Alienware Computer

The Alienware Area 51 desktop is a fabled favorite of online gamers. With the introduction of a new Pentium IV 3.6 GHz processor and an expanded graphics card, the ATI Radion X 800 XT PCI Express, the Area 51 is now fully equipped for battle. Whether you want to employ optical storage vis-a-vis the computer's 52x CD-RW or 16x DVD-ROM or upgrade conveniently in the future thanks to DDR2 support, this model is a solid option.

Alternatively, you can check out the Alienware Aurora 7500. You get duel core Athlon 64 X2 480 components, which are fairly affordable, and you can choose from a panoply of cool case designs. There are six colors in total, and these spacey designs are pure Star Trek kitsch. Beyond their cool look, however, these cases are absolutely huge.

Inside, you can discover lots of equipment neatly packed. You won't see a lot of extruding wires. Foam insulation prevents the many fans from drumming up much noise. The creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2.0 ZS card and GTX graphics cards make the Alienware Aurora 7500 one of the most exciting machines of its class.

You get a large, adaptable, quiet case, good processing and memory, total performance, and plenty of adaptability. That being said, you had better take care of your parts, since Alienware's warranties aren't exactly top-of-the-line, and you need a great LCD monitor and speakers to make your gaming experience truly come alive. Still, when it comes to gaming computers, Alienware has developed a strong reputation.