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Maingear F131 System Review - 6 CPU Cores, 960 CUDA Cores

System - Aug 31, 2010 | 12:00 PM

System reviews are interesting in that anyone can put some PC components in a case and call it a gaming rig. The real issue is not just the hardware specs but how the company presents itself and how it supports customers before, during and after the purchase process. Having a 6-core processor overclocked to 4.5 GHz and a pair of GTX 480s never hurts though.

Video Perspective: VIA ARTiGO A1100 Pico-ITX Builder Kit

System - Aug 13, 2010 | 01:00 PM

VIA Technologies provided us with a sample of their new V1100 pico-ITX DIY computer and we came away pretty impressed with what the tiny little machine could provide. If you think you could use a Nano-powered SFF device, check out our video review in here!

Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition Ultra Quiet Gaming PC Review

System - Aug 06, 2010 | 04:00 PM

Puget Systems is back with a gaming PC that is rated under 20db - and if you don't know how quiet that actually is...your breathing is probably louder. They are able to accomplish this with mostly off-the-shelf parts and careful selection of components. Stop in and learn by example on how quiet computing can be done!

Puget Systems Deluge i7-980X GTX 480 SLI Review - Money can buy happiness

System - Jun 11, 2010 | 04:00 PM

Puget Systems is a custom system builder based in the Washington area that promises a combination of the top PC components available with customer service oriented around keeping the user involved through parts selection, ordering, construction, testing and beyond delivery. Of course, it doesn't hurt that you can get a 4.0 GHz 6-core processor and water cooled GTX 480s.

Video: Building a New PC Tutorial and Walkthrough

System - Nov 30, 2009 | 04:00 PM

As a holiday gift to myself, I decided to upgrade my own personal machine this Thanksgiving holiday and thought it would be a good idea to record the physical construction process to share with our readers.

Dell Studio One Touchscreen Windows 7 PC Review

System - Oct 20, 2009 | 05:00 AM

Right before Windows 7 hits the streets this week, we take a look at a Dell Studio One touchscreen PC that implements the improved touch capabilities included with the new operating system. The Dell system is a 19-in wide screen multi-touch capable all-in-one computer that uses an Intel Pentium CPU (yes that name continues) and an NVIDIA ION chipset. Come see if this PC will make you yearn for a monitor with fingerprints on it.

Smooth Creations Dragon System Preview

System - Jun 12, 2009 | 09:00 AM

Even though Smooth Creations is a new to the boutique system builders game, they have started developing a name for creating incredibly artistic designs, as well impressively performing ones. Today we are taking a quick preview look at an all AMD-based system that uses a Phenom II processor and HD 4870 GPUs.

CompuLab fit-PC2 Preview - Nettop PC with Intel Menlow

System - May 26, 2009 | 09:00 PM

A pleasant surprise on this Tuesday afternoon, a package arrived on my doorstep from Israel. Perplexed by its origin I ripped open the bag to find a brand-spanking-new fit-PC2 nettop computer in my hands. This little guy has been getting a lot of attention recently for its incredibly small size (fits inside the area of DVD almost) and interesting hardware configuration.

Apple has plans for iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro in 2009

System - Jan 04, 2009 | 06:00 PM

The MacWorld Expo starts this week and once again rumors are swirling about potential new products being announced at the show. We have some exclusive information on the new iMacs and Mac Mini that will be announced as well as the potential for a new 28" iMac model and a new Mac Pro machine.

AVADirect Custom Overclocked Gaming System Review

System - Oct 27, 2008 | 12:00 AM

AVADirect is a relatively unknown system builder in the boutique world and is a small company that has a lot to offer. For a much lower price than you can get comparatively fast Alienware or Voodoo systems, AVADirect can build you a top-of-the-line gaming PC for a reasonable cost while also offering the tech support that many gamers really want.

Alienware Area-51 QX9770 CrossFireX System Review

System - Oct 24, 2008 | 06:00 PM

Alienware is the most well known name in the world of boutique system builders and they have a wide following of users consider the size of pre-built enthusiast PCs. Today we are looking a new Area-51 system configuration that sports some impressively fast components including a QX9770, VelociRaptor drives and CrossFire X graphics cards.

HP Blackbird 002 LC Gaming System Review

System - Jan 03, 2008 | 09:00 AM

The combination of HP and Voodoo PC has its first fruits in the form of the very sexy Blackbird 002 gaming PC. With what might be the best designed case we have seen and some industry-standard hardware that is upgradeable, the Blackbird might be the best boutique PC yet.

Digital Storm Twister Extreme 3-Way SLI System Review

System - Dec 21, 2007 | 12:00 PM

Digital Storm sent us a complete system that features a liquid cooled and overclocked QX6850 Intel processor, two RAID arrays and of course three 8800 Ultras configured for 3-Way SLI. Sure it's expensive, but that doesn't make it any less impressive as a boutique system!

Apple TV Review - Bringing Digital Media to your TV

System - Apr 12, 2007 | 10:00 AM

The Apple TV claims to be able to bridge the gap between all that media being stored on your computer and move it to your high definition television. Can it survive without support for HD video though?

Alienware Area 51 7500 Gaming System Review

System - Feb 19, 2007 | 09:00 AM

Alienware shows us what a top-of-the-line gaming system is supposed to look like. With a quad-core CPU and the latest NVIDIA SLI graphics, does the Area 51 7500 meet a picky gamer's expectations?

PC Perspective Forum Server Upgrade 2006

System - Oct 12, 2006 | 09:00 AM

We recently upgraded the server powering the PC Perspective Forums with a new dual Opteron solution with help from our friends at Tyan, Corsair, Western Digital and Newegg! Come see what is powering our community!

Alienware Aurora 7500 System Review: FX-62 and 7950 GX2

System - Sep 07, 2006 | 09:00 AM

Alienware's Aurora 7500 line, featuring the AMD Athlon FX-62 processor and an NVIDIA 7950 GX2 graphics card, is a screamer in games and just about everything else!

New Dell XPS System with Conroe and Quad SLI

System - May 12, 2006 | 01:00 PM

At E3 this week we were able to find a little surprise at the NVIDIA booth. A new XPS-branded system with a Core Architecture processor and new Quad SLI cards are shoved into a brand new case design.

AOpen XC Cube EY855-II Pentium M SFF Review

System - Apr 13, 2005 | 09:00 AM

The Pentium M is now heading into the SFF market with this AOpen unit that offers performance, low noise and low heat in a nice looking little package.

Powering PC Perspective

System - Apr 01, 2004 | 06:00 PM

Have you wondered what kind of server powers the PC Perspective website? Our server should last us for a long time, as we have been thinking ahead in both hardware and software.