Will this run PS?

[Holo]

After my last computer got cooked by lightning I had to order a new one because I didn't really feel like going through the effort of building my own again. I'm just wondering if this system will run PS nicely, specifically the video card, or if it will need any upgrades. I realize that a ATI 9700 would be a better choice, but I'm not sure if I can get it within a decent period of time. If someone with the 5600 FX could tell me how it performs with PS that would help greatly, as would any other advice regarding any of the components. You're input will be much appreciated ;)

Now realize I chose the small one for a reason since I will be carrying it back and forth from college rather frequently, nearly every weekend in fact, and I felt something more powerful than a laptop but not quite as big as a standard tower would be in order, something I could fit in a backpack. There's my explanation on the small form factor, since many people seem to be curious as to why I'd get that as opposed to a regular tower ;)

Alienware Area-51 Hybrid

Black Hybrid Case (200-Watt PS)
Intel� Pentium� 4 Processor 2.66GHz 533MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache
Intel� 845GE-Chipset Pentium 4 Motherboard w/1AGP/1PCI DDR
512MB DDR SDRAM PC-2700
120GB Seagate Barracuda ATA V ATA-100 8MB Cache
16/48x DVD-ROM - IDE - Black w/Software MPEG-2 Decoder
1.44 MB Floppy Drive - Black
BFG NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 256MB DVI & S-Video - $15 Mail-In Rebate
Sound Blaster� Audigy 1394 - 5.1
Microsoft Internet Keyboard - Space Black
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Standard Color
Microsoft� Windows� XP Home Edition


http://www.alienware.com/system_pages/area-51_hybrid.aspx

As always, thanks a lot for any advice you can give me ;)

[OmnipotentKiwi]

768MB+ of RAM would be a little better

And I am not too sure on the 5600FX and its performance with PS.

[OneManArmy]

you're gonna run all of that off of a 200 watt PS??!!?? :huh:


the 5600 may not be the best card, but it will run PS.

[OmnipotentKiwi]

I hope that is a typo to say 300w PS. I didn't even notice that the first time.

[Sentrosi]

yeah, I don't think a 200W power supply could run a 9700. But he is running an ITX board. Those don't require a hell of a lot of power.

I would say, "Give it a shot. If it doesn't, return it and get your money back. Send me the $ and I'll build you a killer gaming rig."

[FenrirX]

I'd just like to point out that's a Shuttle powersupply, which is very different than a regular powersupply. I've seen people put 3.06 with HT, Radeon 9700s, 7200 RPM harddrive in one of those things, and it still runs without a hitch. Basically, don't be concerned. :D

[SpaceDrake]

For that kind of money... dear god, think of what you could put together.