PC Gaming Discussion

[JBHuskers]

If you want to jump into the DayZ mod before the standalone comes out, the cheapest price I've seen for Arma II: Combined Operations is on Gamefly.

Use code GFDFEB20 to get an extra 20% off of the $14.99 price which makes it $11.99

[gschwendt]

I stumbled upon a classic that I played the hell out of back in the day...
Betrayal at Krondor - $6 at GoG

From 1994, it was essentially a predecessor to Oblvion/Skyrim. When you walked around, you did so in a first-person mode but then when you stumbled on an enemy, you were put into a grid-style, turn-based combat system. Obviously by today's standards it's graphics are awful but I'd still recommend it. I'm debating on buying it... I haven't played it in forever.

[morsdraconis]

I was intrigued, until I saw that it was a weird 45 degree angle view of the "grid" instead of a top down or Gold Box game style.

[morsdraconis]

Also, speaking of PC games, I just played an hour and a half of Antichamber and holy fuck is that an experience. I'm not sure if I can say I like it or not or even if I'll play it anymore, but man, it seriously fucks with the way you think of spacial relationships and puzzle games.

[I OU a Beatn]

Test Drive Unlimited 2 is on sale for $5 on Steam. Anyone play it? Recommend it? I REALLY want a racer on PC, but I don't know...

[morsdraconis]

Apparently it has terrible driving physics. I know nothing about it personally, but it doesn't have very good reviews overall though PC Gamer really liked it for some reason.

[JBHuskers]

GameFly has Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC Digital Download) for $7.49 - 20% off Coupon Code "GFDFEB20" = $5.99 Thanks 6grapes

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/8936...gital-download

[JBHuskers]

Grabbed NBA 2K13 for $9.60 on GreenManGaming

[JBHuskers]

What is a good PC game pad to use that isn't too pricey? My MS controllers won't work on my computer because they're the Play & Charge.

I could buy a wired 360 controller for $34, but was just curious if there was anything better out there.

[morsdraconis]

What is a good PC game pad to use that isn't too pricey? My MS controllers won't work on my computer because they're the Play & Charge.

I could buy a wired 360 controller for $34, but was just curious if there was anything better out there.

I personally use a wired 360 controller and haven't had an issue with it. For the most part, games that use controllers assume that you're using a 360 controller.

[JBHuskers]

This looks interesting. Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army is a standalone of a mod for Sniper Elite I think.

[JBHuskers]

Forge on sale at Steam for $6.79. Question is has it gotten better?

[JBHuskers]

Forge on sale at Steam for $6.79. Question is has it gotten better?

Even cheaper on Green Man Gaming with the 20% off. $5.44. For that I'll give it a try.

[JBHuskers]

Picked up Nuclear Dawn for a total of $3.50 from Gamefly (activates on Steam)

Use code GFDMAR20 to get it to $3.50.

Looks like a pretty sweet game, the user reviews are high on it according to meta.

[gigemaggs99]

question gents...

I'm not the most computer savy guy so I was wondering if someone could he me figure this out...

concerning this:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC
Processor:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better

Operating System:
Windows XP/Vista/7

RAM:
2GB

Graphics Card:
ATI Radeon HD 2x00 or better*
nVidia 7800 or better*
Intel Series 4 integrated graphics or better*

Broadband Internet:
Minimum 256 kbps download, 64 kbps upload

*Minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM and Shader 3.0 or better support.

I have a NVidia GeForce GT 520 graphics card...will that suffice?

I could not find a comparison online 7800 vs 520...or not one that I could understand which is better/more powerful?

Thank you.

[gschwendt]

The 520 is barely better than the 7800 so it should theoretically work.

[gigemaggs99]

The 520 is barely better than the 7800 so it should theoretically work.

Ok, thank you sir. I guess I should look into upgrading that...I'm not 100% sure which is better, I don't need to go top of the line, will have to read up and find reviews. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

This is the computer I have http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...p?EdpNo=557085

I added: Corsair High Perform Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz2x4 to give it 16GB of ram.



I'm also reading reviews on this new Sim City...they don't seem all that positive...would ya'll say it's b/c it's new and needs patches or it's just a headache in general?

Here is one such review: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...eo-game-review

Thanks again,
Gus

[gschwendt]

To give you an idea, here's a benchmark chart to compare video cards. The higher the number, the better.
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

Your 520 comes in at a rating of 357 while the 7800 comes in at 296 (have to look at the high-to-mid chart to see them).

Bear in mind though, not all cards listed with a price are still available to purchase... at least not at that price. May have to do some digging around. I'd recommend looking at the GTX 650. It's new enough that you'll get good support but not top of the line so it won't break the bank (as low as $80 after MiR). That said, you won't be playing very many new games at Very High settings.

[gigemaggs99]

To give you an idea, here's a benchmark chart to compare video cards. The higher the number, the better.
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

Your 520 comes in at a rating of 357 while the 7800 comes in at 296 (have to look at the high-to-mid chart to see them).

Bear in mind though, not all cards listed with a price are still available to purchase... at least not at that price. May have to do some digging around. I'd recommend looking at the GTX 650. It's new enough that you'll get good support but not top of the line so it won't break the bank (as low as $80 after MiR). That said, you won't be playing very many new games at Very High settings.

Ok, sounds good, thanks for the links and info.

My questions are:

1) I'd like to spend less than $500.

2) How do I know if it will work w/ my tower, PC, operation system, power supply, etc....? Or does that not really matter?


Here is one I found on the same site I purchased my PC from...my problem is I'm not 100% sure about all of this stuff and if it will or will not be compatible w/ my machine.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...186&CatId=7387

I'm doing the live chat w/ them now but they don't really have an answer LOL.

[gigemaggs99]

This is the one their support suggested, http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...45&CatId=7387.

I'm not sure what "overclocked" means...I'm not wanting to speed up my processor and burn something out....