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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.

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PCW Rating: 87.3PCW Rating: 87.3PCW Rating: 87.3

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

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1. Microflex 92B

CPU: 2.93-GHz Core i7 940, Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4870X2, Monitor Model: LG19" WL1942, Total HD Size (GB): 300GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: TK

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PCW Rating: 83.6PCW Rating: 83.6PCW Rating: 83.6

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

2. Mtower Pcie Centurion

CPU: 3.16-GHz Core 2 Duo E8500, Graphics Adapter: EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX, Monitor Model: Samsung SyncMaster 245BW, Total HD Size (GB): 600GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: A nicely expandable system with blue LED bling, gaming muscle, and bundled Logitech peripherals.

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PCW Rating: 83.8PCW Rating: 83.8PCW Rating: 83.8

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

3. CyberPower Power Infinity Pro

CPU: 3-GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9650, Graphics Adapter: EVGA 8800 GTX, Monitor Model: Sylvania SK2201W-B, Total HD Size (GB): 1800GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: This QX9650-based PC provides top gaming performance, but it'll also wallop your wallet.

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PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

4. Studio XPS

CPU: 2.93-GHz Core i7 940, Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4850, Total HD Size (GB): 500GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: The Studio XPS delivers powerful performance for its price; but the internal design hampers this awesome PC.

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PCW Rating: 82.6PCW Rating: 82.6PCW Rating: 82.6

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

5. Polywell Poly X4800-Extreme

CPU: 3.2-GHz Core 2 Extreme X9770, Graphics Adapter: MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX280, Monitor Model: Acer AL2416WBSD, Total HD Size (GB): 600GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Pricey desktop provides blow-your-socks-off performance and lots of rear port connectivity.

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PCW Rating: 84.4PCW Rating: 84.4PCW Rating: 84.4

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

6. Aspire Predator

CPU: 2.83-GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550, Graphics Adapter: Nvidia GeForce 9800GTX, Monitor Model: Acer G24, Total HD Size (GB): 1920GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: A good machine, the Predator delivers solid performance for its price; a little reconfiguring could wonders, however.

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PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

7. iBuyPower Video Pro

CPU: 2.83-GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550, Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4850, Monitor Model: Sceptre X20WG-Naga II-b, Total HD Size (GB): 1000GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: The Video Pro offers midrange performance at an excellent price, though we would upgrade the peripherals.

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PCW Rating: 77.1PCW Rating: 77.1PCW Rating: 77.1

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

8. Polywell Poly X5800i

CPU: 3.2-GHz Core i7 Extreme 965, Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD4870 X2, Monitor Model: Acer AL2416WB, Total HD Size (GB): 792GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Though the X5800i comes close to being a top performer, some rival desktops match its speed and beat its cost.

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PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

9. Polywell MiniBox 780G-9950

CPU: 2.6-GHz Phenom 9950, Graphics Adapter: Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 4870, Monitor Model: Samsung 2253BW, Total HD Size (GB): 600GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Good,

Bottom Line: An attractive, compact PC with a medium level of expandability.

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PCW Rating: 73.3PCW Rating: 73.3PCW Rating: 73.3

Last Rated: December 24, 2008

10. Area 51

CPU: 2.83-GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550, Graphics Adapter: Visiontek HD4870 X2, Monitor Model: Samsung 2253BW, Total HD Size (GB): 820GB Hard Drive, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: This updated version of an old favorite remains competitive, but we wouldn’t place bets on it winning races.

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