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Solaris Computer Systems changed its name to MaxForce PC and set its top-tier Revolution GTX3 system down at our table. Let’s see how the beast measures up to some tough competition.

Gaming enthusiasts always look for an edge, but that edge usually comes at a cost--time or money. We compare three systems from HP, Falcon NW, and Vigor aimed at gamers with more money than time.

Well established in performance circles, Überclok’s factory-overclocked systems are now available for well under $2,000. But how does the brand's new Ion PC perform against our $1,500 SBM machine?

Macs have come a very long way and can pretty much do everything a Windows PC can Apple says. So why do I still have a PC right beside me?

When purchasing a new computer these days, many wonder whether a bulky tower system unit is even necessary, given the advantages of a notebook.

Powerful Portable Performance: we explore and test Shuttle’s SX38P2 Pro.

Shuttle's KPC is here. It offers cost-effective green computing for the masses. Power users need not apply.

We put two PCs from newcomer Solaris Computer Systems through the paces to see if the Nebula XL and Photon XLX have what it takes to deliver performance and value.

Does twice the price ever produce a product that's twice as nice? Systems from AVA Direct and Digital Storm compete to answer that question.

ABS shipped us its latest CrossFire system and it came to play! It clearly provided all of the performance of the big guns but at less than half the cost.

Following up on its successful Crossfire gaming rig, Gateway now delivers the nForce 8800GTX option. Is it worth the price?

Several months after AMD's Quad FX launch, Vigor Gaming continues to offer its highest-end processors in a "better value" ultimate-performance system. How does it perform?

In May we showed off some systems for the overindulgent. This time, we cut the price tag in half but still ended up with a system built to thrill.

Gateway is ready to get back into the performance business. They certainly have the experience, but can they deliver the goods?

When Comparing GeForce Quad SLI and Radeon X1900 in CrossFire, Radeon is the DX9 King: Part 2

Comparing GeForce Quad SLI and Radeon X1900 in CrossFire.iBuypower sent us two systems with identical specs to see how the two compare in terms of gaming performance.

Loaded with an overclocked Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor and ATI's Radeon X1900 in CrossFire dual-graphics mode, the ABS Ultimate X9 delivers nothing less than tremendous performance.

Tom's 10th Anniversary $10,000 PC goes to Brendan Duda, who will lock himself in for serious gaming. Later on, he intends to rent out time with the $10k PC.