Core i7 Extreme Processors for gaming? Why not!
There’s no shortage of processing power if you’re using any Core i7 in a gaming capacity. Sure it’s tremendous overkill, but it means there will be no shortage of frame rates lest your graphics card can’t keep up. Any Core i7 means you should be up to speed for several years to come.
Crysis
Yep! It’s plenty fast for Crysis and all its graphics crippling glory. But, it’s even faster when pushing the frequencies throughout the system. D0 and overclocking FTW indeed!
Farcry 2
The scenery just seems to get better and better as you progress through the game. There are some fantastic renderings within the game if you pay attention or know where to look. And, of course, high frame rates help the experience all the more.
Call of Duty: World at War
Did we ever mention how really nice these resolutions are using the highest settings possible? Playing this game has me looking forward to Modern Warfare 2. No cross hairs here to help your aim. You really do have to look down the sights which is easy (or rather easier) to do with higher frame rates.
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead was tossed in just for an older game engine perspective. Of course it will be even older once Left 4 Dead 2 Arrives this November. The demo used has a lot of Zombie chaos purposely added to keep the system working to some degree. Not to mention, this game is still a heckuva lot of fun!
Mirror’s Edge
There aren’t many games that put a system’s full graphical performance to the test especially in regards to Lighting and Physics. Mirror’s Edge employs both and can quickly reveal your graphic card’s short comings in this respect. Not to mention, it is a pretty unique gaming experience that entertains for hours.