[Xen-users] Recommendations for Virtulization Hardware

[ShadesOfGrey <shades_of_grey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm looking to build a new personal computer.  I want it to function as 
a Linux desktop, provide network services for my home, and lastly, 
occasional Windows gaming.  From what I've gathered, virtualization 
using a Type 1 Hypervisor supporting PCI/VGA pass-through like KVM or 
Xen would be an attractive solution for my needs.  For reference, 
reading these threads on Ars Technica may be helpful to understand where 
I'm coming from, 
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1175674 and 
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1181867. But 
basically, I use Linux as my primary OS and would rather avoid dual 
booting or building two boxes just to play Windows games when I want to 
play Windows games.  I'm also intrigued by the concept of virtualization 
and would like to experiment with it as a solution for my case.
My problem is isolating which hardware to choose, specifically which 
combination of CPU, motherboard and video card.  Previously I had been 
relying on web searches to glean information from gaming and enthusiast 
web sites and tech specs from motherboard manufacturers.  After what I 
learned during my participation in the referenced threads at Ars 
Technica, I find myself back at square one.  Instead of trying to guess 
what hardware support KVM & Xen, and vice versa.  I'd like to know what 
hardware KVM & Xen users are actually using to run KVM & Xen? 
Particularly with consideration for 3D gaming and current generation 
hardware, BTW.
If there is need for further clarification, I'll answer any queries you 
might have.
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