Processor 1.70GHz...good for gaming?

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Answer 1

The faster the better but 1.7 GHz should be enough (and dual core is pretty much expected nowadays anyway except for ultra-portables).

Processor speed just isn't as important as most people think it is so if you have to drop down to a slower processor to afford more RAM or a better graphics card or whatever don't hesitate to do it.

There's also the fact that some processors do more work per clock cycle then others so that a 1.7 GHz Core 2 Duo will probably beat a 2 GHz Turion X2.

Answer 2

I agree with the other user of 2Ghz or higher, but the processor speed isnt the only thing that will determine if your computer is good for gaming. Actually to be honest, the processor is the last thing to determine that.

You got computer speed (RAM, available memory, etc), virus free? Does it have spyware/adware on it? You have too many programs open for the game to function correctly? Lots of things to consider.. consider changing the way you run software first before you buy a new computer chip.

Answer 3

Depends on what you want to play. I still have my 866MHz that run the games I want very well.

If I wanted to play things like Half-Life 2 then I need higher. I think 1.7GHz is good, for a while. But soon it will not be able to run the newer games so it's better to get a good computer now.

Go higher than 1.7GHz. Also:
-512MB RAM or more
-256MB Video (preferably nVidia)

Answer 4

The hard core gamer want the most speed there is. Then strips all the software that sucks up clock cycles

Answer 5

That would depend on a number of things such as the game you wish to play, what video card you are using and amount of memory you have.

Answer 6

go 2 ghz or higher.