You want to buy a new gaming desktop computer, but the choices available are overwhelming. Choosing the right gaming PC can be hit or miss. Do you really need all the smart options for the most expensive models? If you reduce your purchase, will you regret it in six months because it does not run the latest game? Here are two important tips to help you make a smart purchase of your next gaming PC.
Best picture
1. Resolution - Whether you are buying a new LCD monitor or using one you already have, make sure your PC supports your LCD's original resolution, and ideally its maximum resolution as well. The original resolution means the number of pixels it supports, without scaling the image up or down. For example, if you Having an LCD with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, but the video card on your PC does not support this, you will need to scale the image to fit that display, and it will rob you of the image quality.
2. Interface type - DVI cables usually provide better picture quality than VGA. Make sure the video connectors on the PC match the screen. You can buy converters, but sometimes they do not work and you sacrifice image quality.
Choice of video processing: integrated or expansion card
If you are interested in high end Gamer PC, do not buy a computer with integrated video. This is a cost-saving approach that focuses on price rather than quality. This will probably mean that other components are chosen for price vs. performance. Instead, buy a PC that uses a dedicated graphics card. Google the model number and read reviews, or check tomshardware.com to find out if the card is powerful enough to play the game you want in a given video resolution. Go with a PCI express 2.0 card. If you only play flash-based or Facebook games, embedded video should be good enough.
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