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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: 88.7PCW Rating: 88.7PCW Rating: 88.7

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

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1. CyberPower Gamer Xtreme XT-K

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: Very Good,

Bottom Line: It’s not the fastest PC around, but this gaming-oriented power desktop delivers stellar graphics performance.

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PCW Rating: 85.3PCW Rating: 85.3PCW Rating: 85.3

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

2. Micro Express Microflex 92B

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,

Bottom Line: The MicroFlex 92B's speed, price, and upgradability make it a winner.

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PCW Rating: 80.4PCW Rating: 80.4PCW Rating: 80.4

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

3. 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): 600, 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: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9PCW Rating: 77.9

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

4. Gateway FX6800-05

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,

Bottom Line: This Gateway is one of the better power PCs available, if the price and limited upgradability don't scare you away.

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PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

5. Xi 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): 600, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

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

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PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3PCW Rating: 77.3

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

6. Dell Studio XPS

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

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: 76.6PCW Rating: 76.6PCW Rating: 76.6

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

7. Xi MTower PCIe 965

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,

Bottom Line: The MTower PCIe 965 offers strong general-purpose performance, but fails to excite as a gaming system.

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PCW Rating: 75.8PCW Rating: 75.8PCW Rating: 75.8

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

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): 792, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

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: 75.5PCW Rating: 75.5PCW Rating: 75.5

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

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): 600, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Good,

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

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PCW Rating: 63.3PCW Rating: 63.3PCW Rating: 63.3

Last Rated: May 04, 2009

10. Lenovo ThinkStation S10

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,

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.

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