500 pounds will not get a "good" computer that will play the "latest" games... you will need atleast a 1000... but it all depends on what games you are playing... A videocard alone costs between 200-500... then there the mobo.. average around a 100... then a processor... 200-800... sigh... so expensive... But you can get a decent computer for around a thousand... Go with AMD processor though for games... best processor for games without a doubt
__________________ Amd 3500 cpu
Abit AV8 mobo
1gb (512x2mb) Corsair XMS low latency ram
ATI X800 XT videocard
36gb Western Digital 10,000rpm HD
2x 80gb Western Digital 7200rpm HDs
Antec neopower 480w psu
Ultra Dragon High Gloss Black Server case |