[Mr.Peebles]

Kay, so I'm getting a new computer and I'm wondering if the specs of this computer can run Fallout 3.

Here are the specs:

Dell Studio XPS Intel Core i7 Processor
8GB System Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive Size: 1TB
NVIDIA GeForce GTS240 graphics card
Windows 7 Home Premium

Would this computer be able to run Fallout 3 at least on medium settings?

PLEASE HELP? I'm getting this new computer soon and I'm having second thoughts.

[lilb]

Hi,
From what you posted yes it would run, high or ultra settings,
Anyway if your looking to buy a computer for gaming, tons of people will tell you that i7 is the best for gaming, but their mistaken its mainly for design/editing...etc if i were you i would buy a high-end core 2 quad or core 2 extreme, and 4gbs of ram and the rest of your money (that you want to spend) I'd put towards a high-end graphics card such as a 5870 or GTX 285. I'd recommend a 5870 or a 5850 (depending on your budget) also since it has dx11 so its more future proof. Also i'd get a motherboard that is crossfire ready, and a power supply that is capable of providing enough power for 2 graphics cards. (so when ever your graphics card fails to play games the way you want you can pop in a second one.)
Hope this helps.

[Mr.Peebles]

Thanks!

I was wondering, and I was afraid no one would really reply. Well my budget is $1,100 dollars and I was looking for a computer that could do decent, if not good gaming. I feel like this Dell is good for what I need.

[lilb]

Originally Posted by Mr.Peebles

Thanks!

I was wondering, and I was afraid no one would really reply. Well my budget is $1,100 dollars and I was looking for a computer that could do decent, if not good gaming. I feel like this Dell is good for what I need.

Hi again,
Yeah well the computer you have should have no problems with fallout 3, the only thing i can't help you with is windows 7 cause i have no idea about the whole compatablity thing. sorry about that.
Well have fun with it :-).

[Tanis]

Your PC should breeze fallout 3, its considerably better than mine and I can run it on high without a problem.

[Mosquito555]

Originally Posted by lilb

Hi,
Anyway if your looking to buy a computer for gaming, tons of people will tell you that i7 is the best for gaming, but their mistaken its mainly for design/editing...

Lilb, you are both right and wrong...

A Core i7 is simply the fastest processor in the market. Gaming or editing, this processor is a killer.

If your wallet is big enough go for a Core i7 and couple it with a high end graphics card like the Radeon HD 5850/5870.

But most of us are on a tight budget, right?

Here's where Lilb is correct. Buying a Core i7 with a low end card isn't a good idea if you are gaming a lot. You 'd better buy a cheaper Core 2 Duo/Phenom II and a high end graphics card if you are gamer.

Now, regarding Fallout 3, I've seen it running on a P4 @ 3Ghz, 1GB of RAM and a GF7600GS. A lot of graphical detail had to be sacrificed in order to maintain acceptable frame rate but the game was running smoothly.

On my previous setup (C2D E6300, Radeon HD 4650 DDR3, 2GB RAM) I could play the game on high settings at 1440x900, I even used a bit of AA.

So, your system will of course run Fallout 3, how good I can't answer. I speculate that you will run it on medium-high settings (depends on your monitor resolution as well) if the GF240 is performing close to a GF9500GT. So yes, you will be fine.

But the GF240 may not be the best card for other, more demanding games. Think of what Lilb suggested, getting a better card and PSU is an investment for gamers.