For superior video recording, the utility
MSI Afterburner must be mentioned.
More options, better image quality, smaller files, no 4GB limit and less strain on system than Fraps.
Some good advices on settings:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=18276235
Downloads:
http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm
And it's free btw...
Since I've already gone off-topic

... why not also mention that Microsoft have released the good, old XP
MovieMaker 2.6 - now ready for Windows Vista and 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en...ylang=en&id=34