The Sempron is a normal processor, everything will work on it.

Don't worry too much about the ram you can always save some money later & upgrade to 1gb then, as Gizzmoe said, stick to an AMD as generally you get more power for your money! :up:
But make sure that the mobo has an AGP slot or PCI Express. I run an ATI X700 256mb vid card & to date the best I've ever had, runs with all my other games, no hangups! :D

I would suggest that you re-think it. Very low value for money.

ok, what about this computer :-?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Tab=2&NoMapp=0

its an AMD Sempron 2800+ (2.8Ghz)
256 DDR 400 PC3200 Ram (I'll upgrade later)
DVD-Rom
XP Home SP1
AGP Slot available
300 wt Power Supply

Well what do ya think? OR...I could also get a P4 2.93Ghz PC with a DVD RW, but I heard that Starforce screws things up with a DVD+RW, so I don't know if I want to risk that--maybe there's a fix? That computer is here:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...sku=E400-T5010

As always any suggestions/advice would help and be much appreciated since I am not much of a computer guru and don't want to blow my (relatively)small wad of money away on a sys that won't handle SH3. Thanks mates!

The one I´ve linked to is better (faster CPU, PCI-Express instead AGP) and cheaper.

Too expensive, you would still need a decent video card...

FWIW I'd listen to Gizzmoe. For $300 I doubt you'll get anything better.

My only suggestion would be to spend an extra $30 and get a real sound card (I'd also suggest a real video card, but I think that'd take it out of your price range).

I have an Intel 2.53GHZ on a very good motherboard with 1GB RAm and a Radeon Pro-128 graphics card......


....and SH3 is painfully slow in harbours and average slow during convoy engagements.

You should aim your new PC spec a little higher.

What card is it exactly?

Ok I found a video card I think I am going to buy (8hour sale on newegg)-- Leadtek Geforce 6600 256MB 128bit PCI express x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122203

it's $75 and seems to be a decent card from reviews I've read. As before I don't have the money to get a decked out card, so my question is does anyone know of any problems with SH3 running with this card?

Thx