I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on a 970. I don't 'need' to....but...the 480 is getting a bit long in the tooth at nearly 5 years old. It still handles 90% of everything really well, 4 gens out of one card, not bad not bad...ugh...decisions decisions...
Man 480 and still going, that is great.I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on a 970. I don't 'need' to....but...the 480 is getting a bit long in the tooth at nearly 5 years old. It still handles 90% of everything really well, 4 gens out of one card, not bad not bad...ugh...decisions decisions...
I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on a 970. I don't 'need' to....but...the 480 is getting a bit long in the tooth at nearly 5 years old. It still handles 90% of everything really well, 4 gens out of one card, not bad not bad...ugh...decisions decisions...
practical example:
if i tried to play quake live from a couch, i would suck. i need the fine motor control, the accuracy i get from being in a specific position relating to my screen, in a certain posture.
this also stresses me; a couch doesnt stress me.
just figure out the inverse, couch = more fun, desk = more skill.
Are you moving goal posts?
You can play ANY PC game from a couch with a wireless Xbox 360 controller, just as easily as a console. In fact, PC games have supported gamepads since the Xbox more than 5 years ago.
Play quake live on your office PC if you want keyboard / mouse, because pretty much Intel's integrated graphics is all you need :lol:
For every AAA game out there, the console is "better because you can do it from a couch" argument is utter BS.
My primary gaming computer is a full tower HTPC connected to a 46" 3DTV. Going back to a desk would be a huge step backward.
^ I agree with this too. Some game genres (especially twitch FPS + RTS) just "feel" more right sitting closer to the screen and leaning forward into the action. I couldn't play Quake or Age of Empires style games "slouching on a couch" even with an identical keyboard + mouse to what I'd use at a desk. Personally I think it's due to posture related variable response times & HUD design rather than input hardware / technology.I actually get what he means, certain games call for..certain distances and postures/positioning for optimal playstyles. I am that way with LOL. If I'm even slightly out of my normal posture it messes my whole game up.
Now that being said, you can still use a keyboard and mouse with a TV, there's really no reason you can't if you've already went to the trouble of hooking up the PC to the TV, but some games simply don't translate well to the 12 foot distance you might be sitting from it (example LOL).
I actually get what he means, certain games call for..certain distances and postures/positioning for optimal playstyles. I am that way with LOL. If I'm even slightly out of my normal posture it messes my whole game up.
Now that being said, you can still use a keyboard and mouse with a TV, there's really no reason you can't if you've already went to the trouble of hooking up the PC to the TV, but some games simply don't translate well to the 12 foot distance you might be sitting from it (example LOL).
I think this may be more about what you are used to, and not some inherent need.
Not to belittle your fact, but PC games have supported gamepads for more than 20 years.In fact, PC games have supported gamepads since the Xbox more than 5 years ago. .
My PC has a 7770, Phenom II X4 and a crummy old DDR2 motherboard, runs games fine. Only thing that annoys me about it is fan noise- might be tempted to replace the GPU with a quieter card, but that's it. Don't see the need to spend a fortune to play the games I like when I can just turn the settings down slightly.
This is the one my friend and I had on our pentium 120's, it was called "The Champ"Not to belittle your fact, but PC games have supported gamepads for more than 20 years.
My PC has a 7770, Phenom II X4 and a crummy old DDR2 motherboard, runs games fine. Only thing that annoys me about it is fan noise- might be tempted to replace the GPU with a quieter card, but that's it. Don't see the need to spend a fortune to play the games I like when I can just turn the settings down slightly.
And first let me say that I myself am a PC gamer...
But do you start asking yourself "Am I crazy for wanting/needing to buy a new $350 GPU just so that I can play the newest game when the (game) looks and plays pretty darn good on a console that costs about the same as my video card alone?"
Do you ever begin to question your ROI?
I mean when you look at games like Borderlands you realize that TOP END graphics are NOT a requirement for a game to be fun. Would Dragon Age: Inquisition be any LESS fun with Borderland style graphics...?
And I KNOW you can do so much more than play games on your PC but do you think there might be a MIDDLE GROUND device at a price point between the CONSOLE ($395) and a nice gaming rig ($1300) some day?
If they would come out with a quality, reliable mouse and game pad (WSAD, Run, Jump keys) for consoles, I would be VERY tempted...
I don't know, I just feel there comes a point where FPS and shadows begin...over shadowing...the FUN of gaming.
Hope to hear your thoughts...
Thanks!