This is our second week in updating the System Performance Guide, a tool that allows you to make the most in purchasing new computer equipment, tweaking existing hardware, and adjusting system settings for optimal gameplay.

New/Updated features this week

* Added WIKI links for community input on individual hardware components
* Added WIKI link for 'Tip of the week' archiving
* Added additional purchase locations, including UK sources
* Increased hardware choices for brand preferences

New/Updated hardware deals

* WD 640GB hard drive - $99 w/free shipping (Weekly Deal)
* Acer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD Monitor w/HDCP - $219.99 w/free shipping (Weekly Deal)

Tip of the week

"When purchasing several components for a new computer system ensure that each component is certified to work with the others.  For example, certain motherboards are sensitive to the speed and configuration of inserted memory modules.  Start with matching up the motherboard, memory, and CPU.  The motherboard should also have a slot to accommodate your selected video card.  After selecting your other components, choose an adequate sized case and a PSU powerful enough to power everything.  Our recommendations here are in relative harmony for this."

As always we are eager to hear from the community suggestions on further enhancing the guide.  Ways you can help out are through finding weekly deals, adding WIKI content in our new hardware articles, and general suggestions for the overall layout of the guide.  Submit suggestions in the forums, e-mail us, or dig right into the accessible WIKI pages in the guide!