Computer spec OK?

[steff316]

I have just bough a computer for my son but it wont let him play fortnight for some reason. I have no clue about gaming / computers but want to get it sorted for him. The PC spec is:

CPU - 3.7GHz (3.9GHz Turbo Speed) Super Fast AMD A4-6300 Dual 2-Core APU/CPU Processor
RAM - 8GB DDR3 1600MHz High Speed RAM Memory
HARD DRIVE - 2000GB (2TB) Hard Drive Storage Space
GRAPHICS - Radeon 8370D Integrated Graphics Chip
MOTHERBOARD - FM2+ Motherboard & Drivers
CASE - CIT F3 Blue Gaming Case
PSU - 85+ Rated PSU Power Supply
OPERATING SYSTEM - No Operating System Included (You Will Need Your Own or Upgrade)Windows 10

Is this spec good enough?
Many thnaks

 

[Barty1884]

Does he get any error message when trying to start the game etc?

While that's hardly a powerhouse of a system, the minimum spec is a 1st Gen i3 and onboard Intel HD4000 to at least run.

Unfortunately, the dual-core nature of the A4 is likely going to limit him more than anything else, although the GPU isn't great.

I've seen people running it on an A4 paired with cards like R7 250's etc -- 720p, low settings and still only getting ~20FPS.... so the dual-core will be crippling the performance.

I don't see any reason it wouldn't at least start up though.

 

[ElectrO_90]

You do realise that the computer CPU was released July 2013, it is quite old in Computer Terms.
I guess this wasn't a new computer you bought.
Not to be impolite, but that computer would struggle a lot.

 

[logainofhades]

That system is not in any way suitable for gaming. Processor is weak, as are the integrated graphics. Your cheapest upgrade option, for just fortnite would be this upgrade. Jaztwocents proved that a 2400g's integrated graphics could handle fortnite, and the GT 1030 is roughly the same performance, if not slightly better. The stock cooler, from my understanding, kinda sucks for the 860k. A bios update may be necessary, for the motherboard, as well.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($62.71 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Video Card ($108.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $191.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-26 14:33 EDT-0400

 

[Barty1884]

^^Agreed on the "cheapest" viable upgrade.

I'd give the alternative of jumping to a 2400G is at all possibly.
About 50% more than the 860K option.... but should be viable for much longer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($162.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($60.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $306.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-26 15:03 EDT-0400