A computer built just for gaming can make video games even more enjoyable.
A dedicated gaming computer may require more extensive hardware than the computer that you use for daily web surfing and email. Several special components are necessary to power a gaming computer since many video games require a great deal of memory to install and play and feature eye-popping graphics that only a high-quality graphics card can properly display. Some gamers choose to buy pre-assembled gaming computers, while others select and assemble the computer components on their own.
Video/Graphics Card
The video card, also called a graphics card, is the most vital component of a gaming PC, according to Computer Spot. Graphics card manufacturers regularly release new graphics cards, and gamers may want the highest quality card currently available since this will determine the visual quality of the gaming experience. Some of the highest quality graphics cards include the Radeon HD 5670, Radeon HD 5870 and GeForce 9800 GT, according to Tom's Hardware as of February 2010.
RAM
RAM requirements for video games vary, but many video games need at least 4 GB of RAM as of October 2010. Be certain that the computer you purchase has at least the minimum RAM requirements of all games you plan to play. It may not be necessary to buy too much, however: According to VR-Zone, there isn't much of a difference between 3GB and 6GB if you plan to use your computer for the newest games.
Processor
You need a gaming processor that meets at least the minimum requirements of any game you want to play. Computer Geeks Online says you should consider two factors: "Can I play my current games on this processor?" and "Will I be able to play next year's games on this processor?" The Intel Pentium D925, Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 are three gaming processor choices that can meet the needs of a tight, average and big budget, respectively, according to Computer Geeks Online.
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