Best Combi

[topnode]

Hello PC Gurus!

Was just curious: Whats the best cpu/motherboard/video card combination for the best gaming experience?

[HAL9000]

It's not really going to come down to CPU at all (AMD/Intel). With affordable processors in the 1.5-1.8Ghz range, there is more than enough speed to satisfy any game out there. Get yourself a quality motherboard, then either a GeForce2 or 3 (not the MX versions) or an ATI Radeon video card. IMHO, GeForce for pure speed, Radeon for good speed and best picture quality.

[topnode]

Thanks for quick response HAL. By the way, why not the MX versions?

I go for best picture quality anyday. Not really into quake, more of the F16/MS Flight Sim/Mechwarrior kind of player.

[mc2phat]

The MX series are budget cards, and won't hit over thirty fps or so. It is worth it to spend a bit more and get way better performance.