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Origin Chronos (February 2012) 
The Origin Chronos shows the strength of small boutique vendors with a fast, affordable, and compact little desktop that I can recommend to any PC gamer.
As Reviewed: $1,199.00
Similar Model Starting at: $884.00 configure at Origin PC
4 stars Read full review
Alienware X51 (January 2012)
Alienware has successfully brought its brand to an affordable, suitably stylized package, and I can recommend the X51 to anyone in the market for a mainstream gaming PC.
Price: $999.00 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
Gateway One ZX6900-01e
The Gateway One ZX6900-01e is a great deal thanks to its 23-inch display, Blu-ray drive, and speedy performance. It has a few annoying shortcomings. A lack of an HDMI input, in particular, keeps it from greatness, but overall we'd recommend this desktop to anyone in the market for a well-rounded all-in-one PC.
As Reviewed: $1,019.99
Similar Model Starting at: $579.99
4 stars Read full review
