XBOX, PS3 or Graphics Card?

Dashken · 2nd Jul 2009, 01:06 PM

I'm in a dilemma now.

XBOX - Cheaper and games are also "cheaper"
PS3 - Some exclusive games I really like but generally games are expensive
Graphics Card - Outdated too fast. New games are hard on graphics card even if I bought a good one now, 6-8 months down the road... need to buy again?

Some thoughts would be highly appreciated.

PsYkHoTiK · 2nd Jul 2009, 01:27 PM

Xbox is alright but it's pretty shitty hardware wise. Paid online multiplayer.

PS3 is really nice but you'll need a HD setup to really enjoy it. Does a ton of things and will do a lot more as time goes on (constantly adding features).

I personally think graphics cards are the cheapest choice. But again they get replaced fast (6 months cycle haha).

Zenphic · 3rd Jul 2009, 08:00 AM

I'd go with a graphics card. PC tech gets old pretty quick, but you can still play the latest games; you'd just need to turn the quality down a bit. Anyway, always buy a video card that's in the mid-range, so you can sell it down the road without losing too much money, and buy a new card!

Falcone · 3rd Jul 2009, 08:58 AM

I say PS3, it came a long way. Games are good, well dun buy too many just one then buy another.

Damn I miss my PS3.

Adrian Wong · 3rd Jul 2009, 10:43 AM

I would prefer to go with a graphics card upgrade. True, newer games will keep pushing the requirements higher and higher. However, not all games require insane amounts of graphics processing power.

With the exception of Crysis and Crysis Warhead, the other 3D FPS games have pretty reasonable performance requirements. As long as you do not insist on anti-aliasing, I think a reasonable graphics card upgrade (GTX 260+ or Radeon HD 4850 level) would run most games very well with most of the eye candy enabled.

Don't forget, you also get to play other kinds of games... and you can still use the computer for work!

Dashken · 3rd Jul 2009, 06:13 PM

I wish I'm staying in KL.

Dashken · 3rd Jul 2009, 06:39 PM

Yeah... I do agree. After many days of thinking, I'm moving towards graphics card because my LCD tv, my dad always watching.

So, after move to new house, I'll have my PC all to myself. Old PC will be downloading, new PC will use to play game. Hmm... 4870 or 4890? 4890 or 275GTX?

Consoles are headache. Jasper la, Falcone la, 3ROD la... RROD la... waa...!!!

How much power do I need to power up the config below? I meant the PSU.

Quote:

Q9450
ATI 4870
4GB RAM
4 x 1TB HDD

Thanks in advance.

Chai · 3rd Jul 2009, 09:46 PM

I definitely prefer PS3 for gaming now. I think you have to own one to truly appreciate console.

I have a perfectly game-able graphics card, but I find myself playing PS3 far more often. In fact, I haven't game on PC for quite a while. Any other games other than FPS? PC gaming is super boring now.

PsYkHoTiK · 3rd Jul 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dashken

Consoles are headache. Jasper la, Falcone la, 3ROD la... RROD la... waa...!!!

I love how you mentioned the XBOX 360 as all headaches....

I have friends who have gone through 6-7 within the three year RRoD warranty.

They'll call me and go "Ugh dude, I can't play gears/halo with you. RRoD."

I vote for PS3 haha.

Chai · 3rd Jul 2009, 10:09 PM

Oh yeah, I still have a 8800GTX lying around. Do you want it?

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PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	Xbox is alright but it's pretty shitty hardware wise. Paid online multiplayer. PS3 is really nice but you'll need a HD setup to really enjoy it. Does a ton of things and will do a lot more as time goes on (constantly adding features). I personally think graphics cards are the cheapest choice. But again they get replaced fast (6 months cycle haha). __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

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Zenphic Super Active Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,098 Reputation: 467 Rep Power: 9	I'd go with a graphics card. PC tech gets old pretty quick, but you can still play the latest games; you'd just need to turn the quality down a bit. Anyway, always buy a video card that's in the mid-range, so you can sell it down the road without losing too much money, and buy a new card! __________________ E2160 @ 1.8Ghz (0.95V) \| XFX 650i Ultra \| 2x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 \| Gigabyte GeForce 6600 \| Hitachi Desktar T7K250 250GB \| CM Mystique 632 \| 2x Noctua NF-S12 800RPM \| CM RPP 550W

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,303 Reputation: 3574 Rep Power: 75	I would prefer to go with a graphics card upgrade. True, newer games will keep pushing the requirements higher and higher. However, not all games require insane amounts of graphics processing power. With the exception of Crysis and Crysis Warhead, the other 3D FPS games have pretty reasonable performance requirements. As long as you do not insist on anti-aliasing, I think a reasonable graphics card upgrade (GTX 260+ or Radeon HD 4850 level) would run most games very well with most of the eye candy enabled. Don't forget, you also get to play other kinds of games... and you can still use the computer for work! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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3rd Jul 2009, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	I definitely prefer PS3 for gaming now. I think you have to own one to truly appreciate console. I have a perfectly game-able graphics card, but I find myself playing PS3 far more often. In fact, I haven't game on PC for quite a while. Any other games other than FPS? PC gaming is super boring now. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Oh yeah, I still have a 8800GTX lying around. Do you want it? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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