Ultra-High Graphics Detail
January 12, 2006There were quite a few games that I couldn’t run on my previous PC due to the high graphics requirements. That’s no longer a problem on my PCI-Express upgraded PC. The first game I played on the new PC was Age of Empires 3.
My god, it looks incredible.
I’d seen screenshots on IGN and Gamespot, but seeing this game in full motion is quite another experience altogether. The framerate is unbelievably smooth - it’s like watching an animated film. It’s so easy for me to forget about the game and just admire the scenery - the way sunlight is reflected from the trees, the grass swaying in the breeze, and the beauty of the buildings.
I’m planning on playing quite a few other games that I couldn’t run on my old PC - Far Cry, Quake 4, Civilization 4 (on ultra-high detail). The list is endless. Best of all, there are plenty of games with high-quality graphics coming out this year - Morrowind: Oblivion being the most prominent example. And I’ll be able to play all of them. Bliss.
Best of all, if my PC isn’t fast enough to run them, I can buy the parts and upgrade it myself. And I’m confident that I can do a better job than the local techies.
