Reviewed on February 26, 2008With its second full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end. The Dell XPS 630 delivers everything a gamer would want in a sub-$2,000 PC, from its components, to its case, to its powerful software. We've seen no better system in this newly competitive category.TAGS:Velocity Micro, quad-core, Dell XPS, Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU, Gateway Inc., dual-core, video card, games, Intel
Reviewed on February 25, 2008Not every PC has to be a decent gaming box, but regardless, we expect them to be priced appropriately. Velocity Micro's ProMagix E2055 looks great and does well on some tests, but its gaming scores and its overall bang-for-the-buck fall short.TAGS:Velocity Micro, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell XPS, quad-core, Nvidia GeForce, Gateway Inc., Intel, CPU, games, PC
Reviewed on January 29, 2008Gateway's FX7020 matches an AMD quad-core CPU and a fast Nvidia graphics card to make a compelling gaming PC, with some basic multimedia features to boot. Upgraders looking for a deal might wish Gateway had added a beefier power supply, but as is, this is a fine PC for its price.TAGS:Gateway Inc., quad-core, Velocity Micro, HP Pavilion, CPU, AMD, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel, DVD burner, multimedia, HP, games, DVD, PC
Reviewed on October 1, 2007With fast performance and abbreviated battery life, the Velocity Micro NoteMagix X25 is really only good for buyers who want to use their laptop like a desktop.TAGS:Velocity Micro, laptop computer, Intel Core 2 Duo, display, fan, Intel, keyboard
Reviewed on October 19, 2007Velocity Micro keeps to its performance ethic with this new ProMagix A50 desktop. This PC doesn't have a quad-core chip, nor does it want to serve as the hub of your "digital lifestyle." Instead, it promises fast 3D and overall performance, with room to grow. Dedicated PC gamers will appreciate what this system has to offer.TAGS:Velocity Micro, quad-core, Intel Core 2 Duo, dual-core, multi-core, CPU, DVD burner, Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, HP, Intel, DVD, games
Reviewed on August 6, 2007Sony's distinctive, midrange VAIO TP1 Living Room PC trades performance and features for its cutesy appearance. Unless you really like the looks of this Roomba-like PC you can find a much better deal from a variety of standard desktop PCs.TAGS:Sony Vaio, Velocity Micro, Dell Inspiron, Sony Corp., HP Pavilion, Intel Core 2 Duo, PC, TV, Apple iTunes, HP
Reviewed on July 18, 2006The budget desktop scene is due for a shake-up with Intel's new chips and AMD's impending price cuts, but the Velocity Micro Vector GX Campus Edition is a strong opening volley. There's not much we'd change about this back-to-school package; it's as capable as it is attractive.TAGS:Velocity Micro, Intel Core 2 Duo, back-to-school, PCI, PCI Express, NVidia, AMD, Nvidia GeForce, Intel, LCD, speakers, PC, games
Reviewed on April 2, 2008Falcon Northwest's new, fixed-configuration FragBox 2 is an overclocked, reasonably priced gaming rig whose small size invites you to put it pretty much wherever you want. If you're after that kind of flexibility and have reasonable gaming expectations, you'll be very happy with this PC.TAGS:Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell XPS, Velocity Micro, Gateway Inc., Intel, games, PC