Is this a good gaming pc?

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:08:27+0100

Hi, Need some advice here.
Bought gaming desktop : Core i7 Gaming PC - 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD / / Nvidia RTX 3050 Windows 10
My son was really happy then his friend came around and said this is going to be lagging. He mainly plays Fortnite.
I thought we chose really good spec. The i7 is one of the older generation.

What do you think? Should we return it? I know you can always get better but we are not after the Porsche of gaming computer. The Mercedes is more than fine!

Thanks for all your help / answers

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:14:34+0100

Generation 2
Bought for £475

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:38:54+0100

Tetras said:
2nd generation?

Is the 3050 8GB or 6GB?

6GB

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:39:36+0100

Threepwood said:
at least try playing fortnight on ultra low settings, first, as the proof is in the pudding
I can't see why it would lag if you have decent internet.

Thank you

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:40:16+0100

Rob_B said:
2nd gen i7 and a 3050 for £475?
I'd think you can get much better specs for that price.

Did you get a monitor and keyboard/mouse for that price? That changes the value a little however I know for a fact better spec PCs do exist for cheaper. We can't really link to any due to forum rules though I'm afraid.

Just the pc

Upset mum · 2024-08-29T18:58:06+0100

Thank you all. It is refurbished.
I think we will return it. They do charge 25% for restocking….
If I was to change the cpu will that be a good spec pc? The rest is ok?