In those good old days, we spent hours sitting in front of a grainy TV screen and sometimes playing video games on that hard to press remote. Thankfully those video games are over now and now we don't need to search for cassettes and play games like Mario, Contra, etc. And the graphics and gaming experience that those games offered at that time were a joke, compared to what PC gaming has to offer us in this age.
Fast forward 2011, and we're now equipped with all high tech gadgets that one gamer can ever wish for. PlayStation, XBOX, Wii and computer are the new gaming devices of this age and offer superb graphics and enjoyment that we even cannot think in those old, or should we call dark ages. With so many options available with us, shopping for gaming equipment can be a bit more of a challenge.
There are a few important elements that make up a good gaming computer. We all probably know about the importance of Processor (Dual core or Quad Core, at least), Power supply (at least 450W), RAM (the more gigs the better) and hard drives (the more capacity and speed, the better). But what really makes a gaming computer, a gaming computer is its awesome - powerful graphic card, also known as Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). That's the most important thing to think about while assembling a gaming computer. So which graphic card to buy?
Confused? Don't be, as it all depends on how much are you willing to shell out. The more you spend, the better you get, isn't it simple. But here are some recommendations:
For AMD fans:
MSI Cyclone OC HD6850 1GB GDDR5 - Priced at 0
MSI Nvidia N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II/OC 1GB GDDR5 - Priced at 0
For NVIDIA fans:
EVGA GTX 560 (Fermi) - Priced at 0
MSI N 580GTX - Priced at 0
(These prices may change over time)
Hope this gives you an idea of the graphic cards and their costs. Now coming to other gaming accessories for the gamer in you.
A gamer is not just equipped with powerful graphic card but also with other accessories like headsets, gaming mice, sensitive mouse pads, USB controllers, ergonomic chairs and more.
Headsets help you not only in communicating with other team members but they enhance entire gaming experience. What's a game without a good audio, that's where headsets give that perfect sound clarity.
Gaming mice are the ultimate point and shoot device for gamers. High DPI gaming mice like Logitech G5 and Razer copperhead are very popular. But expect to shell out much more than a regular mice. For example, Logitech G5 costs 0. That's a whopping price, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. This is a gamer's delight that every gamer wishes for.
Gaming mouse pads like Razer Goliathus can cost around . The Razer Goliathus is optimized for use with all gaming-grade mice, regardless of sensitivity settings and sensor type. It offers pixel-precise targeting and tracking.
With so many choices out there, its important to do your homework and research about that you're looking to buy. Before buying, don't forget to check out reviews of that device. Reviews are a great way to know whether that device is worth buying or not.
There's no hurry, research, check its prices, check reviews, what accessories does it comes with, warranty and then proceed to buy that gaming device. Shop smart!
