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PC World
December 22, 2006
Richard Baguley |
Gaming PCs Gain Quad-Core CPUs Powerful new entries from Alienware, Dell, and Gateway introduce multiprocessor capabilities for future games.   |
PC World
July 18, 2007
Danny Allen |
Top 5 Gaming Desktop PCs CyberPower Gamer Infinity Ultimate... Alienware Area-51 7500... Xi MTower IGE-SLI... Dell XPS 720... Gateway FX530XT... |
PC Magazine
January 17, 2007
John R. Delaney |
Alienware Area-51 7500 Powered by an overclocked Intel quad-core Core 2 Extreme processor and an nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics card, the Alienware Area-51 7500 is one fast, albeit noisy, desktop PC with a customizable lighting system and a hefty price tag. |
PC World
January 29, 2008
Jon L. Jacobi |
Penryn, Phenom PCs: Fast, Not Phenomenal The first high-end systems with Intel's new CPU prove markedly faster than a similarly priced system using a new AMD Phenom processor, however. |
PC Magazine
March 19, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell XPS 710 H2C The Dell XPS 710 H2C backs up its imposing appearance with 3D performance. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2006
Loyd Case |
Gateway FX530XT The Gateway FX530XT offers an overclocked quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor and the latest ATI graphics hardware, and it does so at a fairly reasonable price... Dell XPS 710... |
PC World
November 30, 2007
Richard Jantz |
Desktops: Penryn PC Takes Power Prize The first desktop we've tested with Intel's new Penryn CPU tops our chart. |
PC Magazine
November 8, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Polywell Poly i680SLI The Polywell Poly i680SLI's quad-core processor and nVidia 8800 GTX graphics make for a speedy desktop that can outperform older dual-card (and quad-card) graphic systems with "only" one graphics card. |
PC World
January 25, 2007
Richard Baguley |
Exclusive: First Vista PC Tests In our tests, the first desktops loaded with the new operating system prove to be solid performers, but some rough edges remain. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2006
Loyd Case |
Dell XPS 710 (Quad Core) Offering typically smooth Dell performance and stability, it takes few risks, but buyers may wish for just a little more. |
PC Magazine
June 12, 2008
Cisco Cheng |
Dell XPS M1730 (Penryn) The Dell XPS M1730 (Penryn) gaming laptop racks up the best 3D scores we've seen, but it's hefty in both weight and price... Alienware Area-51 ALX (QX9770)... Falcon Northwest FragBox 8500... |
PC Magazine
May 1, 2008
Cisco Cheng |
Alienware Area-51 m15x The Alienware Area-51 m15x looks like it could subjugate the earth with its power and futuristic styling! |
PC Magazine
September 12, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway FX530XT (8800GTX) The latest Gateway FX530XT, with "factory overclocked" GeForce 8800 GTX graphics, churns out performance to rival systems costing much, much more. |
PC World
November 1, 2006
Eric Dahl, PC World |
Test: Intel's Quad-Core CPU Speeds Video Kentsfield CPU boosts some multithreaded applications, but has little benefit elsewhere. |
PC Magazine
September 12, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
The Hottest Gaming Boxes We've looked at the latest gaming systems: The rigs are imposing, pricey and faster than ever. |
PC Magazine
August 8, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Dimension XPS 600 This system packs a serious gaming punch, with an obscene 1TB of hard drive space, a speedy 3.8-GHz P4 670 processor, and two top-of-the-line nVidia GeForce 7800 GTX graphics cards in an SLI configuration. |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gaming Systems Gone Wild Alienware Aurora 7500 SLI... Dell Dimension XPS 600... Falcon Northwest X2-4800 SLI... iBuyPower Aeon... Overdrive Torque SLI... Polywell Poly 939N4-SLI2... Velocity Micro's Gamers' Ede DualX... Voodoo Omen a121... |
PC Magazine
July 10, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Alienware Area-51 ALX (QX9770) With the Area-51 ALX (QX9770), Alienware blasts one off into deep space. This rig puts up some awesome gaming and multimedia performance numbers, with a price tag to match. |
PC Magazine
April 26, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway FX510XL Gateway's first gaming desktop offers a cornucopia of high-end parts and luxury peripherals at a price other systems can't match... Dell special edition laptop XPS M1710... Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter... Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends... |
PC World
November 22, 2006
Richard Baguley |
The Best PC Deals Under $1000 You don't need to break the bank to buy a solid machine. Tests of 14 budget systems reveal some of today's foremost desktop bargains, starting at $489. Ajump Prive... Micro Express MicroFlex... Shuttle XPC X100... Dell Dimension E520... etc. |
PC Magazine
April 25, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Falcon Northwest FragBox 8500 This "budget" high-end gamer lets you get your power to go. |
PC Magazine
February 26, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Studio XPS 435 In its Studio XPS 435, Dell provides a handsome rig that puts up good gaming and great multimedia numbers at a very competitive price. |
PC Magazine
December 22, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway FX6800-01e With the Gateway FX6800-01e, you can play Crysis for less than $1,300!... iBuypower Gamer Paladin 998... Velocity Micro Edge E2250... |
PC Magazine
July 15, 2009
Cisco Cheng |
Alienware M17x The Alienware M17x is the complete mobile gaming package, as its all-metallic look can stand in the spotlight with its parts. |
PC Magazine
September 6, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
High-End Vista-Ready Desktops Think you're ready for Windows Vista? These high-end desktops can take anything that Microsoft's upcoming OS has to throw at them: Falcon Northwest Mach V, Gateway FX510XT, WinBook Jiv Mini, and Sony Vaio VGC-LS1. |
PC World
May 2004
Roy Santos |
Which PC Do You Need? One computer doesn't fit all. We look at systems for the office, the home, and the road to help you find the right machine. |
PC World
February 2006
Baguley, Mainelli & Baguley |
Greater Graphics You don't have to be a gamer to benefit from a better graphics card. Our lab tests identify the best choices with EVGA's e-GeForce 6800 GS coming out on top. |
PC Magazine
July 14, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Falcon Northwest Mach V with Core 2 Extreme The Falcon Northwest Mach V gaming desktop runs Intel's long-awaited Core 2 processor. It's the new desktop performance champ, and the one others will be chasing around the track for quite a while.... Cisnet A7099... Dell 3007WFP... |
PC Magazine
January 29, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway FX530XT (Vista) The Gateway FX530XT is a fast, high-powered Vista-powered gaming platform at a good price, though we're still waiting for the games and graphics drivers to really test its mettle. |
PC Magazine
April 19, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Quad X6800) The Falcon Northwest Mach V (Quad X6800) brings dual-card graphics and quad-core processing speed to the multimedia and gaming enthusiast markets. |
PC World
July 13, 2006
Eric Dahl |
Intel's New Core 2 Duo Processors Run Blazingly Fast in PC World Tests PCs with new 'Conroe' chips decisively outscore AMD-based rivals in our tests. |
PC Magazine
June 15, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Radeon HD 2900 XT) The latest, super fast iteration of the Mach V from Falcon Northwest proves once and for all that gaming under Windows Visa needn't be slouchy. |
PC Magazine
December 1, 2006
Lloyd Case |
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Quad-Core) Falcon Northwest updates its venerable Mach V gaming system with quad-core graphics and dual nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics cards. The CPU adds a little kick, but the paired 8800 GTX cards are the real stars here. |
PC Magazine
August 1, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
CyberPower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE The CyberPower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE proves that you don't need a crazily expensive system to start playing games. |
PC Magazine
October 6, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Dimension C521 An AMD processor in a Dell? Who'd have thunk it? A compact and versatile desktop with a decent bang for the buck, the Dell Dimension C521 is a good first AMD effort from Dell... Overdrive Core2.X-Fire... |
PC Magazine
April 17, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Voodoo Omen a121x Extreme Gamer PC Voodoo's Omen a121x will crush your unimaginative definition of gaming PCs... Vigor Force Recon LE... |
PC Magazine
April 27, 2010
Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Optiplex 780 USFF The Dell Optiplex 780 USFF is one of the best ultra small form factor desktop and monitor combinations out there.... Apple iMac 27-inch (Core i7)... Dell Inspiron 580s... Velocity Micro Raptor Signature Edition... Gateway FX6831-01... etc. |
PC Magazine
December 7, 2006
Cisco Cheng |
Alienware Aurora m9700 The cyborg-green Alienware Aurora m9700 gaming laptop is a must-have for its SLI nVidia graphics. It tops the Dell XPS M1710 (Core 2 Duo) in game play, but its single-core processor may hamper its overall performance. |
PC World
December 2003
Mick Lockey |
Desktops: Fast, Furious, and Affordable Pundits predicting the demise of the humble PC should return to their Ouija boards and reconsider their predictions. Computers -- especially in the home -- are capable of doing more than ever before. |
PC World
December 27, 2006
Eric Dahl |
Lab Tests: Vista's Fast If You Have the Hardware You need at least 1GB of RAM, and you'll go even faster with a dual-core processor, PC World's lab testing shows. |
PC World
June 23, 2006
Sommer, Mainelli & Ettenson |
One PC, Two Brains Six economical desktops that deliver plenty of dual-core power. Dell Dimension E510... Gateway FX510XL... HP Pavilion Media Center m7490n... Ajump NBP1005... CyberPower Gamer Ultra 8500SE... Polywell MiniBox 939NP-4200... iMac... Notebook Dual-core processors... |
PC Magazine
September 27, 2006
Cisco Cheng |
Gaming Laptops These high-performing laptops help you take your gaming to another level. Dell XPS M1710... Voodoo Envy u:909... Dell XPS M2010... Toshiba Satellite P105-5921... Alienware Area-51 m5550... Sony Vaio VGN-AR190G... |
PC World
April 2006
Kirk Steers |
FX-60 Powers Fastest PCs Record benchmark scores show that AMD-based systems continue to deliver top performance. |
PC World
June 14, 2007
Kirk Steers |
The Cheapskate's Guide to Supercharging Your PC Overclock your CPU, upgrade your graphics, and swap out your motherboard to give your PC a boost. |
PC Magazine
September 23, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Cyberpower Gamer Ultra SLI Basic If you're new to gaming, or have a soft spot for the old games (Doom 3, anyone?), the Cyberpower Gamer Ultra SLI Basic is an inexpensive gaming PC worth checking out. |
PC Magazine
May 17, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Systemax Venture VX2 B67IVU The Systemax VX2 B67IVU packs a lot of multimedia performance into a system that sells for half the price of more ostentatious rigs. |
PC World
February 27, 2008
Richard Jantz |
Polywell Poly i7050 Value Desktop PC Delivers solid performance for basic tasks but not for fast-action games, and its compact case limits expansion. |
PC Magazine
November 4, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Overdrive Torque.SLI With its red auto-grade paint job and lit cooling fans, the Overdrive Torque.SLI is a gaming rig with no airs of being anything else but a 3D performer... Polywell Poly 939N4-SLI2... Velocity Micro's Gamers' Edge DualX... Voodoo Omen a121... |
PC Magazine
August 28, 2006
Cisco Cheng |
Dell XPS M1710 (Intel Core 2 Duo) With a new Core 2 Duo processor and integrated 802.11n wireless, the XPS M1710 is still the gaming laptop that rules them all.... Voodoo Envy u:909... Dell XPS M2010... Toshiba Satellite P105-S921... Alienware Area-51 m5550... etc. |
PC Magazine
September 9, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
AVADirect GT3 Core i7 Gaming System AVADirect fits plenty of 3D prowess in a small case with the portable GT3 Core i7 Gaming System. |
