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ylexot said:
Good point, Ylexot. I think game computer and I think of more than that.
2 questions can resolve how high end of a system he needs.
1) Does he play the newer FPS games? (first-person shooters - Doom3, Half-Life 2, etc...)
2) Does he play any online games?
3) Does he play any other graphic intensive storyline type games (he will know if they are graphics intensive... hopefully)
If none of the above are true, you can price lower like ylexot points out. If any of the above is true, you need higher end computing (along like what I pointed out).
To answer your other questions, Alex.
Yes, more RAM and higher end video card is better if you are doing graphic intensive games. Again, this will depend on the games. You will get highest settings on Age of Mythology, Civilization, Sims, Dungeon Siege, and other basic games with what I suggested and even something lower. Also, there is a balance. It is not worth getting 4 gigs of RAM if your computer can't make use of it.
If he is using games like those that match my questions above, then 2 gigs is sufficient. The best video card you can afford (RADEON or NVIDIA ... don't use others brands) for those games also. Don't worry about the best processor. The RAM and video card will carry the weight. Your difference in performance from a 3.0 to 3.4 processor is minimal for gaming if you have 2 gigs and the video card.
