I need a new computer.

[Admiral Yi]

Would a Dell Inspiron 620 be enough for most games?

I went to Staples and they had a 620 with a i3-2120 processor, dude claimed 3.3 ghz and 8 gb RAM.  I wish Staples printed out the specs.

On the Dell site they're listing a 620 with i5-2320, 3.0 Ghz, 6 gb memory.

How easy is it to confirm that the Staples dude gave me legit specs on that computer?

Is it weird that an i3 series is faster than an i5 series?

[Grey Fox]

Get a i5-2500 or 2500k.

Do. not. settle. for. less.

[viper37]

What is your budget and what kind of games do you want to play?

AMD processors are not as powerful as Intel, but they are way, way cheaper.
I kinda like this bundle here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229300

[Admiral Yi]

I'm aiming at around $800 but it's negotiable.

I would definitely like to play CK II.  Maybe World of Tanks?  Civ V?

I would also like to have something in the tank for the next generation of strategy games.  No real interst in mega graphics FPS or role playing.

[CountDeMoney]

No real interst in mega graphics FPS or role playing.

Well that will certainly drop the conceivable cost.  You would be happy with an i3, if that's the case.  You could score a decent CPU for under $500.

[Ed Anger]

I'm aiming at around $800 but it's negotiable.

A year ago, I got a 6 core Athlon with 6 GB memory from Dell. Don't get an i3.

[Barrister]

If you want to play games, you need to worry about your graphics card, not your proessor.  Any moden CPU will be strong enough to handle most modern games.

Do not settle for integrated graphics.

[PRC]

Don't go less than an i5 for processor and yeah, no integrated graphics.

[Barrister]

Don't go less than an i5 for processor and yeah, no integrated graphics.

No.

Don't worry about processor.  Any will be strong enough.  Games are never, ever, limited by CPU these days.

Just make sure you have a halfway decent GPU and decent memory.

[PRC]

Don't go less than an i5 for processor and yeah, no integrated graphics.

No.

Don't worry about processor.  Any will be strong enough.  Games are never, ever, limited by CPU these days.

Just make sure you have a halfway decent GPU and decent memory.

Disagree, especially if he wants to play a game like Crusader Kings II which I think does eat up a lot of CPU power. 

[garbon]

I can play CK2 fairly well on my old ghetto computer. Nice as the highest speed isn't blazing fast

[Admiral Yi]

Turns out after more phone time that my employee discount with Dell is a whopping 4%.

That opens the door to other brands/sites etc.  Anyone have any suggestions?

[MadBurgerMaker]

Out of curiosity, do you think you would be comfortable building your own? 

E: If not, you could always cruise Newegg for prebuilt computers that meet your requirements.  http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs  Maybe use them as a sort of baseline to check prices and such.

Just a quick glance turns this up: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227383

3.3ghz AMD 6 core, 8gb RAM, GTX 560 with 2GB v-RAM, 1TB HDD, 700W PSU, Win 7 64.  $800 + $25 shipping.  No monitor though if you need that.  Just an example of what's there.

[viper37]

3.3ghz AMD 6 core, 8gb RAM, GTX 560 with 2GB v-RAM, 1TB HDD, 700W PSU, Win 7 64.  $800 + $25 shipping.  No monitor though if you need that.  Just an example of what's there.

very good build this one Yi, if it fits your price range, without monitor.

[Barrister]

Turns out after more phone time that my employee discount with Dell is a whopping 4%.

That opens the door to other brands/sites etc.  Anyone have any suggestions?

http://www.apple.com/mac/