Playing games at max settings... what do I need?

ILLigitt · 06-09-2008, 12:07 PM

I realize the difference between WoW at max settings, and something like Crysis at max settings, is quite a bit different, so I'm making WoW a separate question (as that's what I play the most anyway)

What do I need to play WoW at max settings? What's more important: getting a dual core processor, or upgrading my video card (right now I'm using a GeForce 6600 and an AMD Athlon 64 3200+)? What do you recommend I do for both, for max WoW settings?

Aside from that, what do I need if I want to play some more demanding games at max settings (i.e. Bioshock, Crysis, etc.)?

ebackhus · 06-09-2008, 05:39 PM

I play WoW maxed out with the specs listed under My System. My girlfriend has an Athlon64 3000+ with a 6800GT OC and also runs it maxed on my 57" HDTV. My room mate has a Athlon XP 2500+ and a Radeon 9700 and runs it maxed at 1280x1024.

Darkl0rd_LaCN · 06-09-2008, 06:46 PM

I scheme intel core duo with 2GB RAM with your current graphics card will be perfect

06-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ILLigitt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leavenworth, KS Posts: 42 OS: Windows XP SP3 My System	Playing games at max settings... what do I need? I realize the difference between WoW at max settings, and something like Crysis at max settings, is quite a bit different, so I'm making WoW a separate question (as that's what I play the most anyway) What do I need to play WoW at max settings? What's more important: getting a dual core processor, or upgrading my video card (right now I'm using a GeForce 6600 and an AMD Athlon 64 3200+)? What do you recommend I do for both, for max WoW settings? Aside from that, what do I need if I want to play some more demanding games at max settings (i.e. Bioshock, Crysis, etc.)? __________________ This fallen angel could stitch a wing with a shoe string.

06-09-2008, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,341 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Playing games at max settings... what do I need? I play WoW maxed out with the specs listed under My System. My girlfriend has an Athlon64 3000+ with a 6800GT OC and also runs it maxed on my 57" HDTV. My room mate has a Athlon XP 2500+ and a Radeon 9700 and runs it maxed at 1280x1024. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

06-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darkl0rd_LaCN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8 OS: Vista Business, XP SP2,3, Vista Ulitmate, Server 2003 and 2008	Re: Playing games at max settings... what do I need? I scheme intel core duo with 2GB RAM with your current graphics card will be perfect