What level pc do you have ?

[MindBuster]

Yeah, weird topic, so is this comment from Microsoft Game manager Dean Lester...

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According to Lester, the plan is to simplify the process of selecting a good PC for games without having to be an expert on hardware. He provided a hypothetical example that compared a PC with a "level 5" designation that might have a medium processor speed, a medium amount of RAM, and a midrange video card, to a "level 7" PC that might have a faster processor, more RAM, and a higher-end video card. As you might expect, the "level 5" PC would also be less expensive than the "level 7." Either way, the "level" designations are not final, and they may not even be used at all. However, Microsoft is considering employing them to help newer users figure out what PCs they would need to be able to play the games they want to play.

Microsoft is also considering applying this simplified designation system to a game's system requirements. That is, while game publishers will still be able to print detailed technical requirements on the back of a game box (speed of 3.0GHz and at least 512MB of RAM, for instance), these requirements might also be given a simpler designation. In essence, this system would let newer PC game players quickly and easily determine that they need computers of at least "level 5 or higher" to play a game with certain specific requirements rather than trying to figure out exactly how much RAM they currently have.
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I mean come on, why not let ppl know what they actually have inside their computer instead of that "level" crap ?

"Hi, what level are your computer ? , mines a level 6...."

Read the whole story at GameSpot

Btw, mines a Level 9
Ermm, maybe 8 because of my vidcard

 

[Kami]

I think it's a good idea, not everyone knows their exact computer specs. We're the small majority that does.

 

[CompuDrew]

Unfortunately it's already starting to head in that direction. I.E.: Intel's naming scheme for their proc's.
I think they're gonna' have to come up with something a litle different than what he's talking about for the computer as a whole, though. I mean, a level 9 from 5 years ago wouldn't be anywhere near a level 9 today. Are they gonna' add the year of it, too? "I have a 2002 Level 9."
The people who have no idea what they have now probably won't be able to remember that information either.

 

[MindBuster]

@kami

Yes, but why not let ppl learn what they have instead of putting pc's into categories.

Imagine these scenarioes...

1. Some guy buys a game rated "Level 6 PC" which also have minimum system specs stated on the box, the guys friends ask him which pc he have, he answers "Level 6", cool says the friends, but how fast and how many RAM ?, emm, it got blablabla because that he read on the box, eventhough his pc might not have those specs as the minimum system specs states on that game box.

2. Computer shops/salesmen could easily fool ppl by just giving the pc some "level" rating, pop in a crappy fx-5200 and call it "level 7" just because the rest of the system is within or above "level 7" eventhough the fx-5200 would be more like "level 4 or 5".

Could easily bring alot of confusion imo.

 

[Kami]

It's inevitable those scenarios will occur, and that happens with just about everything, already. People are ignorant, they will pay.

But you can't expect the average person to actually go out and become computer-illiterate when he/she wants to buy a new PC. That's thinking a little too romantically, most people are just too lazy, or don't have time(AKA too lazy). A little more perfected, this could help the average person buy a PC.

This is a good idea, but it's not the ideal situation for the customer. At least it will help the average joe get half-life 2 running in their new level 10 computer...

 

[jen4950]

If you're here, you're Level 9 in theory.

 

[TheMostWantedPolishTwin]

I think it's a good idea, not everyone knows their exact computer specs. We're the small majority that does.

I agree.. and it shouldn't be that big problem to create this classification system..

 

[Chelica]

I just think that this will complicate things a bit more and will make those people who does not know much stay that way. I just can't imagine a guy going to a computer store asking to purchase Ram for this level 6 computer. Are they going to make specs sheets on how to upgrade your so called level 5 computer to a level 6 computer? It is like going in a huge circle when all you gotta do is walk straight.

 

[e>X<stacy]

I just think that this will complicate things a bit more and will make those people who does not know much stay that way. I just can't imagine a guy going to a computer store asking to purchase Ram for this level 6 computer. Are they going to make specs sheets on how to upgrade your so called level 5 computer to a level 6 computer? It is like going in a huge circle when all you gotta do is walk straight.

I think if the guy knew how to take parts out/put them into his computer, he'd know how to check the specs, so he wouldn't have to ask for a "Level 7 Upgrade Ram" or something. I don't think it's a good idea either. Because as we all know, there's tons of diffrent types of, say DDR400 ram. You get to pick the one you think will suit you best, and the ignorant people will stay ignorant. In this day of technology, it's sad for me to say I still have family members with no computers... But who knows? Maybe they are gonna have some kind of benchmark which rates your computer, like a 3dmark2k3. Score:6000 = Level 6 computer. And so on. So it wouldnt matter that much if you had shitty Ram since something else would make up for it. But I'd always prefer to build my own system, I have never bought a computer. I remember being around 12 or 13 years old, and going with my brother to his job and building my very own pentium 3 933mhz with voodoo3. Shit I still had that computer when I found out about hardforums. I remember some of you guys dissed me for that!