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Two options for computers? Help me pick the better one?
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I've never really been into gaming on the pc until recently. I have a lot more fun playing games like CS:S and Team fortress 2...But the thing is my pc only runs the games on medium to low graphics. So I have been looking into purchasing a better computer. Here are my two options...I am not looking into making a custom one I would just like your opinions.

Computer 1 specs: $750

Specifications

Gaming Series
Yes
Processor Brand
Intel
Processor
Intel 2nd Generation Core i7
Processor Speed
3.4GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz)
Cache Memory
8MB on die Level 3
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
16GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
Hard Drive Type
SATA (5400 rpm)
Hard Drive Size
750GB
Graphics
NVIDIA GT 520
Video Memory
2GB
Audio
High-definition with 8-channel (7.1) support
Speakers
None
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking
None
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVDRW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI
USB 2.0 Ports
10 (4 front, 6 rear)
Keyboard Description
USB gaming
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
USB mouse
Operating System Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
System Version
64-bit
Software Included
Adobe Reader
ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
Best Buy PC App
Yes
HDMI Output
Yes
Blu-ray Player
No
Graphics Chip
NVIDIA
Drive Capacity
750GB


Computer 2 specs: $710

Specifications

Processor Brand
AMD
Processor Platform
VISION
Processor
AMD FX-Series
Processor Speed
3.3GHz
Cache Memory
6MB on die Level 2 + 8MB shared on die Level 3
System Memory (RAM)
10GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
16GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Type
SATA (5400 rpm)
Hard Drive Size
1.5TB
Graphics
Radeon HD 7450
Video Memory
1GB DDR3 (dedicated); up to 4855MB total available
Audio
Beats Audio
Speakers
None
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T LAN
Wireless Networking
Built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVDRW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
12x DVD+R DL; 12x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 40x32x40 CD-RW
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25")
Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI Express x1
USB 2.0 Ports
2 USB 3.0 (top); 6 USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear)
Keyboard Description
USB
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
Optical mouse
Operating System Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
System Version
64-bit
ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
Best Buy PC App
No
HDMI Output
No
Blu-ray Player
No
Graphics Chip
AMD/ATI
Drive Capacity
1.5TB
Discrete Graphics
Yes


Please comment which computer you think I should get and if you can, tell me why it's better. Thanks.
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Sue
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I'll just put it simple, neither. Check out the sticky in PC Support made by r00t_b33r and they will make you a better PC for your budget.
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Check out the build topic in PC support section
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