pc gaming superiority

And whose fault was that they can't compete on the GPU market? Have you heard of Intel's Larrabee?

The point is, AMD wins the GPU contest and has for years and that's ALL THAT matters when doing High Definition and graphically intensive applications.

Xtasy26

And I don't see an AMD GPU in your rig.:o:P

a sandy bridge that beats any AMD is around $200. come on, that's not a bad price at all.

lespaul1919

That is just the cpu price you still need memory and a motherboard. This is after the whole glich problem with the original boards so that is even more money.

you need a motherboard and ram for any other processor as well, so not sure how that matters.

you need a motherboard and ram for any other processor as well, so not sure how that matters.

lespaul1919

For amd you just need a cpu. Bulldozer will be good on socket am3+ of course depending on the speed a new motherboard might be good idea.

Wow, how did this thread turn into AMD vs Intel? Giving PC gamers a good name, are we?C_Rule

My bad just putting some info out there. As a pc gamer trying to get the best bang for my buck amd is the way to go.

On system wars, everything is exaggerated.

Wow, how did this thread turn into AMD vs Intel? Giving PC gamers a good name, are we?C_Rule

You're absolutely right, this is not the place for such a discussion. On the other hand, I don't see how having a debate about the merits of different brands would reflect bad on PC gamers in general. ???

On system wars, everything is exaggerated.

Barbariser

Good point. Very true.

a sandy bridge that beats any AMD is around $200. come on, that's not a bad price at all.

lespaul1919

Any AMD Phenom + AMD HD 5770 will not only beat Sandy Bridge but will Crush it in HD applications and graphic intensive applications for $200.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-sandy-bridge-review-intel-core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/11

Running applications at 1024 x 768 to get good frame rates. Ewwwww....is this the 1990's? LOL.

For $200 an AMD CPU + AMD HD 5770 will run apps in FULL HD 1080P or 1050P maxed out. Not this 1024x768 low settings crap with Intel Sandy Bridge and Intel HD graphics.

[QUOTE="Xtasy26"]

And whose fault was that they can't compete on the GPU market? Have you heard of Intel's Larrabee?

The point is, AMD wins the GPU contest and has for years and that's ALL THAT matters when doing High Definition and graphically intensive applications.

topsemag55

And I don't see an AMD GPU in your rig.:o:P

I have a XFX AMD HD 6970 2GB GPU. 8)

Intel and Nvidia FTW! Only Nvidia is able to handle Duke's Big Package 8)

Guys I was just curious out there if any of you think that the "greatness" and "superiority" of PC gaming has been greatly inflated by its fanboys? I play both PC and console games and while I find games on both platforms to be fun, I just dont see this vast superiority that the hardcore PC gamers do. I know that my lack of having a true gaming rig has something to do with my opinion, but with games like ME2, BFBC2, Black Ops, MW 2, Crysis 2, DAO/DA2, Brink, FNV and others I simply dont see the advantage to playing them on PC over console. Your thoughts?

kungfuchaos

No it is not overblown. PCs are superior in almost all areas to consoles. This is similar to comparing a Honda to a Lamborghini. Yes, the Honda is cheaper and gets better gas mileage as well as a few other things, but overall, in terms of performance and driving capabilities, the Lamborghini is superior.

I have a XFX AMD HD 6970 2GB GPU. 8)

Xtasy26

AMD just bought ATI - they don't make Radeon cards.:P