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8 reasons why PC gaming is better than console gaming
AppWizard
March 1, 2025

8 reasons why PC gaming is better than console gaming

PC gaming offers a vast library of games, including mainstream titles, indie games, and classic re-releases. Major first-party titles are increasingly available on PC, diminishing the appeal of console exclusives. PCs excel in game preservation, allowing access to classic titles through emulators and tools like DOSBox. The PC gaming community benefits from mods that enhance older games with improved graphics and new content. PCs provide unmatched performance and customization options, allowing gamers to tailor their experience. Unlike consoles, PC gaming does not require subscription fees for online multiplayer. PCs can be upgraded incrementally, extending their lifespan and saving money. Emulation on PCs allows access to games from various consoles without original hardware. PC gamers enjoy extensive creative control over their gaming setups, including hardware and peripherals.
Can my 14-year-old gaming PC, loaded with the one-time most powerful graphics card in the world, still deliver a good PC gaming experience in 2024?
AppWizard
September 25, 2024

Can my 14-year-old gaming PC, loaded with the one-time most powerful graphics card in the world, still deliver a good PC gaming experience in 2024?

The author discovered an old graphics card, the Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5970 4GB, from 2009 and upgraded their retro gaming rig with an Intel Core i7 Extreme 975 processor and 16GB of Corsair DDR3 RAM. They overclocked the HD 5970 using MSI Afterburner and installed Windows 10. The HD 5970 lacks DirectX 12 compatibility, so the author selected compatible games from their library, including Doom, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Prey, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Skyrim: Special Edition, Thief, and Crysis 3. The rig successfully ran Crysis 3 with good graphical fidelity, Doom at playable frame rates on low/medium settings, Kingdom Come: Deliverance smoothly at HD resolution, Prey at medium settings, Thief at reduced settings for smooth performance, Skyrim: Special Edition with optimizations, and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at low settings. The experiment showcased the enduring capabilities of the ATI Radeon HD 5970 4GB in modern gaming.
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