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PC World
October 2005
Kirk Steers |
Next-Generation PCs Alienware Aurora 7500... Apple Power Mac G5... Polywell Poly 916NF4-SLI... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Voodoo Computers Omen DCC A:221 Opteron workstation... Xi Computer MTower X2 AGE-SLI...   |
PC World
November 2005
Kirk Steers |
Affordable Dual-Core AMD comes out ahead in lab tests of mainstream dual-core systems... Hands-on with the new 64-bit Celeron and Sempron chips. |
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 World
April 2006
Kirk Steers |
Intel's Latest: Faster, but Still Not the Champ The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 processor is over 10 percent faster than Intel's previous fastest CPU. |
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 World
September 2005 |
In the Charts: Dual-Core CPUs Achieve Markedly Different Results New PCs from Alienware demonstrate variations in the effectiveness of the new processor technology. Plus, a brief look at some new ultraportable laptops. |
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
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
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 World
July 2005
Anush Yegyazarian |
Dual-Core Duel: AMD Beats Intel First look: Two processors in one Athlon chip give performance extra oomph. |
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
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 World
November 2005 |
Top 15 Desktops Xi Computer MTower 64 AGE-SLI... Alienware Aurora 7500... Polywell Poly 939N-FX55... Velocity Micro Vision 64... ABS Ultimate M6... Micro Express MicroFlex 3464... Amax Power 660+... ABS Ultimate V2 42... Micro Express MicroFlex 35B... etc. |
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
May 2005
Jon L. Jacobi |
Tested: 64-Bit P4 Intel's new 64-bit Pentium 4 CPUs are fast, but AMD's Athlon 64 FX retains the speed crown. |
PC World
May 2006
Richard Baguley |
Motherboard Mania! With support for dual-core CPUs and the latest graphics, motherboards pack more power than ever. Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe... P5N32-SLI Deluxe... Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI... Abit AN8 Ultra... DFI LanParty UT RDX200 CF-DR... D975XBX... etc. |
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 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 World
August 2002
Laurianne McLaughlin |
Athlon Recharged The current state of competition between AMD and Intel, and the chips they have planned for future release. |
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 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 World
February 10, 2003
Laurianne McLaughlin |
First Tests of AMD's Athlon XP 3000+ Barton CPU outperforms Pentium 4 powerhouses in first systems from Falcon Northwest, Polywell, and Sys Technology. |
PC World
January 1, 2008
Jon. L. Jacobi |
First Tests: AMD's Phenom CPU Won't Scare Intel AMD's new CPU has impressive technology but turns in disappointing performance. Can AMD remain competitive if its high-end processor isn't much faster than a year-old Intel CPU? |
PC Magazine
May 17, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Buying Guide: Gaming Desktops What kind of desktop will it take to run the most anticipated games of 2006, such as Oblivion and EverQuest II? |
PC Magazine
January 10, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX A system that looks as much at home on an engineer's desk as it does in a hard-core gamer's den, the Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX offers performance that trumps the highest-end gaming systems. |
PC World
March 2004
Anush Yegyazarian |
New P4s Offer Mixed Results New Intel CPUs often outperform earlier models, but still trail AMD's best. |
PC Magazine
February 10, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Velocity Micro Vision GX The new Velocity Micro Vision GX: An affordable system with flair... Cyberpower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE... Cisnet NASCAR PC... |
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 World
August 2005 |
Top 15 Desktops Three systems--including a Polywell with two graphics cards and value models from Velocity Micro and IBuyPower--debut this month. Alienware Aurora 5500... Xi Computer MTower 64 AGE-SLI... etc. |
PC World
May 2004
Eric Dahl |
Speed-Demon PCs Two loaded systems using AMD's fastest processor show just how swift (and expensive) PCs can get. But should you buy all the frills? |
PC Magazine
April 1, 2004
Joel Santo Domingo |
ABS Awesome 6300 If you want a high-end multimedia PC that's housed in a case with just a hint of flash, then take a look at the ABS Awesome 6300. |
PC World
June 6, 2001
Anush Yegyazarian |
AMD's 1.4-GHz Athlon Sets Benchmark Record Polywell system, among the first to use newest chip, tops PC WorldBench scores; 950-MHz Duron also ships... |
PC World
November 2004 |
Top 15 Desktop PCs Our chart has eight newcomers this month, including speed champs from Micro Express and Polywell, and a superpricey Media Center PC from HP. |
PC World
November 2003
Tom Mainelli |
64-Bit Takes Off AMD's chip supports 64-bit computing, ushering in a new era for desktops. But the best reason to buy the CPU is strong performance on familiar 32-bit apps. |
PC Magazine
August 24, 2004
Joel Santo Domingo |
Overdrive PC Torque.OP Overdrive PC makes it possible to own a truly unique PC, with an innovative choice of processor for gaming. |
PC World
September 2005 |
Top 15 Desktops Alienware's new gaming system with a dual-core CPU lands atop the power side of our chart. Alienware Aurora 7500... Xi Computer MTower 64 AGE-SLI... Polywell Poly 939N-FX55... etc. |
PC World
July 24, 2007
Danny Allen |
Factory Overclocking Juices Up Gaming PCs Latest reviews and tests show that even the big boys are now bringing something to the overclocking table. |
PC Magazine
March 23, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sony VAIO VGC-RC210G The Sony VAIO VGC-RC210G is a slick multimedia desktop with ViiV compatibility, lots of hard drive space, and room for upgrades. |
PC World
July 2004
Richard Baguley |
Top 15 Desktop PCs Two fully loaded new systems bearing Athlon's 64 FX-53 chip debut on this month's power list, but that power doesn't come cheap. |
PC World
December 2004 |
Top 15 Desktop PCs Systems from Compaq and Micro Express debut on the power side of the chart, and Alienware introduces a budget PC. |
PC World
July 2005 |
Top 15 Desktop PCs Three power systems--including a gaming PC at number one--and a value machine debut this month. Xi MTower 64 AGE-SLI... Alienware Aurora 5500... ABS Ultimate M5-64... Polywell Poly 939N-FX55... etc. |
PC World
April 2003
Laurianne McLaughlin |
AMD's Latest Is a Winner Bigger cache boosts performance of Athlon 3000+ processor. |
PC World
December 2003
Tom Mainelli |
High-End P4: Better, Not Best Intel's surprise chip is competitive, but doesn't beat AMD's top Athlon processor. |
PC Magazine
July 14, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
Velocity Micro Vision 64 (Athlon 64 X2 4800+) The Vision 64 is a monster gaming system that scored off the charts on our tests. Subtle in design, it's not for the faint of heart. |
PC Magazine
September 28, 2005
Anderson & Domingo |
Use Your Imagination: Eight Digital Content Creation Desktops HP Media Center 7160n... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Dell Dimension 9100... Power Mac Dual 2.7GHz... Falcon Northwest Talon X2 3800... Gateway FX400MC... Velocity Micro Vision 64 LX-V... Voodoo Doll D210... |
PC Magazine
February 5, 2010
Matthew Elliott |
Dell Inspiron i570-6939PBK The dual-core Dell Inspiron i570-6939PBK desktop PC-with-an-LCD bundle does an admirable job covering the basics at a fair price. |
PC World
February 2003
Melissa J. Perenson |
Top 5 PCs Under $900 We pick the best desktop systems that won't break your budget. |
PC World
June 10, 2002
Laurianne McLaughlin |
AMD Pushes Athlon to 1.8 GHz First tests find Intel, AMD match performance -- but Athlon XP 2200+ is the better buy. |
PC World
December 2002
Sean Captain |
Top 15 Desktop PCs The best desktop PCs for either home or office. |
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. |
