Usually nvidia works well with Vue, better than ATI :)

I personally would always strongly recommend keeping game/net, and an art PC completely seperate

a gaming rig is much cheaper/easyier to get than a good Vue/3D rig.

More apps you add, espeically games/Steam/punkbuster etc, more you kludge up your PC...and more security risks

Games do not need an "uber" PC. Both my PCs died this year, gah!! normally I budget replacing them in alternate years (usually they last 4 to 5 years)

(also need net access due to disability, buyign goceries etc so 2 PCs is vital for me)

 

so an i5 with a 450 or 560 vid card will do fine games are actually behind the curve when it comes ot PC video cards capabilities

then have an i7 for art, and can network/back up/complimentary renderer, to the game machine if need.

my 2 cents :)

 

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