Hey, my family are thinking of getting a new computer, but we're going to hold off until october-november so we can get windows 7 instead of vista.Anywho, i thought, seeing as i have time i should start picking out some liable candidates. This is the one that caught my eye, however im worried that i might be sacrificing performance and power for the extra space afforded by not having any " tower".

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home.....#38;~ck=mn

To this i have added
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor E5400 (2.7GHz, 2MB, 800MHz FSB)
4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs ( Memory)
500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: Slot load CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability edit
VIDEO CARD :nVidia GeForce 9200 Integrated Graphics

Anwyho, i was just wondering if you could tell me if this computer would be good for gaming. ATm my computer runs World of Warcraft fine ( Except for lagaran -.-), but im kinda moving on now so i want to be able to try Aion, Old republic etc. Or even play age of conan ( It runs really slow on my comp). Anyway, i want a computer thats performance is good enough that it will still be able to play the games that come out in 5 years time, and is still able to do the normal office and internet stuff.

Anywho, if you can help thanks very much =)
~ Conkernog

Conkernog, hello. The Studio One is not a good computer for gaming. You sacrifice a LOT by not having a tower. That system is designed to save space and look good, not for serious gaming. There is no option to add a graphics card and integrated graphics will always disappoint. Even Dell explains that integrated graphics is: "for typical office productivity applications, Internet use, relatively small digital images, low-resolution video, simple games and other relatively undemanding applications."

If you want to look towards the future, 'over buy' is the way to go. Don't just look at today but project the future requirements.

I suggest you look at Dell XPS 435T, which is what I have.

Major upgrades from the Studio 1 is Intel I7 processor, DDR3 Tri-channel 1066 RAM, discrete Video card with 1GB available, all more powerful and geared towards gaming, both today and in the future.

Downside here is that it only ships with Vista 64 bit...

Irv S.

wow, thanks so much everyone, tbh i only know the bear essentials of computers hardware wise, and the way the computer companies dress up every mediocre chip and gadget makes it seems as if it ready for anything -.-.In retrospect the 5 years into the future thing might be a but hopeful too =P.

Thanks very much for the help, ill check out that one that you mentioned ispalten.

~ Conkernog

Yeah, graphics cards are a problem because there are so many and a new one every day - no way to keep up with them. Of the newer ones, I like this one.

Scott, sure the minimal video card is weak, but you can upgrade, for a price. I have the 4870 1GB card.

The Dell I referenced only supports a single video card. Want SLI or Crossfire double or tripple cards, this system isn't for you, but they will increase costs due to more cards and heftier power supply.

Performance, game or otherwise is a matter of choices, and one is money. Bottom line, it is to buy the best one you can that fits inside your budget. Choices should be made on usage as well.

Does it matter though? Anything you buy today will be outdated in a matter of weeks if not sooner. The hard part is figuring out what you'll want tomorrow...

Irv S.