BIG budget spec needed :)

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My mate is wanting to get a VERY top end rig for gaming that will last him a while.

He has been looking at the dell XPS range and also the Alienware site.

I admit there are very nice machines on there but i feel they are way over priced and will still be outdated in a couple of years (if that) just like anything else will be.

Could i please have a spec for a top end machine with a 24" monitor and just the tower (no keyboard/speaker etc reqd).

No budget limit...(alienware ones are around the £4000 mark eek)

Any constructive comments welcomed

 

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He is wanting a good quality machine that will play new games very well for as long as possible.

I know myself the best thing to do is to build a good machine for around £1500 (inc 24" lcd) then upgrade graphic card(s) when new ones come out.

Out of my league here as tend to be a couple of yeas behind (see sig) as i know thats the sensible way. Nice GTX in my rig and i know it will game fine.

What would £1500ish buy?

 

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^home basic of course

^It would buy a similar performing rig to a £4000 one, for a lot lot less money.

Thats the point i am trying to get across to him....no need to waste money now when it can be put towards future upgrades.

Cheers for all the replies guys its much appreciated indeed.

Now i just got to choose between a gts or a gtx for myself in present rig ready for a 24" upgrade.