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Top 10 Power Desktop PCs
Many of these powerful desktop PCs boast the latest technologies, including
Intel's Core i7 processor, making them the right choice for demanding users.
 ThinkStation
S10
Bottom Line: This system's quad-core QC 6700 CPU
gives it decent oomph, but we were unimpressed after putting it against other
power PCs.
PC World Rating: 64.0 (Fair)
- CPU: 2.66-GHz Core 2 Quad Q6700
- Graphics Adapter: Nvidia Quadro FX 1700
- Monitor Model: ThinkVision L2240p
- Total HD Size (GB): 500
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Good
 Minibox
780G-9950
Bottom Line: An attractive, compact PC with a medium
level of expandability.
PC World Rating: 76.0 (Fair)
- CPU: 2.6-GHz Phenom 9950
- Graphics Adapter: Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 4870
- Monitor Model: Samsung 2253BW
- Total HD Size (GB): 600
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Good
 Poly
X5800i
Bottom Line: Though the X5800i comes close to being a
top performer, some rival desktops match its speed and beat its cost.
PC World Rating: 76.0 (Good)
- CPU: 3.2-GHz Core i7 Extreme 965
- Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4870 X2
- Monitor Model: Acer AL2416WB
- Total HD Size (GB): 792
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
 MTower PCIe
965
Bottom Line: The MTower PCIe 965 offers strong
general-purpose performance, but fails to excite as a gaming system.
PC World Rating: 77.1 (Very Good)
- CPU: 3.2-GHz Core i7 Extreme 965
- Graphics Adapter: EVGA GeForce 9800+ GTX
- Monitor Model: 2343bwx Samsung SyncMaster
- Total HD Size (GB): 600
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior
 Studio
XPS
Bottom Line: The Studio XPS delivers powerful
performance for its price; but the internal design hampers this awesome PC.
PC World Rating: 77.4 (Fair)
- CPU: 2.93-GHz Core i7 940
- Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4850
- Total HD Size (GB): 500
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
 MTower
PCIe Centurion
Bottom Line: A nicely expandable system with blue LED
bling, gaming muscle, and bundled Logitech peripherals.
PC World Rating: 78.3 (Very Good)
- CPU: 3.16-GHz Core 2 Duo E8500
- Graphics Adapter: EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX
- Monitor Model: Samsung SyncMaster 245BW
- Total HD Size (GB): 600
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
 FX6800-05
Bottom Line: This Gateway is one of the better power
PCs available, if the price and limited upgradability don't scare you away.
PC World Rating: 77.5 (Good)
- CPU: 2.93-GHz Core i7 940
- Graphics Adapter: Ati Radeon HD 4870 X2
- Monitor Model: Gateway FHD2401
- Total HD Size (GB): 1080
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior
 Poly
X4800-EXTREME
Bottom Line: Pricey desktop provides
blow-your-socks-off performance and lots of rear port connectivity.
PC World Rating: 80.6 (Superior)
- CPU: 3.2-GHz Core 2 Extreme X9770
- Graphics Adapter: MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX280
- Monitor Model: Acer AL2416WBSD
- Total HD Size (GB): 600
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior
 Microflex
92B
Bottom Line: The MicroFlex 92B's speed, price, and
upgradability make it a winner.
PC World Rating: 86.4 (Good)
- CPU: 2.93-GHz Core i7 940
- Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4870X2
- Monitor Model: LG19" WL1942
- Total HD Size (GB): 300
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good
 Gamer
Xtreme XT-K
Bottom Line: It’s not the fastest PC around, but this
gaming-oriented power desktop delivers stellar graphics performance.
PC World Rating: 79.2 (Very Good)
- CPU: 2.66-GHz Core i7 920
- Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2
- Monitor Model: ViewSonic VA2226W Widescreen
- Total HD Size (GB): 1000
- WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior
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