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SpiritWarrior · 09-10-2006, 01:46 AM

Aye, as always the GPU is the frontrunner in games since most games are more graphically based/taxing as opposed to CPU.

What I meant was, with games such as Oblivion, and then all these other new titles that are now supporting all forms of threading and virtual threading, we are starting to see titles that demand top-notch cards and processors. Beforehand, you could read the min. requirements on any game and take the core speed down 200-400mhz, and still expect to play with no problems. Back in the day, it was a rare thing to see "My CPU speed is too slow" threads as opposed to "Need a better video card" threads in game forums.

I do like Dell personally, also. Their hardware is built well and usually they give you better stuff than you expect. I get processors that clock higher than what I bought, or PSU's that can power neighbourhoods. Their tech-support are clueless, though. That's probably why they keep people in business, lol.

09-10-2006, 01:46 AM	#10
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Aye, as always the GPU is the frontrunner in games since most games are more graphically based/taxing as opposed to CPU. What I meant was, with games such as Oblivion, and then all these other new titles that are now supporting all forms of threading and virtual threading, we are starting to see titles that demand top-notch cards and processors. Beforehand, you could read the min. requirements on any game and take the core speed down 200-400mhz, and still expect to play with no problems. Back in the day, it was a rare thing to see "My CPU speed is too slow" threads as opposed to "Need a better video card" threads in game forums. I do like Dell personally, also. Their hardware is built well and usually they give you better stuff than you expect. I get processors that clock higher than what I bought, or PSU's that can power neighbourhoods. Their tech-support are clueless, though. That's probably why they keep people in business, lol. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...