Currently running a dual core 3gig, 2gig RAM, ATI X800XL and Soundblaster Audigy Pro + XP. I've had this computer now for over 2 years and it's performed very well. No problems playing any of the latest games. The only ones I can't play are Bioshock and Crysis(well Crysis with medium settings). Some games developers have completely the wrong idea! They should be making games to reach the majority and no the minority out there. Not everyone can go out and buy a new computer. Why do people think the console market is so high? All you have to do is buy a console and you're sorted. No need to go out and upgrade your graphics card, processor or sound system is there? It's a clear cut case of Computer, Game, creation, fascism! I played Doom III on ultra high specs about a year and a half after I played it originally and the first time was great and the second time the added bonus of better graphics! If games manufacturers don't listen to their customers, then those game manufacturers might just not be manufacturing games in the future.