This Intel Core 2 Duo E6750-powered PC is very nearly as good as performance computing gets. Given the asking price, that's a reassuring thought for mere mortals who desire a powerful box but would rather not blow thousands on a PC.

Is it really too much to ask for an affordable gaming system built from carefully selected components from a major UK PC manufacturer? You know, the sort of system a clued-up enthusiast might cobble together if they were given a similar budget to play...