Evetech set out to create a console killer at the same pricing as the PS4 to show why it believes PC gaming still reigns supreme.

Now that the dust has settled after the release of next-gen console systems, with many considering the PS4 the victor (at least for the time being), Evetech has touted its gaming PC as trumping both console offerings. The company’s fighter in the gaming ring includes an Intel Pentium (@3.0 GHz) dual-core processor, AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB Graphics card, 8 GB 1866 MHz RAM, 1 TB HDD, 500W PSU, NZXT Tempest 410 Case and DVD Writer.

Graphic uppercut

The first point made in the PC’s favour is the option available to customise gaming experiences through graphical settings in games. The R7 260X found in Evetech’s PC easily pulls off full-HD resolution when dialing down a few of the more elaborate eye candy effects, such as multi-sample anti-aliasing (MSAA), which the PS4 doesn’t employ anyway.

Evetech claimed that the resolution of 1920x1080 provides a clear boost in image clarity as compared with the PS4. Nevertheless, if it’s a solid 60 FPS you’re after, the options to dial back resolution are always available. Additionally, while it concedes that controllers have advanced well over the years, it asserted that they still can’t touch on the precision allowed with the use of a keyboard and mouse.

Cost considerations

Then, bringing out the big guns (price), Evetech pointed out that PC games are generally a lot cheaper than their console counterparts, adding that cross-platform titles are often hundreds of Rands cheaper than console games and often the better of the few versions available. Furthermore, PC game modders offer a consistent supply of user-generated content, usually for free, to enhance the overall experience. Steam’s online store has frequent discounts on popular PC games that make game prices even more alluring and affordable. The Evetech Console Killer gaming PC is priced at R6 800 – equal to the RRP of the PS4.

For more information contact them on 010-786-0044 or visit www.evetech.co.za.

Article first appeared in TechSmart 129, June 2014 available here.