I am finally upgrading to a new computer and therefor will actually be able to buy (about 5 minutes after I order the computer) and run Civ5 and I have a question on which Chip I should buy. I will basically get a Dell desktop and continue to use the 19 inch flat screen Dell monitor I already have. The two options are;
2nd Generation Intel® Core i3-2130 processor (3M Cache, 3.4 GHz), 6GB 1600MHz, Intel® HD Integrated Graphics for $429 from Dell
3rd Generation Intel® Core i5-3330s processor (up to 3.20 GHz), 8GB at 1600MHz, Intel® HD Integrated Graphics for $579 from Dell
I have heard rumors that the integrated graphics for the i3 won't run Civ5 but there was disagreement on the websites I looked at so I figured I would check here. Civ5 would be the highest end game I would run. I'm a grand strategy type, Civ5, EU3 Divine Wind, etc., no 3D or multiplayer stuff. Some picture/video work my wife does but not heavy graphics.
Thanks.
2nd Generation Intel® Core i3-2130 processor (3M Cache, 3.4 GHz), 6GB 1600MHz, Intel® HD Integrated Graphics for $429 from Dell
3rd Generation Intel® Core i5-3330s processor (up to 3.20 GHz), 8GB at 1600MHz, Intel® HD Integrated Graphics for $579 from Dell
I have heard rumors that the integrated graphics for the i3 won't run Civ5 but there was disagreement on the websites I looked at so I figured I would check here. Civ5 would be the highest end game I would run. I'm a grand strategy type, Civ5, EU3 Divine Wind, etc., no 3D or multiplayer stuff. Some picture/video work my wife does but not heavy graphics.
Thanks.