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i got a small 19' monitor, and when i play i play all my games nice and smooth but until i got my new 20' monitor my games kinda get a bit laggy does this mean i need a bigger ram? i got 2gb of ram at the moment
my pc specs
windows 7 ultimate
2.33 ghz intel quadcore
nvidia geforce gt 220
2gb ram
Answer
Generally, 2GB of RAM is pretty good for games. One or two games may load faster if you had 3GB, but even that doesn't affect the basic game play, which is still fine with 2GB.
The reason the larger monitor size decreased your game performance is probably because you switched to a higher resolution.
For example, if you switched from a 1280 x 1024 resolution (or 1440 x 900) to 1680 x 1050, that's roughly 35% more pixels the video card needs to push. That would definitely affect performance. Jumping all the way to a 1080p monitor (1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080) would be even worse. That's 75% more pixels.
The GeForce GT 220 isn't really that fast. It's a decent lower-midrange card. It's not quite as fast as a Radeon 4670.
Your PC has decent specs, but if you wanted to increase the gaming performance substantially, you would need to upgrade both the CPU and the video card. (At 2.33 GHz, the Intel quad core is a little slow, and those low-end quads also have a small cache size.)
Generally, 2GB of RAM is pretty good for games. One or two games may load faster if you had 3GB, but even that doesn't affect the basic game play, which is still fine with 2GB.
The reason the larger monitor size decreased your game performance is probably because you switched to a higher resolution.
For example, if you switched from a 1280 x 1024 resolution (or 1440 x 900) to 1680 x 1050, that's roughly 35% more pixels the video card needs to push. That would definitely affect performance. Jumping all the way to a 1080p monitor (1920 x 1200 or 1920 x 1080) would be even worse. That's 75% more pixels.
The GeForce GT 220 isn't really that fast. It's a decent lower-midrange card. It's not quite as fast as a Radeon 4670.
Your PC has decent specs, but if you wanted to increase the gaming performance substantially, you would need to upgrade both the CPU and the video card. (At 2.33 GHz, the Intel quad core is a little slow, and those low-end quads also have a small cache size.)
Should i Get a Gaming PC or a Console ?
Yaman
Now i Want to buy a New Gaming PC/Console in the Next Month. i Can't Figure out Which one to get. Should i Get a High Spec PC or should i just get a Console. now i'm Stuck Between a Laptop, Desktop and a PS3. Everyone of them has it's Pros and Cons. i'm Currently Thinking about buying A Desktop for it's High Performance. But Some people Keep telling me to get a PS3. Can somebody please Explain which one should i get and Why ? And One More Thing, is Multiplayer Gaming on PC as good as Multiplayer gaming on Playstation Network ? And Can You Play Online on PC Just Like on PS3 (CoD, Battlefield...) ?
Answer
The first thing to consider are what games do you want to play and which platforms are those games available for?
Second, what is your preferred method of playing? Do you prefer keyboard/mouse or controller? Do you play a lot of online multiplayer or mainly offline/single player?
A large number of popular titles are available on both the PS3 and PC, like COD and Battlefield, but a large number of games are only on PS3 or PC so pay attention to those.
Online multiplayer is free for both platforms. You cannot play against players using different hardware than you. So, PS3 players can only play against other PS3 players - not PC players. This might be an issue for you if you want to play against your friends.
Comparing PS3, laptop, desktop (hardware):
PS3
Pros: Cheap ($250), easy to use, supports blu-ray movies, 3d blu-ray movies and 3d games if you have a 3DTV. Built in WiFi and Ethernet for network connectivity.
Cons: Only supports resolutions up to 1080p (1920x1080). Does not support Mouse/Keyboard for games. Limited (broken, IMHO) backwards compatibility with PS2 games.
PC Laptop
Pros: Portable. Don't have to worry about external monitor or speakers as everything is included. Built in Ethernet and WiFi for network connectivity.
Cons: You'll want an external mouse for serious gaming sessions - the touch pad won't cut it. Laptops generally cost more than desktops with comparable processor, RAM and video card specs. Laptops aren't as powerful as desktops. Other than replacing the RAM or hard drive, laptops generally cannot be upgraded. You have to buy a whole new unit. Laptops with screens larger than 15" are large and cumbersome, making them difficult to lug around.
PC Desktop
Pros: Access to the newest, most powerful hardware. Fully upgradeable, modifiable and customizable.
Cons: Most do not come with built-in WiFi, which might be a problem if you can't run a long Ethernet cable to the router. Power comes with price. The sky is the limit here.
Console (PS3) vs. PC for gaming:
Console
Pro: Cheap. Easy to use. Updates are (mostly) automated. No worries about anti-virus, tweaking processes to get more performance.
Cons: Certain genres just don't play well on consoles like RTS and turn-based strategy games like Civilization. Hardware is locked - no upgrades. When a new console arrives, you need to buy a whole new console for those games.
PC
Pro: Can customize to suit you better. Can use keyboard/mouse or use a controller. Lots of variety to choose from. Can upgrade hardware to improve performance. Much better backwards compatibility than consoles.
Cons: Price. Gaming PCs start at about $800. A nicely configured laptop is about $1500, while a desktop is about $1200. Of course the sky is the limit but honestly anyone who spends >$2000 on a desktop nowadays is a fool. Not nearly as many games as a console. Development has really shifted towards consoles this generation, with the PC getting a last minute port - if that - of a game. Sure there are some big name PC developers that are still around but compared to just 10 years ago, it's not the same.
The first thing to consider are what games do you want to play and which platforms are those games available for?
Second, what is your preferred method of playing? Do you prefer keyboard/mouse or controller? Do you play a lot of online multiplayer or mainly offline/single player?
A large number of popular titles are available on both the PS3 and PC, like COD and Battlefield, but a large number of games are only on PS3 or PC so pay attention to those.
Online multiplayer is free for both platforms. You cannot play against players using different hardware than you. So, PS3 players can only play against other PS3 players - not PC players. This might be an issue for you if you want to play against your friends.
Comparing PS3, laptop, desktop (hardware):
PS3
Pros: Cheap ($250), easy to use, supports blu-ray movies, 3d blu-ray movies and 3d games if you have a 3DTV. Built in WiFi and Ethernet for network connectivity.
Cons: Only supports resolutions up to 1080p (1920x1080). Does not support Mouse/Keyboard for games. Limited (broken, IMHO) backwards compatibility with PS2 games.
PC Laptop
Pros: Portable. Don't have to worry about external monitor or speakers as everything is included. Built in Ethernet and WiFi for network connectivity.
Cons: You'll want an external mouse for serious gaming sessions - the touch pad won't cut it. Laptops generally cost more than desktops with comparable processor, RAM and video card specs. Laptops aren't as powerful as desktops. Other than replacing the RAM or hard drive, laptops generally cannot be upgraded. You have to buy a whole new unit. Laptops with screens larger than 15" are large and cumbersome, making them difficult to lug around.
PC Desktop
Pros: Access to the newest, most powerful hardware. Fully upgradeable, modifiable and customizable.
Cons: Most do not come with built-in WiFi, which might be a problem if you can't run a long Ethernet cable to the router. Power comes with price. The sky is the limit here.
Console (PS3) vs. PC for gaming:
Console
Pro: Cheap. Easy to use. Updates are (mostly) automated. No worries about anti-virus, tweaking processes to get more performance.
Cons: Certain genres just don't play well on consoles like RTS and turn-based strategy games like Civilization. Hardware is locked - no upgrades. When a new console arrives, you need to buy a whole new console for those games.
PC
Pro: Can customize to suit you better. Can use keyboard/mouse or use a controller. Lots of variety to choose from. Can upgrade hardware to improve performance. Much better backwards compatibility than consoles.
Cons: Price. Gaming PCs start at about $800. A nicely configured laptop is about $1500, while a desktop is about $1200. Of course the sky is the limit but honestly anyone who spends >$2000 on a desktop nowadays is a fool. Not nearly as many games as a console. Development has really shifted towards consoles this generation, with the PC getting a last minute port - if that - of a game. Sure there are some big name PC developers that are still around but compared to just 10 years ago, it's not the same.
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