Call of Duty roster: raz
Name: Jonathan "raz" Baker
Age: 18
Origin: British
Game: Call of Duty 2
Please tell us about the equipment you use, including discussing the types of component and a short answer on why you use them.
Intel Quad Duo - leading chip which I wouldn't change for the world. It gives constant performance and the consistency of the chip is remarkable. I can run Call of Duty 2 in DX9 flawlessly.
Abit Motherboard - Abit I got suggested to use from a computer shop and I've used ASUS and all other manufacturers and I've noticed Abit definitely has the edge.
Croshair - leading memory specialist and most definitely have changed the memory market is why I mainly chose this type of memory.
X-Fi - at the moment I'm using a Xmod external USB soundcard which by far is the most ingenious thing from sound technology because at LANs computers have different soundcards and setups the Xmod gives me constant sound quality.
XFX 8800 - leading graphics card constant performance and the PC Gamer review I saw convinced me to get it.
How do you think the equipment you use helps you play better?
Precision and how comfortable the equipment is makes all the different in equipment and I guess it's an important fact when playing ~5+ hours a day.
How'd you join Team Dignitas?
I got recruited way back about a year ago. I was playing for a team called Discipline which I took the responsibility to form and rebuild. After one year of playing with then I got approached by Mick, the captain of Team Dignitas, who asked if I would like to join because one of there players (scouse) couldn't play anymore due to job commitments. Of course I said yes and here I am today, loving it.
What are your favourite games?
World of Warcraft, Call of Duty 2, Counter-Strike Source.
How long had you been playing before you thought about becoming a pro?
Never really thought about becoming a pro it just gradually came to the point that I was classed as pro.
Was it an easy decision to become a pro gamer?
Because I love and basically enjoy the aspect of eSports for gaming it was a very easy decision.
What's your biggest success in pro gaming?
Winning CPC1 and beating an undefeated team in Call of Duty 2 since its release.
Who's your toughest opponent?
Serious/Tek9.
What's your favourite gadget?
PSP :)
Tell us three things about your team mates…
Blackmane: the EMO of the team :) He is the guy who comes out with the most random of things.
Ben: the heart of the team keeps the ball rolling and the motivation going.
Mick: leading and the brains of the team without him putting the team together we wouldn't be here.
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