Well, IMO, it would probably take a bit more than just a high-end rig to make someone truly 'hardcore'. Things like familiarity with the components, and the different companies, and what is good with what rig, as well as actually PLAYING good games on the rig, are important qualifiers of being truly hardcore. But still, spending that much money on a custom rig would net you some points.
It should be noted, that this article doesn't cover PC building, so much as PC buying....It recommends certain models, and specific upgrade options for them. They cover the PC itself, the monitor, the sound, and the peripherals (even the chair, lol).
TBH, Alienware is too expensive to be worth it, but let's gloss over that little detail....
In any case, this might be a good article to look at, if you want to get your own PC rig, but don't want to get off the shelf, but are not quite ready for actually building a PC yourself.
The most cost-effective way of attaining your dream computer is to build one. Granted, even though doing so is not terribly challenging, with plenty of reliable help on the Internet, not everyone is up to the task. You can still get some of the thrill without the hassle by custom ordering a new PC online. It beats going to a retail store and having to pick one off the shelf when it may not have all of the specs that you desire. So here at GameDaily, we decided to simplify things for you. We scoured the Internet, researched the components and compiled a list of everything you need to enter into the realm of PC gaming with enough horsepower to call yourself a hardcore PC gamer.
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