IWishIHadAPC Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Ok, so, I have an Xbox, but I'm frustrated that I can't mod. Would it be worth buying a decent gaming PC so I could mod games? The most advanced PC game I have is Minecraft, and that barely runs on my laptop. Any help is appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsuli Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you got the money then f*** YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerivant Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 If you got the money then f*** YEAH! Money isn't even a real concern. If you have the money to pay for console gaming, then you should have the money to buy a PC capable of running modern games. The myth that PC gaming is only for "them thar rich folk" is based in ignorance. OP: If you look at all the mods available and think, "wow, that would make my games so much more enjoyable," then I would seriously consider it. Mods can extend the life of any game dozens of times over. I played FO:NV for about 25 hours without mods. If it weren't for mods, I probably wouldn't have played it again. Now I'm somewhere near 400 hours played. The price I paid for this computer, gauged against the number of hours I get out of playing moddable games, far outweighs the costs of other forms of modern entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Using mods is a great way to extend a good game. But if you are one of those who try to complete a game in the shortest possible time - No. Mods are for those who enjoyed the unmodded game so much they are willing to spend the TIME and money, to prolong it as long as possible. As for is it worth it; for me, and most of the people on TesNexus - absolutely. For me, an xbox would not be worth the money as it can't be modded. For someone who just wants to play the base game - a game console is what they need and not a PC. If you do opt for a PC, be sure to check and make sure it will play the games you want to play as an inexpensive PC may not be able to, and it could cost too much to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipperken Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Be smart: do NOT by a "floptop" (my name for a laptop).Yes, a desktop takes more space.No, a desktop is NOT meant to take along. But, if you're somewhat like me, then you would go for a "cube case", this is a desktop tower that is, hence the name, 'cubish', twice as wide as a normal tower, with a split in the middle.The left side houses the "actual computer" where the right side can house up to 8HD and 4DVD. My case is always open, and I dive regularly in it to either add or swap things. This also adds to cooling. And don't let someone else tell you different, real men don't use them IR gated stuff.Cordless (and USB geared Mouse/Keyb/else) will slow and destabilize your PC, though not much, true, still, it DOES.Use the good old fashion stuff.... Top on all: Desktops are generally ahead of their floptop counterparts, considering CPU's, Then egain, YOU are the one buying, YOU decide what to get, ultimately. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minngarm Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I would say yes, Mods add so much more depth, replayabillity, challenge, and even some extra content to explore. Ive logged hundreds of hours on NV and FO3 because of mods long after i was done with the base games. Also keep in mind you can get far more precise and accurate with a mouse, or if you cant stand it, plugin a wired 360 controller and play. Furthermore, you can enhance the graphics beyond the system abilities of the 360 or ps3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhelms84 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I hardly play the actual game anymore, I'm so engrossed in modding. So for me it's well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetzlsacatanango Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Offtopic, but in general leaving the case open does not aid cooling. Cases and cooling solutions are designed to work with the case closed. Leaving it open disrupts the design. You will probably never notice an issue, but if you are an overclocker for example, leaving the case open is more likely to do harm than good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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