00 to fix my problem! If you are due to go into battle, you would not grab your Red Rider off the shelf. Rather you take a real assult rifle that you  won't need  to worry about being able to stay in battle!!! I know so much better than to do what I just did!

And like I already stated, this is way too emberasing to look for an answer here!
Thanks guys! <S>
Morph

[Animl-AW]

NOT  ENOUGH to run a Casio calculator from the pre-1980s! It's 180W. Any, uhhh, any idiot knows better than to do what I did purchasing this box. Now I have to drop $200.00-$400.00 to fix my problem! If you are due to go into battle, you would not grab your Red Rider off the shelf. Rather you take a real assult rifle that you  won't need  to worry about being able to stay in battle!!! I know so much better than to do what I just did!

And like I already stated, this is way too emberasing to look for an answer here!
Thanks guys! <S>
Morph

If you are that disappointed, try to return it and explain you thought it was a PROPER gaming machine.

I’ve done a whole lots worse than this.

As a joke because it never happened, just causing shock humor
I had a t-shirt that said

“Don’t worry
I’ve screwed up bigger shows
than this”

Its funny once.

If you’re set on unhappy, look into a return or trade.

If not we’ll go from there.

[AKIron]

NOT  ENOUGH to run a Casio calculator from the pre-1980s! It's 180W. Any, uhhh, any idiot knows better than to do what I did purchasing this box. Now I have to drop $200.00-$400.00 to fix my problem! If you are due to go into battle, you would not grab your Red Rider off the shelf. Rather you take a real assult rifle that you  won't need  to worry about being able to stay in battle!!! I know so much better than to do what I just did!

And like I already stated, this is way too emberasing to look for an answer here!
Thanks guys! <S>
Morph

I'm retracting that advice. For what you spent start over if ya can.

[Bizman]

If you are that disappointed, try to return it and explain you thought it was a PROPER gaming machine.

I second that. A stronger PSU may not be compatible with your HP, there's been strange models around including those that only put a 6 pin plug into the mobo and feeding everything through that. And even if you can install a decent PSU, the BIOS of that HP may well have a whitelist of compatible video cards which means that only current models will work. Not past, not future, only current ones.

[Animl-AW]

I second that. A stronger PSU may not be compatible with your HP, there's been strange models around including those that only put a 6 pin plug into the mobo and feeding everything through that. And even if you can install a decent PSU, the BIOS of that HP may well have a whitelist of compatible video cards which means that only current models will work. Not past, not future, only current ones.

Apologies for mixing up your name, i meant you

[Eagler]

Morph

I would like to apologize if my post below in your new computer suggestion thread was misunderstood...

My last 2 video cards cost as much as that entire system..

Looks like a great starter box and should be upgradeable if that is needed down the road..

Eagler

I was referring to the computer suggestion Meatwad had posted just above my comments and not the HP box you posted at the start of that thread..I was not clear there..

I am sorry if my post had you purchase the hp instead of the other box Meatwad had suggested..

Eagler

[Morpheus]

Morph

I would like to apologize if my post below in your new computer suggestion thread was misunderstood...

I was referring to the computer suggestion Meatwad had posted just above my comments and not the HP box you posted at the start of that thread..I was not clear there..

I am sorry if my post had you purchase the HP instead of the other box Meatwad had suggested..

Eagler

I really do appreciate your apology. And this is also to anyone else reading... I made a newbie mistake! (newbie?) If and when you are all set to do an upgrade, just make those responsible and understanding choices! Both of them were for me in my last purchase, but I did not do a bit of either! I am going to have to buy a new, stronger video card, definitely. I will also have to upgrade my power supply as a result, as 180 is not going to be enough to run a game such as AH3. I'm going to have to dish out, most likely $250.00-$350.00.

Me? You should have heard what my Mother was saying to me, even after I told her I could just go and purchase a new actual video card to answer for my mistake on being a tightwad!
ALWAYS thank you!

<S>Morph

[hazmatt]

Holy cow! I hope this is wrong. This computer cost $1,200?

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/sitesearch?keyword=OmniDesk%20Desktop%20M02-0075t



This computer would run AH3 better then that one and it's 271. I'm not recommending this system as you're not going to be able to do a whole bunch of ugrades to it. I am showing that this is the price of a system that will run AH3 at 1080P without an issue.

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-Tower-Desktop-PC/dp/B0G3YB97CG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=ISKAPZHT1B5L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4LoXrUcu8yyVSMP2CjKAWY7zobuUdHPPIywVgZdj6v3Qbu2LuorG5QjxG0SEIASMZmF-5xXEegPY4yfUZgwClKjyZ2xjZ_i480hfZJfuupjt2pl6Ao4jB5XewW5NXcjzrfbSBv_snQqRcaBV3IdmAOCTwLpU7OkrAJQoLB0nJppo_cH_PVz-Zl7PxCu8vUrqchMcyNSgST3o7JDS42xzk8uOgV56et6-tFbCPTVN3gc.tdowiYF2Mh0QnTHaBA0bm84Q_ZK5kEfo6-Co_J7tiww&dib_tag=se&keywords=refurb+gaming+computer&qid=1768090558&sprefix=refurb+gaming+computer%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-6

I've bought many renewed systems like these over the years and the only failures I've had has been 1 hard drive and 1 SSD.

[Meatwad]

Some of those HP computers arent upgradable without buying their company specific hardware. They may use oddball non standard sized power supply and video cards which you cant buy anywhere else other then HP, at 4 times their retail cost because of the off size. You are probably better off buying a different computer that is not an HP or dell. The power supplies may use a company specific pin out of their voltages so if you bought a different power supply you could fry the motherboard instantly

[Animl-AW]

Ya, Dell is way too proprietary.
Cost me $635 for. PSU after lightning strike.

Dedicated to seeing you flyin tho my friend
I just want to know you’re smiling