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Xi MTower PCIe

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Very Good

  • Pros
  • Strong performance
  • Low-cost power system
  • Cons
  • Could use more hard drive space
  • Bundled LCD monitor could be better

Xi Mtower PCIe Desktop Computer Review

- Xi Computer's MTower PCIe is one of the best power desktop computers we've recently tested. Reasonably priced at $3149 (as of November 2, 2007), the system includes a 24-inch wide-screen LCD monitor and delivered impressive performance. Considering what some competitors offer, disk space could have been more generous, but you do get two 150GB Western Digital Raptor hard drives configured in a RAID 0 array (both run at 10,000 rpm). You can also custom-order your machine at Xi's site, or choose an overclocked system (covered under warranty), such as the speed-demon MTower IGE-Stacker that we've previously reviewed.

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