TBH there are already people posting on the OcUK forums that have the E6600 and the X6800. The only difference between both is the stock speed and the fact that you can adjust the multiplier on the X6800.
Both CPU's have been clocked up to 3.6Ghz and ran under load running "dual prime" on air...
Why would you want realism, its a game and Arcade game made for pleasure and fun. We want escapism, the laws of world physics dont apply. We want fun and excitement. If you enjoy FPS games but require more realism, join the Army and be all you can be. If you want realistic driving games, get in...
Guys... dont miss the point about the X360.
For a PC gamer who plays FPS, your PC will never be beaten, due to the controlability. A console controller will never make the grade when you are talkng about Hardcore FPS multiplayer.
However...
You will never beat Consoles when it comes...
I think I missed a crucial word BACK
It should have read "I would be utterly depressed if I had to go BACK to res less than 1920 x 1200". Once you play HL2 in 1920 x 1200 on a 24" Widescreen, pushing dual 6800 Ultra's in SLI you can't even look at a Playstation / X box without squinting...
Im not going to get into an argument with you over what are the best controls for gaming, as I know that Keyboard and Mouse win hand down, apart from playing racing or fighting games, which we have PC gaming pads for.....
I have an xBox and a PS2, well; they are my sons, but I enjoy...
Buttons...lol
Using Enemy Territory/RTCW as a quick example
12345678 for weapon change.
WASD
F action/ open close etc
C crouch
Shift run
CTRL walk.
Q Lean Left
E Lean Right
lol... I can on and on
B Binoculars
P drop weapon/pick another up.
V +...
People should get over the hype of these new consoles. PC' s and PC games are always going to be the leaders when it comes to gaming, to the true gamer that is!!!
I would be totally and utterly depressed if I had to go to any game that had a resoloution lower than 1920 x 1200. Imagine...
If you are looking forward to Battlefield 2 as much as I am, you will love these new Demo Video's
Check em out
These are well worth the download, the game is so much better than my already high expectations.