Best Computer for Gaming

I’ve done some research on what I need, so hopefully I’ll be able to configure one myself. I’m looking for a new computer, not one that’s strictly top-of-the-line, but I definitely want one that will play all but the most graphic intense games at high (or near high) quality. I want lots of options, like for memory, extra hard drives, dual video cards, and most importantly a good price.

I will not buy from Dell or Alienware or any place like that, because the customer support is horrendous, and prices are too high. Just looking for a mid-high range computer around 3,000 that will last me a long time. If it looks cool, bonus.

Also needs to be online, I don’t want to get one in-store, I don’t like them pre-configured, I like to configure them myself.

Here is another look at Metro 2033. I think this is my third or fourth video showing how hard the game is on hardware. I think I’ve finally won!!! I can now play Metro 2033 @ 2560 x 1600 under the highest settings. It isn’t a slam dunk, but it is definately playable and I look forward going through the game again at these settings. No more ‘smallish’ 1920 x 1200. My setup does and excellent job, and I am afraid no ATI setup can get the job done, not necessarily because the ATI 5000 series cards are not powerful enough, but the game was written for Nvidia. Enjoy!

Yes we built it. it can run WoW (World of Warcraft) at ultra settings EASY it can easily run maplestory global it can run Left for dead but has some problems.

I need a fairly cheap computer between £400 – £500 which is fairly good for gaming and has a monitor included. I’m not looking to run the best games out there just casual games like Sims 3. But i’d like it to run well. HELP PLEASE??

Post me a good link for building a good gaming computer with idiot-proof instructions. Pictures and good and so is very in depth and simple guidance. Desktop not laptop too by the way.

Ok guys, I am quickly getting close to my computer showcase, but first I wanted to communicate problems that anyone with a desire to build a similar computer will also have. There are certain programs that won’t run with more than 16 cores such as FRAPS and the power usage for my setup is more than a standard household circuit can provide. I knew the build was going to have issues, mine always do…but I was unaware of these issues that surfaced. Incidentially I didn’t mention one other issue. I originally bought W7 Home Premium when W7 was released, well Home Premium doesn’t support two physical processors! WHAT!?!?!? I had to get my hands on W7 Professional which supports dual processors. Sheesh! What next! Enjoy!