Acer Aspire G7700

Competitive price ; Striking design

Liquid-cooled, but not overclocked

A good machine, the Predator delivers solid performance for its price; a little reconfiguring could wonders, however.

Case design is quite functional despite the front-panel door, good monitor, fast performance, liquid-cooled CPU

Doesn't have an option for the latest and greatest in graphics and RAM technology

Acer has made a valid attempt at creating a monster of a PC in an Alienware-like vein, but ultimately, its attempt falls short because the high-end model doesn't include options for the latest in memory and graphics technology.

Help! Mummy! As powerful as it's eye-catching, but doesn't quite justify the price.

Pros: Powerful; quiet; easy access to hard disks; good keyboard and mouse Cons: Too expensive given its performance; no monitor included; getting inside the case is a pain Overall: Good performance in a striking case, but gamers can buy a faster system...

There are two good reasons to bolt Acer’s flagship PC to your gaming den floor. Firstly, it’s probably worth more than anything else in the house. Secondly, you won’t have to worry about the Predator’s aggressive angular jaws going on a high-tech...

It looks tougher than it is, so no kicking the plastic shell or flimsy swing arms when you lose a bout. While the gaming mouse and keyboard are OK, it’s always annoying have to pay for accessories you probably already own

A snarling, sneering powerhouse of a gaming PC, capable of almost infinite expansion (if you’ve got the cash). If you still can’t vanquish your opponents with the Predator on your side, the problem is in your fingers, my friend.

Dramatic looks, but the Predator is crushed by more powerful competition this month.

Powerful ; quiet ; easy access to hard disks ; good keyboard and mouse

Too expensive given its performance ; no monitor included ; getting inside the case is a pain

Good performance in a striking case, but gamers can buy a faster system at a lower price