Any one else that loves computers

[ZenErik]

I love computers and computer games but mainly play indie/doujin games. So I don't require anything too fancy. Haven't had a desktop in years. I love slim/speak designs and currently have a Zenbook Prime Ux31a. 13" 1080p IPS screen.

Thinking about building a compact desktop for more demanding games. I will be playing Guild Wars 2 starting tonight and the ability to use high detail settings would be nice.

[Pulsar_t]

I only "assemble" PCs for others now, since I made the switch to laptops.. Windows 8 seems to be the milestone that prompts me to stop doing this at all. There's literally no reason why Linux couldn't become a viable gaming platform, so I do hope Steam Linux takes off and changes people's perceptions.

[MrPopo]

There's literally no reason why Linux couldn't become a viable gaming platform,

DirectX.

[ZenErik]

And having millions of people switch OSes.

Also, Linux would need to be better optimized for laptop battery life. I've always found a reduction in battery life going from Windows to Linux on any of my laptops.

[Pulsar_t]

If given enough reason there might be an industrial shift away from DirectX altogether, but it's a pipe dream at this point. Let's see if Newell can instigate something with his Linux version of Steam.

[ZenErik]

If given enough reason there might be an industrial shift away from DirectX altogether, but it's a pipe dream at this point. Let's see if Newell can instigate something with his Linux version of Steam.

Even if gaming does switch to Linux it'll be a very very slow process, IMO. I'd imagine it'd take a decade or so to transform Linux into the main PC gaming platform.. But I'm just things up right now..

[Hobie-wan]

There's literally no reason why Linux couldn't become a viable gaming platform,

DirectX.

Open GL.

Yes you need a sound and input library as well which may exist and just be less well known, but don't forget there was a retail Linux version of Quake III back in the day, as well as other games.

[MrPopo]

There's literally no reason why Linux couldn't become a viable gaming platform,

DirectX.

Open GL.

Yes you need a sound and input library as well which may exist and just be less well known, but don't forget there was a retail Linux version of Quake III back in the day, as well as other games.

I was waiting for someone to bring up Open GL. There was a time when Open GL was a real competitor to Direct3D, but those days are long gone. Say what you will about Microsoft, but they've really invested heavily in getting everyone on board with DirectX.