Hardware: Computer Systems and Accessories

Playing online poker with a slow computer is like playing at a casino with a slow dealer. It's not profitable and can be very frustrating. If you are going to be serious about online poker you'll need to get a solid system that can run all the programs you need to succeed without any problems.

Luckily most online poker rooms and the companion programs we recommend are not very processor intensive and they can be run on any reasonably new machine. Our recommended machines below will work well and if you build your own machine instead just make sure you have a reasonably fast processor and lots of RAM (1 GB at the very least). With that in mind you should be able to find a PC for less than a thousand dollars that will run well and last you a few years.

A system like the one below will do a fine job, and you'll still be happy with it's performance a year from now, no matter how many tables you are playing.

Visionman Intel Workstation Computer

If you want to get really serious, running 3 monitors, 12 tables, 4 tracking programs, and checking your email all at the same time, or you just want a computer that is faster than your neighbors, this one should do the trick -

Visionman Intel Gaming PC

Logitech Stereo USB Headset 250

Why choose a USB headset for your PC? Simplicity and clarity. The USB connection is truly plug-and-play, and the digital audio is rich and crystal clear. The Logitech USB Headset 250 brings digital sound, convenience, style, and comfort together for an incredible audio experience. The headband and microphone adjust easily, and the boom microphone can even move completely out of the way when you want to just listen to music. The leatherette earpads fit snugly and comfortably on your ears. And the noise-canceling microphone filters out unwanted background noise for improved performance.