(Sep 08, 2008)
Rich Brown
Senior Editor
Neither too hot (expensive) nor too cold (boring), these PCs are just right. They may not have the very latest technology, but last month's new feature is this month's bargain. The most demanding users are the only ones who won't find what they need with one of these midrange PCs.
Dell XPS 630
With its second full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end. The Dell XPS 630 delivers everything a gamer would want in a sub-$2,000 PC, from its components, to its case, to its powerful software. We've seen no better system in this newly competitive category.
Price: $1,319.00 - $1,319.00 (check prices)
Review date: Feb 26, 2008
Excellent
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Maingear Prelude (AMD Phenom X4 9850)
The Maingear Prelude has the best bang for the buck among midrange gaming PCs. It also has a certain stocky visual appeal. It's missing a few features, and you'll have to jump through a few hoops to make upgrades, but on balance, this system is a great deal.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Jun 4, 2008
Excellent
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Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)
Apple's smaller-scale iMac remains our favorite all-in-one. And while its looks, its ease of use, and its performance are all selling points, Windows PCs are starting to catch up (at least with the latter). A few components could also stand an update, but in general you'll find the 20-inch iMac a remarkable computer for its price.
Price: $1,141.41 - $1,248.62 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 11, 2008
Excellent
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Falcon Northwest FragBox 2 (Intel Core 2 Duo E8400)
Falcon Northwest's new, fixed-configuration FragBox 2 is an overclocked, reasonably priced gaming rig whose small size invites you to put it pretty much wherever you want. If you're after that kind of flexibility and have reasonable gaming expectations, you'll be very happy with this PC.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Apr 2, 2008
Very good
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