While cynics believe otherwise, it doesn't cost a fortune to build a solid PC for gaming. In fact, FiringSquad believe $500 is all you need to upgrade an existing PC. In this article, they spec out a $500 upgrade and compare its performance to that of a high-end Core 2 Extreme gaming rig. How close do they perform to one another? You may be surprised by the results.
One small flaw in this all: within one or two years you have to do the upgrading circus again. While the consoles keep you playing for at least 5 years without worrying about upgrading to a next gen one.
Really. PC gaming and console gaming are just a world of difference:
Keyboard: designed for TYPING
Mouse: designed for pointing the arrow across your screen for switching programs etc.
Computer+keyboard/mouse+monit or= desk work, no relaxed gaming
Console+controller+surround+c ouch+big ass HDTV = living room relaxed gaming
With certain games, the PC setup I could prefer, RTS etc.
But overal? Console. No Vista/XP starting up, installing, driver issues, other processes running and a 550 watt power supply running for nothing.
This is exactly why I don't buy PC games anymore. You have to spend $500 on a good graphics card to keep up with the games. I already spent plenty on my PC. It does everything I need. The grpahics card isn't quite good enough for the newest games but is plenty of power anyway. But then, most PC games still don't push my card anyway. PC gaming is terrible unless you don't care about the latest grpahics. I'll stick to console gaming for now.
Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
X-fi sound card connects to receiver(ALLOWING FOR MANY AUDIO FIDELITY OPTIONS)
video cards support dvi(so do most midrange to high end hdtvs)
Ps2 wireless controller with rumble.
OVERCLOCKING!!!cpu/ram/gfxcar d
Black Leather couch
Mart u live in a basement no wonder you bash everything you dont have.
GET your facts straight and at least TEST THINGS OUT. before trying to sound semi intelligent.
now go play with your p1,tnt,64mb,15inch crt pc. LEAVE THE REAL GAMING TO THE REAL GAMERS
You know, while PC gaming will always have its followers (even I play on PC from time to time), its reasons like price that will ensure it never overtakes the consoles. Most people simply don't have absurd amounts of cash to throw down on a video card that will just have to be replaced in one or two years.
With that said, this is a damn fine article that everyone who's had an interest in PC gaming should look at.
thats not a bad pc d-i-y formula right there. Most people go this route anyway.
alot buy alienware with their 1k markup. alot of others go hpblackbird. In the end theres different levels of affordability aimed for all.
MART: youd be surprised how comfortable the K+m work on the couch.
WE NO LONGER USE trackball mice. MOST IF NOT ALL HERE USE A OPTICAL WITH HIGH DPI FOR GAMING ANYWAYS.
gamepad is ok for san andreas and marvel alliance and driving games(games of that nature). k+m take care of everything else. not that hard is it?
BTW shooters BELONG on the pc. thats why cod4 ut3 and gears of war will blow any console away. Actually most 360 exclusive games are on pc.... ALL 5 OF THEM