| For computer gaming a powerful computer is | | | | accelerated technology that offer powerful sound |
| necessary, and includes specific features, like, a | | | | without putting too much of a load on the CPU. |
| fast processor, lots of RAM and great graphics | | | | Good speakers, such as Digital 5.1 are also a must |
| capabilities. The basic formula to follow is Graphics | | | | have, with surround sound being the best option |
| + RAM + Processor Speed + Screen/Display will | | | | for gaming. |
| deliver a great gaming experience. These features | | | | 4. Memory - RAM |
| are necessary for those who game often and | | | | Having enough RAM memory is crucial for the |
| serious gamers would never settle for less. They | | | | best gaming experience as RAM regulates the |
| are also very useful for any power users because | | | | amount of programs that can run on a computer |
| of their great graphics capabilities, such as, movie | | | | without running into slow downs and crashes. |
| editing, watching and other media and | | | | Since game software is usually quite large at least |
| entertainment. | | | | 2GB to 4GB of 800MHz or 1,066MHz DDR2 |
| 6 Must Have Computer Features for Gaming | | | | memory is recommended for the optimal gaming |
| 1. Monitor/Display | | | | experience. |
| Obviously one of the best features of computer | | | | 5. Graphics - VRAM |
| games is the stunning graphics and a good large | | | | For gaming you must have a high performance |
| monitor will deliver a fantastic gaming experience. | | | | dedicated graphics card with its own power supply |
| Another factor to consider is the response time | | | | for optimal display of the graphics that come with |
| and a high refresh rate of the display in order to | | | | modern games and especially for 3D gaming. |
| have smooth motion in the display. With today's | | | | VRAM memory is a special form of memory that |
| superb LCD monitors, in a variety of sizes, the | | | | is dedicated to video, graphics and all visuals and is |
| images and gaming is better than ever. | | | | specified with the graphics card. Some of the |
| 2. Processor | | | | best options in graphics cards are, ATI Radeon |
| A fast high performance processor is necessary | | | | and Nvidia GeForce. |
| for gaming. Some of the best processors are | | | | 6. Game Pad |
| Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 | | | | The game pad you choose can greatly enhance |
| Extreme. | | | | the gaming experience. For this feature usually |
| 3. Sound | | | | you get what you pay for so get the best one |
| Sound is important for gaming and delivered via | | | | you can afford. |
| quality sounds card, preferably those that have | | | | |