An interesting article on Hardware V.s. Games..

[Hellbinder]

http://news.com.com/2100-1040-955999.html?tag=fd_lede

A pretty fun read, with a lot of "quotes" from various peeps. They go right off the deep end in some points... showing just how ignorant the writer is...

Most game developers continue to support integrated chipsets, however, mostly through building-block game design that gives players the option to turn off resource-hungry effects such as anti-aliasing.

Game performance issues on intgergrated chipsets have *nothing* whatsoever to do with AA. Heck.. they cant even render the Textures correctly in some cases..

and from an intel guy...

Intel spokesman George Alfs said the 845G works well for its intended audience. "The 845G is a mainstream solution that's great for most games and everyday business and home use

LOL!!! the 845G great for *most games*... riiiiiighhht...

 

[Maverick]

Well, considering that the most graphically intensive game that the majority of PC users are likely to play is "The Sims", he may well be right...

 

[ben6]

Actually the week of August 24th on NPD Funworld was a bit amusing

1. Warcraft III: Reign Of Chaos - Vivendi Universal Publishing $56
2. Madden NFL 2003 - Electronic Arts $28
3. The Sims: Vacation Expansion Pack - Electronic Arts $27
4. The Sims - Electronic Arts $43
5. The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack - Electronic Arts $28
6. Neverwinter Nights - Infogrames Entertainment $50
7. Backyard Baseball 2003 - Infogrames Entertainment $20
8. Medal Of Honor: Allied Assault - Electronic Arts $47
9. Grand Theft Auto 3 - Take 2 Interactive/Rockstar $48
10. Medieval: Total War - Activision $36

At least Warcraft and Madden can be considered real games but the next 3 are all The Sims and expansions LOL