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<blockquote data-quote="mraya" data-source="post: 287250" data-attributes="member: 9710"><p>Don't buy a G5 Mac if you want to play those games, look for the Mac Pro. I still believe that if you are a hardcore gamer your best option is to make your own system and the main reason for this is the video card options.</p><p></p><p>I have seen the beta of Vanguard running in a Athlon 64 3600 with an ATI 1600 with 512mb of memory and it runs with lag at low video settings, this is a game that will requiere top hardware, also it's been said that the retail version will require DirectX 10 (Vista). Of course Vanguard is an extreme case.</p><p>In the case of Everquest2 you may want to get at least 256mb for video, this is only available with the iMac 20' and more. With the price of that, if you already have the monitor, it would be cheaper to build your own system.</p><p>About Counter Strike or WoW i wouldn't worry, those games have lower requirements, about Never Winter Nights 2 or Splinter Cell i don't know.</p><p></p><p>If you don't mind spending +$2000 for a Mac Pro or if you were considering buying a Dell, Widow PC or similar, go for it. Check the requierements for the heavy games and check the gamer's forums to see what they recommend you and then make your choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mraya, post: 287250, member: 9710"] Don't buy a G5 Mac if you want to play those games, look for the Mac Pro. I still believe that if you are a hardcore gamer your best option is to make your own system and the main reason for this is the video card options. I have seen the beta of Vanguard running in a Athlon 64 3600 with an ATI 1600 with 512mb of memory and it runs with lag at low video settings, this is a game that will requiere top hardware, also it's been said that the retail version will require DirectX 10 (Vista). Of course Vanguard is an extreme case. In the case of Everquest2 you may want to get at least 256mb for video, this is only available with the iMac 20' and more. With the price of that, if you already have the monitor, it would be cheaper to build your own system. About Counter Strike or WoW i wouldn't worry, those games have lower requirements, about Never Winter Nights 2 or Splinter Cell i don't know. If you don't mind spending +$2000 for a Mac Pro or if you were considering buying a Dell, Widow PC or similar, go for it. Check the requierements for the heavy games and check the gamer's forums to see what they recommend you and then make your choice. [/QUOTE]
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