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Reviewed on November 24, 2009
Massive case notwithstanding, the affordable Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 delivers a competitive feature set with the horsepower to back it up. We recommend this system for light media editors and anyone who can make use of its straightforward performance and multipurpose features.
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ASUS, graphics chip, Intel, USB port, Ethernet, AMD, HP, CPU, games, PC
CNET review:
7.4
Very good
Check prices$649.99
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Reviewed on September 10, 2009
Velocity Micro's Edge Z30 is the best deal going right now for midlevel gaming PCs featuring Intel's new Core i7 chips. The overclocked Core i7 860, a fast Nvidia graphics card, and a solid selection of features all around make it easy for us to recommend this system to anyone looking for a capable gaming desktop.
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Velocity Micro, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Blu-ray drive, Intel, optical drive, Dell, video card, Blu-ray, chipset, 64-bit, motherboard, CPU, games, PC
CNET review:
8.9
Excellent
Check prices$1,099.00
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Reviewed on November 10, 2009
The Dell Studio XPS 8000 offers a strong combination of midrange performance parts that should satisfy anyone looking for a midtower desktop for general productivity, digital media editing, or gaming. It lacks a few performance-oriented extras, but it makes up for any deficiencies with its attractive looks.
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Velocity Micro, Dell Studio, Dell, CPU, 64-bit, configuration, motherboard, Nvidia GeForce, Intel, NVidia, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Check prices$999.00
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Reviewed on November 20, 2009
Gateway's affordable One ZX4800-02 all-in-one isn't the most feature-rich desktop at this price, but it's fast and capable enough that it will handle most basic consumer tasks with aplomb. Don't get too excited about its touch screen, but there's enough to like about this system that we can recommend it as an everyday PC.
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Gateway Inc., IEEE 802.11n, Acer Aspire, 64-bit, Acer Inc., touch screen, networking, Intel Pentium, CPU, Intel, PC, HP, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Microsoft Windows
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Check prices$699.99
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Reviewed on December 4, 2009
With a small screen for its price, we can't justify the TouchSmart 300 as a home entertainment all-in-one PC. It's also slower than more affordable midtowers, so you can spend less for more productivity. This leaves HP's touch-based software as the TouchSmart 300's primary selling point. We'd recommend this PC in the kitchen, but it's less appealing elsewhere.
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HP TouchSmart, kitchen, IEEE 802.11n, touch screen, Acer Aspire, HP, ATI Radeon, 64-bit, retailer, networking, media player, ATI Technologies, Acer Inc., PC, CPU, Microsoft Windows
Check prices$849.99-$899.99
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Reviewed on November 23, 2009
The HP Pavilion P6230y yields decent scores, but we have a hard time recommending a system that comes at a higher cost and a slower performance rating over competing systems. This system has a few uncommon features for its price, but nothing that makes up for its overall poor bang-for-the-buck.
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HP Pavilion, ASUS, graphics chip, quad-core, HP, Ethernet, AMD, Intel, CPU, PC
Check prices$679.99
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Reviewed on May 13, 2009
You can find more-cost-effective large-screen all-in-ones for general productivity, but Sony's Vaio LV250B is our favorite for home entertainment. Loaded with unique features geared toward digital media convenience, this system will meet the needs of anyone looking for a PC to use as an entertainment hub.
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HP TouchSmart, home entertainment, Sony Vaio, Blu-ray drive, Intel Core 2 Duo, HDMI, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, IEEE 802.11, Apple iMac, Apple Computer, Bluetooth, CPU, video, Intel, HP
CNET review:
7.7
Very good
Check prices$999.99-$1,824.40
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Reviewed on October 20, 2008
As much as Acer's Aspire X3200 surpasses other pricier PCs with its wide array of useful inputs and outputs, you'll have a hard time choosing between it and its otherwise identical dual-core Acer linemate of the same price. If you're a multitasker on a budget, you'll likely prefer this model's triple-core CPU.
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Acer Inc., graphics chip, Acer Aspire, Dell Inspiron, 64-bit, HDMI, Dell, CPU, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on February 27, 2009
While the Gateway might appeal to users who value storage over speed, you can find more features in PCs that cost just a little less, and more performance for just a little more. That leaves this Gateway with little to recommend it.
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Gateway Inc., graphics chip, HP Pavilion, video memory, burner, quad-core, optical drive, Dell Inspiron, HP, 64-bit, Wi-Fi, HDMI, FireWire, AMD, CPU, hard drive
CNET review:
4.8
Mediocre
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 1, 2006
If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme, multi-core, quad-core, digital media, clock speed, dual-core, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel, CPU, AMD, PC
CNET review:
8.7
Excellent
Check prices$1,027.95
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Reviewed on March 26, 2009
By tweaking its internal components to achieve maximum 3D performance, Velocity Micro has made its $999 Edge Z5 one of the most impressive lower-end gaming desktops we've ever seen. As long as you don't mind sacrificing a bit of productivity speed to get it, we recommend this system to any PC gamer on a budget.
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Velocity Micro, Dell Studio, optical drive, Dell, Intel Core 2 Duo, ATI Radeon, 64-bit, Gateway Inc., power supply, video card, Intel, CPU, ATI Technologies, games, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
Check prices$699.00
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Reviewed on November 11, 2008
Velocity Micro's Edge Z55 provides a powerful example of the leap ahead in performance afforded by Intel's new Core i7 CPUs. Velocity Micro's own overclocking efforts don't hurt either. Any PC gamer would love to make this upper midrange desktop their own.
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Velocity Micro, Acer Inc., Intel Core Microarchitecture, 64-bit, Radeon, Intel, PC, hard drive, games, CPU
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Check prices$1,699.00
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Reviewed on September 29, 2009
Extra performance by way of a low-wattage AMD chip helps Averatec's D1133 All-In-One stand out from its dismal Nettop competition, but it remains a below-average deal in the grand scheme of budget desktops. We see the appeal of Netbooks, but the benefits of Nettops like this Averatec continue to elude us.
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Averatec, Lenovo, graphics chip, touch screen, AMD Athlon, ATI Technologies, speakers, CPU, AMD, LCD, movie, PC
Check prices$449.99-$559.28
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Reviewed on July 2, 2009
Digital Storm's 950Si has all the makings of a quality performance gaming system, but its value proposition comes up just a bit short. The stable-yet-aggressively overclocked CPU tells us that Digital Storm knows what it's doing, and with a more competitive price it would earn a more enthusiastic recommendation.
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Intel Core Microarchitecture, Blu-ray drive, Western Digital, burner, Blu-ray, DVD-drive, 64-bit, CPU, Intel, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on May 4, 2004
Unequivocally the most powerful graphics card on the market, ATI's Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition hands Nvidia's new card a stunning defeat.
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ATI Technologies, NVidia, card, high-performance, ATI Radeon, requirement, power supply, 3D, video card, Nvidia GeForce, CPU, PC
CNET review:
9.0
Spectacular
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 26, 2008
Although the eMachines EL1200-05w's price tag is tempting, an extra $100 will land you a competitive desktop that can handle a wider variety of applications and even leaves room for future expansion opportunities.
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eMachines Inc., chassis, graphics chip, burner, AMD Athlon, optical drive, Compaq Computer Corp., AMD Athlon 64, AMD, PCI Express, space, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, CPU, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP
CNET review:
4.8
Mediocre
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on May 22, 2009
HP's Pavilion Slimline S7310t is a great example of the strengths of the slimtower PC. Fast, loaded with features, and attractive enough to put almost anywhere, this SlimLine is a competent, economical alternative to the new crop of affordable all-in-one computers--especially if you already have a display in need of a PC to put it to work.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, home entertainment, HP Pavilion, Blu-ray drive, Sony Vaio, IEEE 802.11n, wireless networking, comparison, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, Intel Core 2 Duo, display, HP, 64-bit, CPU, Apple Computer
CNET review:
7.5
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on December 10, 2007
AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future.
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Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD, quad-core, Intel, dual-core, CPU, PC
Check prices$264.95
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Reviewed on February 26, 2009
Maingear's X-Cube small form factor game PC has received a cleverly redesigned case and boasts strong bang for the buck in its niche. We wouldn't necessarily pick this configuration, and you can find a better deal in a standard-size gaming desktop, but you still might be charmed by its unique looks and its decent value.
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Maingear, Velocity Micro, ATI Radeon, AMD, ATI Technologies, motherboard, Intel, games, CPU, hard drive, PC
CNET review:
7.6
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on July 20, 2006
You'll want to give Shuttle's new AMD-based, small-form-factor gaming PC a week or two to see how the coming Athlon price drop will affect the price tag. Assuming that Shuttle continues its aggressive pricing, however, the XPC P2 2700 will deliver lots of bang for your buck.
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Maingear, Intel Core 2 Duo, media card reader, AMD, pricing, AMD Athlon, Intel, Nvidia GeForce, games, video card, CPU, PC
CNET review:
7.2
Very good
Pricing not available
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