Gaming with Windows XP

I've just installed Boot Camp and was wondering which PC games I can play with Windows XP installed.
If I were to go into an electronics store, what would be the minimum requirements that I should look for to get great performance when playing these games under Boot Camp? And are there any special Boot Camp settings that would help me out?
I've also partitioned 5GB to Boot Camp. Is that enough for gaming?
And finally, what games have you personally been able to run? I'd like to be able to run Gears of War and Mass Effect if possible.

Hello Paul
Yes you game game and have a great time - I mostly use Steampowered and run games like Half-Life and Day of Defeat.
5 Gig will not be enough - I started with this and had the rebuild to 20.
Good Luck,

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