http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/09/10/the_500_gaming_machine_2007_edition/index.html
Last year we assembled an entry-level gaming PC for as little as $500, and it did the job well. Our new machine at least doubles the performance of its predecessor, with a dual-core CPU, mainstream DirectX 10 graphics, lots of RAM, plenty of storage and a highly-efficient power supply. CPU possibilities include AMD or Intel devices.
Last year we assembled an entry-level gaming PC for as little as $500, and it did the job well. Our new machine at least doubles the performance of its predecessor, with a dual-core CPU, mainstream DirectX 10 graphics, lots of RAM, plenty of storage and a highly-efficient power supply. CPU possibilities include AMD or Intel devices.