Is my PC better than a ps3? (graphics and performance)

[Dskiii]

Hey i was wondering if my PC was better than my ps3 when it comes to graphics and performance. Since i want to get Alien isolation but not sure what system i want to get it for yet so maybe you guys could help. However i will be updating to an i5 core and ddr3 ram when i get the money to do so.

CPU; Celeron E3200 2.4ghz 2 core
GPU Geforce GT 430 1gb of DDR3 video ram (really 1.7 gb from what my computer says)
Ram DDR2 2g can upgrade to 4 gb's (4gb max)
OS win 7 64bit

Its dated but works great and i am in the process of getting a modern machine so tell me what do you think of this right now.

[zombie cat]

its worse.

[tigerxs1]

googled found this
360:
Processor: 3.2Ghz Tri-core PowerPC (Not sure why they took a PowerPC processor...)
RAM: 512Mb GDDR3 @ 700Mhz
GPU: ATI Xenos (Which is the equivalent of a ATI Radeon 1800XT-ish, maybe a little more powerful but not hugely)

PS3:
Processor: 3.2Ghz x8 Cell Processor (technically x7 since one of them is only used in case another fails. Also there is and won't be a PC equivalent for a little while.)
RAM: 256Mb GDDR3 @ 700Mhz + 256Mb "XDR" @3.2Ghz (Search up what the XDR Ram is because I don't really understand it myself.)
GPU: Nvidia RSX (Which is the equivalent to an Nvidia 7800GTX.)

[Alchemist79]

Your pc is more powerful than a ps3 by about 3 times at a guess. And apart from not having 4GB of ram. It does nearly meet the minimum requirements for alien isolation.
Not sure it is worth buying another 2GB of ddr2 though in the short term. Particularly if your going to be upgrading soon.

Not sure what your best option is, suggest you check youtube videos comparing both versions. Also check the forums for anyone playing with 2gb ram.

According to this, the game on low only uses 883mb @1080p
http://gamegpu.ru/action-/-fps-/-tps/alien-isolation-test-gpu.html

[CatFancyCoverModel]

Whether or not your hardware meets ps3 specs is irrelevant because the ps3 is highly optimized to play games. In addition, with pcs, even while you are playing a game, you have tons of tasks that are still active in the background eating up memory and resources. Even if you had a set up with the same hardware as a ps3 you would get poor results. Sadly, if you want to play current gen games you will need to upgrade.

[Air]

İlk olarak Topper Harley tarafından gönderildi:

Your pc is more powerful than a ps3 by about 3 times at a guess.

With a GT 430? Definitely not.

[HLCinSC]

+1 for Catfancy's comment
http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/83870-nvidia-geforce-gt-430-review/

[Alchemist79]

İlk olarak Air tarafından gönderildi:

İlk olarak Topper Harley tarafından gönderildi:

Your pc is more powerful than a ps3 by about 3 times at a guess.

With a GT 430? Definitely not.

Gpu performance is probably close to 3 times.

ps3 equivalent
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+7800+GT&id=1249

gt430
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=GeForce+GT+430

However as has been pointed out already, the ps3 will have optimisations. I agree it may offer a better gameplay experience. Which is why I suggested comparing versions on youtube.

[Rove]

Your PC may be about par to the PS3 or Xbox 360. However PC quality generally exceeds console quality so you probably won't max out more demanding XB360 or PS3 games, still with some luck you can at least play them at low quality & resolutions.

The weak link seems to be your CPU though the whole rig stinks. No offense.

I want to suggest that for the price of a new i5, new motherboard (you didn't mention that but you need it for the i5 & new RAM) & new DDR3 RAM you could probably get a whole new PC which would be a better idea. Here let me give you some builds:

A8-7600 good basic PC build (upgrade to R7 260X or preferably R9 270 or better GPU as soon as possible to be able to compete with or better XB1 & PS4 consoles as it currently uses integrated graphics only, which are still better at least than XB360 & PS3):
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rove/saved/2QyWGX
Base Total: $393.73
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $1.99
Total: $355.72

OR

"Gamebox" budget PS4/XB1 console replacement PC.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rove/saved/QR6rxr
Base Total: $497.73
Mail-in Rebates: -$60.00
Shipping: $1.99
Total: $439.72

OR

"Gamebox" budget PS4/XB1 console replacement PC. Version 2
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Rove/saved/WmdG3C
Base Total: $528.92
Promo Discounts: -$15.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$60.00
Total: $453.92

Since you can get one of these complete builds for about the price of the upgrade you said you'd get and all of these have better graphics and are thus better for gaming I'd suggest them instead. The CPUs may not be as nice as i5 but the GPUs are where it counts more than the CPUs cause graphics are what make for good gaming.

[_I_]

the a10 build are worse
if your budget is $400 get a console

at the $500 mark this will run over roves $500 build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NRvDmG

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $438.91

[Dskiii]

Hum alright thanks guys for the great and honest responses! I forgot to mention to that i will get a new motherboard to fit the I5 and DDr3 ram as well as checkout the links posted for builds. And now remembering that the console systems were made to be omptimised for gamming. Yes specs of my PC might have a advantage but game play with the other processes.... No. Would linux improve performance what so ever when gamming or would the PC continue to run all of its normal background processes?

[Alchemist79]

Suggest you get it for the ps3 to be on the safe side.

[Price of Amber]

Most PCs have worse graphics than PS3