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clockworkgreen · 07-13-2003, 03:06 PM

And here's why.

Maximum PC has an article this month rating your current PC up against Half Life 2. Now, I've seen the E3 developer's video that shows about 20+ minutes of the game, and it looks sweet -- very sweet.

But Maximum PC basically shows us that EVERYONE (ok, 95% of us) is going to have to upgrade before playing it up to par. In order to get everything you can out of the game, you'll probably need to invest in the top of the line graphics card, bump your processor, etc. Basically spend another $500+ including the cost of the game...

Now, I know by design PCs are supposed to be upgraded over time. I've been gaming now for probably 15+ years, and on PCs for at least 10, starting back in the day with the amazing LucasArts releases of yesteryear (Tie Fighter, anyone?)

But, I've never - never - upgraded my PC solely on a new game coming out. And I guess maybe if I was 10 years younger, I'd be bugging my parents that "Half Life 2 and Doom 3 are coming out and I *NEED* this new video card!!!" Or if I was hardcore gamer dude. I know you're out there, and I want to see what you're doing for these games coming up.....

As for now? Not worth my hassle. I'd rather just get a system like the Xbox or PS2 without all the upgrading and game. Yeah, the games might not look as slick, but they're winning the battle of the dinero. And unfortunately, that's where it counts for me.

07-13-2003, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
clockworkgreen Psycho Location: DC	PC to Console. Making the switch... And here's why. Maximum PC has an article this month rating your current PC up against Half Life 2. Now, I've seen the E3 developer's video that shows about 20+ minutes of the game, and it looks sweet -- very sweet. But Maximum PC basically shows us that EVERYONE (ok, 95% of us) is going to have to upgrade before playing it up to par. In order to get everything you can out of the game, you'll probably need to invest in the top of the line graphics card, bump your processor, etc. Basically spend another $500+ including the cost of the game... Now, I know by design PCs are supposed to be upgraded over time. I've been gaming now for probably 15+ years, and on PCs for at least 10, starting back in the day with the amazing LucasArts releases of yesteryear (Tie Fighter, anyone?) But, I've never - never - upgraded my PC solely on a new game coming out. And I guess maybe if I was 10 years younger, I'd be bugging my parents that "Half Life 2 and Doom 3 are coming out and I NEED this new video card!!!" Or if I was hardcore gamer dude. I know you're out there, and I want to see what you're doing for these games coming up..... As for now? Not worth my hassle. I'd rather just get a system like the Xbox or PS2 without all the upgrading and game. Yeah, the games might not look as slick, but they're winning the battle of the dinero. And unfortunately, that's where it counts for me.