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PC Format Issue 228 - Out Now!

Henry Winchester - 16 June 2009 - 5:32pm
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We all know how much of a difference shoving more graphics cards in your PC can make to gaming. But if you've been shoving graphics cards into your system willy-nilly you might not actually be doing it any favours. Fortunately, PC Format's tech expert Jeremy Laird has been trying numerous GPU combos to find out which ones will make a difference to your PC.

Microsoft's free Windows 7 period is just awesome, but we're going to have to pay for it eventually. When that horrible day comes, it might be worth attempting to game under Linux, which is absolutely free. Graham Morrison gives us a run down of the ins and outs of getting your games into the open-source operating system. (BUY THIS ISSUE)

We all know how much of a difference shoving more graphics cards in your PC can make to gaming. But if you've been shoving graphics cards into your system willy-nilly you might not actually be doing it any favours. Fortunately, PC Format's tech expert Jeremy Laird has been trying numerous GPU combos to find out which ones will make a difference to your PC.

Microsoft's free Windows 7 period is just awesome, but we're going to have to pay for it eventually. When that horrible day comes, it might be worth attempting to game under Linux, which is absolutely free. Graham Morrison gives us a run down of the ins and outs of getting your games into the open-source operating system.

Getting shot down in a drive-by virus attack is one of the negative sides to using Windows, the OS equivalent of living in downtown LA. Jim McCauley suffered such an attack, and presents a complete guide to what to do if you find your PC riddled with virtual bullet holes. Jeremy Laird also ponders Nvidia's future, and Dave James has found a magic way to unlock the fourth core in AMD's triple-core processors.

The Sims 3 dominates the gaming section of the mag this month, and the latest iteration of the people prodding sim isn't too hideous by all accounts. Also under the spotlight are Battlestations: Pacific, Fallout 3: Broken Steel and Velvet Assassin.

Alec Meer shows you how to become a DemiGod in, er, DemiGod, and Richard Cobbett discusses the length gaming obsessives go to in order to show their love for their favourite titles.

All this and tons more in the latest PC Format. A more worthy and essential purchase than food or water.

Hardware Reviews

Acer Aspire Revo
Samsung NC20
Sapphire HD 4770
AMD Phenom II 955 BE
OCZ Blade 6GB kit
Zotac GTX295 Infi nity
PC Specialist Vortex i-950
OCZ Vertex SSD
Chillblast PegASUS
Razer Mamba
Wireless Grandias 12v
Pioneer BDR-203
G13 Gamepad
MetalStrike Pro

Game Previews

Assassin’s Creed 2
Rogue Warrior
Trine
Blood Bowl

Game Reviews

The Sims 3
Battlestations: Pacific
Fallout 3: Broken Steel
Velvet Assassin
Zeno Clash
Death Track: Resurrection
Helldorado
Plants vs. Zombies
Elven Legacy

  • We all know how much of a difference shoving more graphics cards in your PC can make to gaming. But if you've been shoving graphics cards into your system willy-nilly you might not actually be doing it any favours. Fortunately, PC Format's tech expert Jeremy Laird has been trying numerous GPU combos to find out which ones will make a difference to your PC.

    Microsoft's free Windows 7 period is just awesome, but we're going to have to pay for it eventually. When that horrible day comes, it might be worth attempting to game under Linux, which is absolutely free. Graham Morrison gives us a run down of the ins and outs of getting your games into the open-source operating system. (BUY THIS ISSUE)


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