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by Rafael Hernandez on September 7, 2010 · 0 comments

Generally you can get quite a bit of computing performance for the money but once you step into the realm of boutique gaming systems all of that goes out the window in the search for supreme performance. ORIGIN PC’s Big O gaming system combines a full fledged PC and an Xbox 360 into one massive […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 24, 2010 · 0 comments

Pre-built PCs rarely hit the mark when it comes to balancing value and performance. Simply adding a few of the hardware essentials pushes pricing beyond what most people would call reasonable especially when dealing with top of the line processors. The Dell Studio XPS 7100 avoids all of that by sticking with AMD’s Athlon II […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 21, 2010 · 0 comments

I’m all for the slimming down of the personal computer…its been too big for too long but, of course, slimming down for some companies means a vertical design with an annoying pedestal that gets in the way of the true space saving method: stacking. The ASRock Core 100HT barebone PC is perfect for those that […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 20, 2010 · 0 comments

Gaming PCs require a special attention to detail and finesse of craftsmanship and just be outright mean when it comes time to tear through the latest first person shooter so of course it has to look just as good as the components it’s running. iBUYPOWER’s Paladin XLC Phantom Series doesn’t disappoint sporting an “armored” white […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 20, 2010 · 0 comments

As bubbly as computer manufacturers have tried to design their user-centric PCs there’s a lack of simple designs that are fit for your simple decor or fill up cubicles around the business world. The Lenovo ThinkCenter M90z extends the company’s boxy business design style to the All-in-One PC market but still manages to hit all […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 16, 2010 · 0 comments

Industrial vehicles, and just about any vehicle the sees a whole lot of wear and tear (and perhaps bombings?), typically need something a little more ruggedized than an iPad…interestingly enough there are companies that cater to such rough and tumble environments. The AIS Rugged Vehicle Computer sports a 12.1″ touch screen housed in an all […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 15, 2010 · 0 comments

Shuttle has, for almost a decade now, been producing a wide range of mini-PC barebone systems that manage to offer the same performance as a desktop machine in some extremely cramp cases. They continue that fine tradition with the new XPC SH55J2 which can take your LGA 1156 Intel Core i7 processor and supports dual […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 14, 2010 · 0 comments

The miniaturization of PC components has meant a whole new generation of small computers that pack in just as much functionality as their larger desktop cousins, although you’ll still have to make some concessions. Gateway’s SX 2311-03 manages to cram up to an AMD Phenom II X4 820 CPU and 8GB of memory into a […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 9, 2010 · 0 comments

The bulk of All-In-One PC designs are an attempt at putting together an eye pleasing machine that doesn’t take up a whole lot of desktop space and aren’t at all concerned with performance given the small amount of space they have to work with. MSI’s new Wind Top AE2280 somehow manages to cram in a […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 5, 2010 · 0 comments

There’s something quite monolithic about a no-nonsense PC case and the Acer Aspire M3400-U2052 takes it to extremes. This budge conscious machine is ready to handle your multimedia tasks with its peppy AMD Phenom II X4 820 processor and a pedestrian ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card pushing a respectable number of pixels to your […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 26, 2010 · 0 comments

Our peace loving friends up north seemingly have a lust for blowing things up with heavy gear or Acer wouldn’t be bringing their Aspire Predator AG7750 gaming PC to the Great White North. Acer has done well with their foray into the high-end gaming rig world with an especially aggressive case design filled to the […]

Read more Acer Aspire Predator AG7750 now available in Canada, overwhelms their tank