Hello,
New here and the site looks great. However I want to figure a couple things out first:
1) What all around system do I need to play these games ? I'm not really interested in putting a 'rig' together but I would if I had to. I just don't want to go overboard if I don't have to, I quit keeping up after about the 386 processing era.
I'm interested in RPG's mainly (Never played: Neverwinter Nights, Fallout 1-3, etc.)
* Although.. I'm a COD fan on PS3, multiplayer, and I saw a video for a game I'd never heard of before just last night, Crysis.. It looked to blow it out of the water to me. But it also looked like it would need a high-dollar setup to play on.

2) I've been a PS3 junkie for years now. But I always did like my 386 games better than those early consoles. Can someone tell me honestly, will I like Fallout 3 better on PC or PS3? Or for instance Sacred 2, I've had fun with that on PS3 but is it better/different on PC?. I don't want to start any arguments I just want to make sure I'm clear. But for every report that talks about the differences between PC and Console there's always someone saying it's not true in the replies and then everything hits the fan and they start flaming each other.
Thanks for the help!

1. for GOG you can use a PC that ranks at least from 2006 and above, I'd go as far to say 2000 and above BUT, this is not true for all cases.
2. as to which you'll enjoy more? that depends ar eyou more comfortable with a keyboard and mouse or a controller? depending on that, I think you have your answer.

The system requirements are stated for each game, go visit the page for each game you're interested in playing. Many of them can be played on just about any system you can find today.
The main thing you get on the PC version of games that you don't get on consoles is modding, and console commands.
Also, I'm unsure wether you're a spambot or posing a legitimate question.

1 - If you have a computer bought after 2004, it will run any game currently available on GoG considerably well.
2 - No Matter what the consoletards tell you, genres like FPS/RTS will always be more enjoyable on the PC.
btw, welcome to GoG!

I played it on Xbox 360 and can't bring myself to play it on PC. Of course, beating the game once helps with that.

1. Each game has the its original release date stipulated on the page. And the system requirements just above the user reviews. So even if you know nothing about your system's specs, you can still make a pretty good guess as to whether or not your system can run it by comparing the age of the system to the age of the game. In other words: don't expect a 2004 system to run a 2006 game. It's better if you know what's in your machine.
Remember that if you're using a laptop/notebook then it almost certainly won't have a proper graphics card. That brings your system's power right down.
2. Fallout 3 on PC offers higher resolutions with better graphical quality, a massive array of mods (including user-made bug fixes), no need for the disc, a wider, better selection of controls and all of the achievements you'd get from the console versions.
The same can be said for most PC games over their console counterparts.

I will always choose the PC version over the Console counterpart. The main reason is mods, the other is higher resolutions. The 360 and PS3 may claim they are 1080p but really they are just upscaled.

More important than the computer, within reason (a 386 won't cut it), is the operating system. GOG optimizes the compatibility of these games to run with Vista and XP, and some are already working okay with the new WIndows 7, but if you are going to try to run games on Windows 98 or older operating systems, you may have trouble.
Most machines built within the last few years will have no trouble, and since many of these games are from the early 2000's or even earlier than that, you may find older computers (with more recent operating systems) working well, too.
That doesn't mean that you will be guaranteed a smooth experience on every game. Some games are simply more graphically demanding than others. Other games are not designed to play well on the integrated graphics chips that you are finding on a surprisingly wide variety of computers these days, including ones that are not all that cheap. It's worth keeping in mind, if you weren't already aware, that the amount of video memory can be crucial in this regard. Integrated graphics tend to have access to either only the amount of memory that the rest of the system shares to do everything else, or a small amount of their own memory that may or may not have access to regular system memory too. Effectively this means your graphics card or chip may have to fight for system memory with enough other computer and gaming tasks besides drawing pictures on your screen that your graphics get slow and choppy.
This is a good reason to try out the demos that GOG carries for some of its games. There are any number of reasons for individual systems to play games better or worse than you might think they would, or simply be incompatible with older games. So I guess this all comes down to:
1. Being aware that even some modern systems don't play games particularly well
2. Every system is different, so a game may play differently on a friend's computer than yours
3. You should expect some games to play worse than others because some are more graphically demanding or expect more of your system's memory or CPU
4. Try out a demo for a game you're interested in so you are less likely to bump into an unpleasant surprise
5. Check out a game's forums, here on GOG or elsewhere on the internet (google is a pal in this regard), to get an idea of potential problems, work-arounds, and more specific information

Fixed. The installers for GOG games won't even run on Windows 98.

No spambot here :)
Thanks, this is the kind of info I was after. I suppose I need to get me a new system, my old desktop collecting dust is a mid-90's Aptiva.. And I wasn't gaming back then just surfing so I figure It's not got any enhancements besides maybe a memory stick.
I'm defintely interested in additional game content if that's what I understand mods are. And faster frame-rates and the like. Easier FPS control (mouse/keyboard). I've always told my PS3 friend that I thought PC's COD might very well be better and we might not get mowed down everytime we try to aim at someone.
Can I just not buy a monitor and HDMI a newer computer up to my HD TV?
Thanks all,

It depends on your TV and the graphics card you buy. Some cards actually do come with HDMI ports, which makes that nice and easy. Equally, some TVs have DVI-I ports (standard graphics card output ports).
Alternatively, there is an array of inexpensive converters for just about any cable to port, so I doubt you'll have any problems, no matter what.

What about something like below bought whole for under 700 bucks?
I assume if I knew what 90% of this stuff meant I could piece it together myself cheaper.
Would something like this be optimal for both donkey kong and Crysis ? :)
Brand CyberpowerPC
Model Gamer Infinity 7519
Recommended Usage Gaming
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400(2.66GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 4MB L2 Cache
Memory 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800
Hard Drive 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD
Optical Drive 1 22X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT 512MB PCI Express Video Card
Audio Sound card - Integrated
Ethernet 10/100Mbps LAN
Power Supply 420W
Keyboard Logitech Deluxe 104 PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech Optical Wheel PS/2 Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Special Features Raidmax Hurricane Gaming Case
Motherboard
Chipset Intel G31
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Quad
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed Q8400(2.66GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 4MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Graphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 4GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/2
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity 500GB
HDD Interface SATA II
HDD RPM 7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec 22X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
Audio
Audio Chipset Integrated
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Front Audio Ports 2
Back Panel Ports
COM 1
LPT 1
PS/2 2
Video Ports 2 DVI
TV Out 1
Rear USB 4
RJ45 1 port
Rear Audio Ports 3 ports
Mouse
Mouse Type Optical Wheel PS/2 Mouse
Keyboard
Keyboard Type 104 PS/2 Keyboard

Crysis, I don't know, but it seems pretty decent, and more than enough for anything you'd find here (yeah, as already stated, anything newer than 2004 should suffice, provided it's not a tiny netbook).
Also, as it's got DVI ports for the screen, you can simply get a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and hook it up to the TV (probably around $10 for both adapter and cable together).

Cheaper and better. Much better. Don't trust gaming cases, or any other hardware with "gaming" in the description. Unless it's a graphics card. Even then...
That power supply is not only crap, but undernourished. That means your chosen unit will not only be difficult to upgrade, but also wear out a lot quicker. That's a problem you'd face with virtually any major PC company. Which is why you practically have to seriously consider building it yourself.
The processor is good, but in that price bracket I'd go with the AMD Phenom 2. Or if you want the best, go for an Intel i7 920 (the 965 etc are pointless and overpriced).
64bit Vista isn't exactly ideal for gaming, but if you bought it now you would be eligible for a free Windows 7 upgrade. So that's only a temporary problem.
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is basically a recycled 8800 from 2007. nVidia couldn't come up with anything new, so they increased the numbers by a thousand and dumped their old cards back on the market. I'd recommend an nVidia GTX 260. Anything less and you're just getting ripped off.
So, yeah, you'd be getting a crappy computer that wouldn't last very long. There are better ways to spend $700.