What can I run with these specs?

I'm looking for good PC games and these are my specs:
Nvidia Geforce 8400 GS
Intel Core i3
Asus H61H2-M3 motherboard.

not much after 2007.
The 8400 is a serious hamper on the i3.
I presume you have 2gb ram?

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Originally Posted by simon

not much after 2007.
The 8400 is a serious hamper on the i3.
I presume you have 2gb ram?

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Nope, 4 Gb

hmmm, just the GFX card is the problem as far as i can tell,What kind of games do you play?

On an 8600GT 512mb with 2gb ram on a core2duo 2.8ghz, i got skyrim running with the lower texture mod that i downloaded so perhaps the 8400can run it. I havent played many games on that machine as of late but it runs anything thats around 2 years or older with atleast low graphics. I also play league of legends on that machine if friends come over.

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Originally Posted by simon

not much after 2007.
The 8400 is a serious hamper on the i3.

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exactly this... would suggest saving up to buy a new GFX card, anything thats around R600 -R1000 will be day and night better than the 8400 and would definitely be a better investment for you.

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Originally Posted by madh4tt3r

hmmm, just the GFX card is the problem as far as i can tell,What kind of games do you play?

On an 8600GT 512mb with 2gb ram on a core2duo 2.8ghz, i got skyrim running with the lower texture mod that i downloaded so perhaps the 8400can run it. I havent played many games on that machine as of late but it runs anything thats around 2 years or older with atleast low graphics. I also play league of legends on that machine if friends come over.

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I don't play games. I'm about to start and I want the best games. I saw DMC: 3 and Hitman at Incredible Connection last night, but it feels as if I won't be using my pc to it's full potential

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Originally Posted by Robin

I don't play games. I'm about to start and I want the best games. I saw DMC: 3 and Hitman at Incredible Connection last night, but it feels as if I won't be using my pc to it's full potential

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Hitman Blood Money will struggle so it will be low settings. Try get the demo first and see how it works out.
Speak to Joker if you are looking for a new card, I am sure he will be able to sort you out with something nice.

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Originally Posted by Robin

I don't play games. I'm about to start and I want the best games. I saw DMC: 3 and Hitman at Incredible Connection last night, but it feels as if I won't be using my pc to it's full potential

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If you are about to start playing games on your pc then yes, as simon says.. speak to the joker and he can hook you up with a new GFX card. It would be better to replace the 8400 with something that is going to run the latest games with no lag /minimal lag because you will get more frustrated with the lag trying to play the latest games and your experience wont be as enjoyable.

Otherwise if you really cant do a GFX card upgrade then look into games that are from 2007 - 2008, grab the demo's for the games and see how they run before you buy them:)

You'll be able to play most games, BUT on the lowest graphic setting and probably at 800x600 rez.

The only real problem you have is your GPU, the rest should still be fine and if someone tells you you need to buy a 8 core cpu, lies, most games can't even use those 8 cores. But if you have the cash, why not.

CPU = fine.
RAM = fine.
GPU = try to upgrade to mid range current generation card or low end graphic setting for most games.

Not much man.

Like the others have said. That 8400 is a POS in comparison for what you need in today's requirements.