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Solve : Need your advice/help on a new PC... *It's for a friend*?

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My friend is going to be getting a new PC, and she found ONE she's interested in:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/388471/EL1358G-51W_Desktop_Computer_Refurbished

Here is the info:

"AMD Athlon II X2 220 Dual Core Processor
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit)
3GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM
1TB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
DVDRW Drive
Memory Card Reader
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
10/100/1000 Network
Display Not Included

The REFURBISHED eMachines EL1358G-51W Desktop Computer is the ultimate tiny-but-robust entertainment/task center. This desktop is only one-third the size of a traditional PC, so it can easily fit anywhere in your home or home office, and packs the applications and components you need for excellent all-around performance -- ideal for everyday computing. In addition, the EL Series is easy to use, with buttons, ports and slots positioned in front for quick access."


Is this a good PC? And what I really want to know is: Is this a good PC for a game called The Sims 3? My friend owns all the Sims 3 expansion packs, and stuff packs. Will she be able to run this game on high settings, and will it run smooth?

Info about the Sims 3 (system requirements) :

http://www.thesims3.com/game/systemreq




If you guys have any SUGGESTION on a good PC, at a good price, I'd truly appreciate it the info. 

Price range: $210 and down. (On a BUDGET)

I really want to help my friend get a good PC! But it can't be that expensive! Please remember the budget.   


Thank you!Additional Note: I would like for her to have a core i5 processor, also I want to make sure she has a good graphics card.

As you can see, I'm really going to need you guys help! If you know where I can get a PC as mention above (core i5 if possible) at a good price ($300 and down) I would truly appreciate the info.


Edited: I've found 3 PC's. Please let me know what you think, and please let me know if they're available at a cheaper price.

Gateway SX2370-UR30P Desktop (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-SX-Series-SX2370-UR30P-Desktop/dp/B005JCS6ZU/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&m=A2E24JJ1WDBFI9&qid=1349145791&s=generic&sr=1-19


Gateway DX4860 Intel i5 2320, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HD
http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-DX4860-Intel-2320-500GB/dp/B005SGD7BU/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1349145364&sr=1-5



Gateway DX4850-45u Intel Core i5-2300 6GB 1TB Blu-ray DVDRW Windows 7 Desktop PC
http://www.brownbox.com/gateway-dx4850-45u-intel-core-i5-2300-6gb-1tb-blu-ray-dvdrw-windows-7-desktop-pc/?gclid=CPjdpq2h4bICFehDMgodfWoAaQ



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