[signallancer]

hey guys i need some help here ive been doing lots of research but im still a bit lost. im looking to build a new htpc but i want it to be able to do a bit of gaming, besides just the emulation that my system does now. I would like it to be able to emulate ps2 and be able to play some new games such as arkham city at decent settings. can anyone maybe point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance

[ghart999]

This is what I just finished building. Its based on the Radeon 6870. Does great on gaming and is quite enough for me.

Total cost after rebates was $560.

SSD Drive is enough for Win7 without about 35 GB left for games.

I stream media from a 4.5TB server in the basement.

CPU: AMD PHENOM II X4 830
Mobo: ASRock 880GM-LE
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCSK-1100 Shuriken Rev B 3
PS: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular
RAM: HyperX blu 8GB DDR3-1600
SSD: Patriot Pyro PP60GS25SSDR
IR Receiver/ Remote Control: MediaGate GP-IR02BK
Case: SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / 0.8mm SECC Grandia Series GD04B
Vid Card: PowerColor AX6870