spawnkiller :
FRAPS is pretty much the best "Free" soft out there
What are you talking about? Fraps is not a freeware, it costs 37$. As for alternatives to Fraps:
1.
Dxtory
2.
Bandicam
3.
GeForce ShadowPlay (Nvidia users only)
4.
Open Broadcaster Software (Free)
5.
Action!
I personally use and recommend Dxtory, I see it superior to all other listed ones. Bandicam is the closest rival to Dxtory so far, slightly less features, worse UI and higher price are holding it back. But it's your call to try software out and pick one yourself.