It's easy to blow through a big wad of cash on your ideal gaming rig. That's why we always recommend setting a budget. If you're leaning towards better performance, a $2000 ceiling gives you plenty of choices. Fans of AMD hardware currently have a pretty limited choice in high-end processors, since even the top-of-the-line octo-core FX only costs $200, it's somewhat of a no-brainer. A pair of ultra-fast Radeon HD 7970 GHz Editions in CrossFire on an Asus Sabertooth motherboard complete the barebones. A boot SSD and 1 TB hard drive handle storage duties, while a 950W 80 PLUS Silver-certified PSU powers this AMD-based beast. Congratulations to forum member g-unit1111 for having his recommended build picked by the Tom's Hardware community this quarter!