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What Is A Game Rig?
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Published: October 16, 2006
Any average Joe can build a computer with the proper tools and an instruction manual. However, what exactly does it take to have the fastest, most efficient system around? Well, that depends.
If you're a huge PC gamer, Game rigging is a must have. What is game rigging and how does one do it?
If you know anything about it, this can mean anything from equipping your computer with a hand held joystick to completely changing the hardware interior. Ultimately, the goal of game rigging is to give you the highest gaming experience possible. Most current games require a faster processor, lots of RAM, and a pretty expensive vid card so basic game rigging starts with the hardware.
Financially conscious (as game rigging does take time and money) might I suggest, instead of buying a computer where you'd have to take it apart and most likely mess something up with the original programming, you build it from scratch. (Unless you really wish to spend money and buy a complete system. In this case, you can find one here at Sams Club for reasonably cheap. However, doing it yourself turns about to be about a thousand dollars cheaper. Trust me!) You want to build something with four to eight USB 2.0 ports (preferably two in the front) to easily change drivers when needed. Obviously, you can't build a monitor but purchasing them online is very simple. If this is the first computer you're building, any technology store can help you find what you're looking for. Aim for something suitable to your needs as far as resolution and Hz. Game rigging is a process in which you'll want to see actual results. And you can't see results on a second hand monitor. Once you've dealt with the monitor, you'll want an Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition with 3.73 G Hz, one of the ultimates for game rigging.
The processor also includes Intel NetBurst microarchitecture enhancing the softwares ability to multi task more effectively. But, once again, for the cheap, Intel does sell quality processors at a lower price. The Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor works just as fine even though it may move a fraction of a second slower.
Other hardware that can help game rig your computer is expanded RAM space and the most up to date vid card possible. The Video card (for example, the Leadtek GeForce 6800 Ultra also made by Intel) can project a game onto up to two screens using the same processor, giving you, the gamer, a surround view effect.
Game rigging when not referring to Pcs, also promotes the use of emulators, allowing the gamer to play different games from different systems on one. IE, playing Super Mario Brothers on Xbox instead of Nintendo. However, unless you know where to get an emulator, it can be difficult when doing your first game rig. Once you're ready to test drive your new system, try putting in your old games and playing them again from start to finish. Doom3 is a personal suggestion as there are more intense gaming sequences which are enhanced by the new processor and vid card.
Ultimately, from rigging it yourself, you'll learn it's not about winning the game, just who has the best system.
Sam's Club 2000-2006. SAM's west Inc. 7 September 2006. <Http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/naviagte.do?c atg=6743>
Hardwarezone.com 1998-2006. Hardware Zone Pte Ltd. 7 September 2006. <Http://www.hardwarezone.com/microsite/ecgr/rig 2_cpu.shtml>
Intel.com. 2006.Intel Corporation. 7 September 2006. <http://www.intel.com>
If you're a huge PC gamer, Game rigging is a must have. What is game rigging and how does one do it?
If you know anything about it, this can mean anything from equipping your computer with a hand held joystick to completely changing the hardware interior. Ultimately, the goal of game rigging is to give you the highest gaming experience possible. Most current games require a faster processor, lots of RAM, and a pretty expensive vid card so basic game rigging starts with the hardware.
Financially conscious (as game rigging does take time and money) might I suggest, instead of buying a computer where you'd have to take it apart and most likely mess something up with the original programming, you build it from scratch. (Unless you really wish to spend money and buy a complete system. In this case, you can find one here at Sams Club for reasonably cheap. However, doing it yourself turns about to be about a thousand dollars cheaper. Trust me!) You want to build something with four to eight USB 2.0 ports (preferably two in the front) to easily change drivers when needed. Obviously, you can't build a monitor but purchasing them online is very simple. If this is the first computer you're building, any technology store can help you find what you're looking for. Aim for something suitable to your needs as far as resolution and Hz. Game rigging is a process in which you'll want to see actual results. And you can't see results on a second hand monitor. Once you've dealt with the monitor, you'll want an Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition with 3.73 G Hz, one of the ultimates for game rigging.
The processor also includes Intel NetBurst microarchitecture enhancing the softwares ability to multi task more effectively. But, once again, for the cheap, Intel does sell quality processors at a lower price. The Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor works just as fine even though it may move a fraction of a second slower.
Other hardware that can help game rig your computer is expanded RAM space and the most up to date vid card possible. The Video card (for example, the Leadtek GeForce 6800 Ultra also made by Intel) can project a game onto up to two screens using the same processor, giving you, the gamer, a surround view effect.
Game rigging when not referring to Pcs, also promotes the use of emulators, allowing the gamer to play different games from different systems on one. IE, playing Super Mario Brothers on Xbox instead of Nintendo. However, unless you know where to get an emulator, it can be difficult when doing your first game rig. Once you're ready to test drive your new system, try putting in your old games and playing them again from start to finish. Doom3 is a personal suggestion as there are more intense gaming sequences which are enhanced by the new processor and vid card.
Ultimately, from rigging it yourself, you'll learn it's not about winning the game, just who has the best system.
Sam's Club 2000-2006. SAM's west Inc. 7 September 2006. <Http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/naviagte.do?c atg=6743>
Hardwarezone.com 1998-2006. Hardware Zone Pte Ltd. 7 September 2006. <Http://www.hardwarezone.com/microsite/ecgr/rig 2_cpu.shtml>
Intel.com. 2006.Intel Corporation. 7 September 2006. <http://www.intel.com>
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