If you're looking for a computer geared for gaming, the Vitesse is it. If you think that a Pentium 4C rumbling at 3GHz with a massive 1GB of DDR400 RAM has a nice ring to it, its gamers'-poetry when you add in a RADEON 9800 PRO.

Big games need big space, so, the Vitesse comes with 160GB of SATA capacity working in RAID0 – thus, access times should not be a concern. If you're worried that you'll run out of space, a Lite-On CD-RW is on standby to provide backup capability. All this is wired by the latest Intel chipset – the 875.

The system looks great running anything, and although it will capture you with the visuals, it makes no concessions with sound. The Sound Blaster Audigy card is kept company by a Creative Inspire 4400 4.1 speaker system. The surround sound should definitely help if, for some strange reason, you decide to take a break from gaming and watch some DVDs.

The bundled Logitech Cordless keyboard and mouse will do away with cables, and if you ever feel that cordless gaming is not for you, you may opt to use one of the eight USB 2.0 ports (two front, six back) for any gaming peripherals of your choice. Also, the 17in Samsung SyncMaster is thin enough to tuck away wherever you want it, and big enough to stand out when you need it to. While we're talking about dimensions, another interesting fact to note is the midi tower. It's fitted out with a Perspex side, internal neon lights, and tooless entry, and considering all this extra gear, it is extraordinarily light.

Performance in 3D is blistering, as expected, although we had some problems getting SYSmark2002 to finish the tests.

The Vitesse is a package to gloat over if you it own, and be jealous of if you don't. It offers some serious firepower for users who like to drool over games alone, and to play games together.