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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
October 28, 2007
Jon L. Jacobi |
Review: Intel's New Quad-Core CPUs In our lab tests, Intel's 45nm Penryn CPU didn't blow away the previous generation, but the tech behind it should keep Intel ahead. |
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 World
April 2006
Laura Blackwell |
Media Center and Dual-Core System Prices Fall Powerful, attractively configured PCs are appearing at prices that qualify them as budget systems. HP Pavilion a1250n Desktop PC... eMachines T6420... WinBook PowerSpec Extreme 9200... Velocity Micro Vision GX... Dell Dimension E510... Amax Max 64 3200... |
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
February 27, 2008
Thornton, Jantz & Allen |
The Best Bargain PCs Basic laptops and desktops have never been less expensive, but are you giving up too much if you go cheap? We tested 12 low-cost machines to find the real values. |
PC World
August 20, 2007
Alan Stafford |
Small-Business PCs Give Short Shrift to Specs These business systems aren't the best values available. |
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 World
October 25, 2007
Carla Thornton |
Blu-ray and HD DVD Spice Up 17-Inch Laptops Three multimedia-oriented desktop-replacement laptops take positions on our chart. |
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
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 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
August 25, 2006
Melissa J. Perenson |
New Intel Core 2 Duo Systems Reach Top Ranks CyberPower Gamer Infinity SLI Ultra, Velocity Micro Vector GX Campus Edition, ABS Ultimate X9, and Micro Express Athlon 65/0x2013based MicroFlex 60B make impressive debuts. |
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 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 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
April 2005 |
New PC Sets Performance Record in WorldBench 5 Tests Four systems with plenty of speed arrive on the desktop PCs chart... A new Sony notebook lasted 7 hours in battery tests... Hot new monitors... |
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
December 13, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Compaq dx2200 Business Desktop PC If your business needs a basic clerical PC, the HP Compaq dx2200 Business Desktop PC is it... HP Compaq Presario SR2050NX... HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n PC... |
PC Magazine
December 12, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
eMachines T5212 The eMachines T5212 is a fine if pedestrian desktop PC for those with average computing needs... HP Compaq dx2200 business desktop PC... HP Compaq Presario SR2050NX... HP Pavilion a1640n... |
PC World
June 2006
Narasu Rebbapragada |
New Power System Sets Performance Record Xi's MTower 64 AGL-SLI is the fastest PC we've ever clocked, but all three newcomers to the chart have a distinctive touch. |
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
April 20, 2005
Cade Metz |
Value PCs: The Price Is Right There was a time when value-priced PCs/notebooks meant cheap, weak, and flimsy systems. But not anymore. Polywell Poly 2800NF2-MX... Averatec AV3270-EE1... Dell Inspiron 6000... Dell Dimension 4700... etc. |
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 Magazine
October 23, 2009
John R. Delaney |
HP Pavilion p6267c-b The HP Pavilion p6267c-b is a stylish quad-core desktop with a generous amount of memory, good-sized hard drive, and a beautiful 25-inch LCD monitor... HP TouchSmart 300-1007... Compaq Presario CQ5210f... etc. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
Acer Aspire L310 The relatively tiny Ace Aspire L310 desktop is one to consider for the design-minded or space-constrained... HP Slimline s3020n... Dell Dimension E521... |
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
February 27, 2008
Richard Jantz |
HP Pavilion Slimline s3300z Value Desktop PC The s3300z's diminutive size is a great fit for small spaces, but its unexceptional speed and limited expansion options are drawbacks. |
PC World
March 2003
Alexandra Krasne |
Top 5 Entertainment PCs We pick the best systems for multimedia and games. |
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 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
October 25, 2006
Kalpana Ettenson |
HP's Powerful Media Center Tops the List Two new power models and two new value systems join the chart this month. HP Pavilion a1510n... Systemax Vitality DH463... |
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
October 6, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Sweet $1,000 Desktop PCs You'll be amazed at the goodies $1000 can get you: a quad-core processor, up to 6GB of RAM, a large hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, discrete graphics, and even a TV tuner. |
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 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
September 28, 2007
Narasu Rebbapragada |
Green PCs: A First Step Energy Star 4.0-rated products can lower your energy bill and reduce the amount of pollutants in the world but by somewhat less than you might hope. |
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
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 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
July 26, 2005
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion a1120n If you can live without a TV tuner, the Pavilion a1120n is a good Media Center PC for students and home users toting iPods and digicams. Includes tips on choosing computer equipment for college. |
PC World
February 2006
Dan Sommer |
Low-Cost Cisnet, HP PCs Race Onto Value List This month a NASCAR-themed desktop and a compact HP system enter the value portion of the Top 10. |
PC Magazine
July 20, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Averatec D1133 The 18-inch Averatec D1133 is a pretty all in one desktop PC, and it's cheap to boot. |
PC Magazine
April 10, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Apple Mac Pro (Quad-Core) The Apple Mac Pro (Quad-Core) is a better overall performer on day-to-day tasks than its eight-core sibling. |
PC World
September 2002
Anush Yegyazarian |
Buyers' Guide to Office & Home PCs Even inexpensive PCs are very capable and now boast many features that were once exclusive to high-end systems. |
PC World
May 15, 2007
Danny Allen |
All-Purpose 'Santa Rosa' Notebooks Debut Two of the newcomers on this month's chart feature Intel's latest Centrino technology: HP Pavilion dv6500t and Gateway E-475M. |
PC World
October 26, 2007
Roy Santos |
22-Inch LCDs: More Screen for Less Green Basic 22-inch wide-screen LCDs are a steal for under $300, and decked-out ones are tempting, too, at less than $400. |
PC Magazine
May 11, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p Eco Ultra Small "Ultra Small" doesn't stand for low-powered for the Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p Eco Ultra Small.... Cybernet iOne-GX31... Acer Veriton X270-ED7400C... Lenovo ThinkCentre M58e... Acer Veriton X270-ED7400C... |
PC World
July 2002
Laurianne McLaughlin |
P4 Bests Athlon Intel has finally done it: A computer based on its fastest Pentium 4 processor has beaten a comparable system using AMD's top Athlon XP chip in PC World's benchmark tests... |
PC Magazine
May 28, 2008
Joel Santo Domingo |
Gateway DX442XP The Gateway DX442XP combines Windows XP and modern hardware. This may be the PC you're looking for if you're nostalgic yet want the latest components. |
