Those who use their computers for playing games often experience slow loading, low graphics, slow gameplay and many other issues. Less RAM, slow processors, low graphic cards, too many background programs etc. are the main causes of compromised gameplay. Keep in mind that a computer isn’t only made for gaming, it also handles a wide variety of other tasks. So, users will need the best resources to get a gaming experience anywhere near to a gaming console. Although, the resources required for each game are different, the optimum resources required for most games include:
– At least 3GB RAM
– 3 GHz or higher processor
– 1.25 GB or higher graphic card
These are the resources that gaming users should have for a good gaming experience. If you have these resources and need to further improve gaming experience, try using these methods:
Ignoring the looks to focus on performance:
Windows offers some great animations and effects to make your PC look cool. These include fading menus, shadows, wallpaper that changes automatically etc. However, these animations can badly affect system as well as gaming performance. As a gamer, you should disable these animations, to ensure better gameplay. To do this, follow these steps:
For Windows XP:
1. On the desktop, right click on “My Computer” and then click on “Properties.”
2. Click on the “Advanced” tab.
3. Click on “Settings” under “Performance.”
4. On the “Visual Effects tab,” select “Adjust for best performance.”
For Windows 7 and Vista:
1. On the desktop, right click on “Computer” and then click on “Properties.”
2. Click on “Advanced System Settings”
3. Click on “Settings” under “Performance.”
4. On the “Visual Effects tab“, select “Adjust for best performance”
Although you might not like how windows looks after changing this setting, but you will definitely feel a change in gameplay performance.
Update Graphics Driver:
Make sure the driver of your graphic card is up to date. Check for updates on a regular basis by visiting your graphic card manufacturer’s website. If a newer or updated version of a driver is available, install it. It will help improve graphics as well as your overall gaming performance.
Update your game with the latest patches:
Game developers are at work regularly, even after a game is released, to improve gamers’ experience by fixing bugs and errors as well as introducing new features of the game. The company releases regular fixes and updates, which are called patches. Make sure that you check regularly for new patches of existing games. These patches are geared towards improving gameplay, so there is no harm in installing them. They could significantly improve your game’s graphics and performance, and prevent frequent game crashes.
Game “Turbo Mode”:
Turbo Mode” is a special program specifically designed to assist gamers in optimizing their gaming experience. If you turn on the “Turbo Mode”, it will automatically disable all background processes (except system processes) that are not needed while playing games. As a result of this, more memory is geared toward the data of your game. You can download “Turbo Mode” by clicking here.
If you want to have significantly better gaming experience, then make sure you keep your PC maintained. Disable too many startup programs. If your computer is slow, and you want to increase its speed as well as gameplay speed, then consider increasing the Random Access Memory (RAM) of your PC. If all other factors are ok, then the above methods will give gamers an enjoyable and better gaming experience.
