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Best performance desktops

(Updated March 29, 2012 12:10 AM PDT)
Rich Brown
Rich Brown
Senior editor
These high-performance machines contain the latest desktop technology. From the fastest processors and the most advanced graphics cards to cavernous hard drives, these PCs have the ingredients to satisfy 3D gamers, DV editors, audiophiles, or any demanding user.

Looking for more choices? Check out our complete list of gaming PCs.

Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011) Editors' Choice - Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011)

We recommend Apple's new 27-inch iMac to digital media editors and others with serious performance needs on the strength of its impressive speed, its connected device potential, and its market-leading 27-inch display.

Price: $1,649.00 - $1,999.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Apple iMac 27-inch (3.1GHz, spring 2011)

Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012) Editors' Choice - Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)

The Velocity Micro Edge Z55 is a laser-focused gaming PC with a relatively attainable price, and it's an easy system to recommend to enthusiasts.

As Reviewed: $2,299.00

Similar Model Starting at: $1799.00 configure at Velocity Micro

4 stars

Excellent

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Velocity Micro Edge Z55 (Core i7-2700K, February 2012)

Origin Chronos (February 2012) Editors' Choice - 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

Excellent

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Origin Chronos (February 2012)

Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7 2600K)

Falcon Northwest's flagship Mach V gaming PC gets a towering case redesign and upgrades to the latest components from Intel and Nvidia. We have a few suggestions to make this system truly live up to its boutique price tag, but overall the Mach V delivers on its promise of luxury PC gaming.

As shown: $4,812.82
See manufacturer site for availability

4 stars

Excellent

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Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7 2600K)

Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012) Editors' Choice - Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012)

If you're in the market for a $3,000 gaming PC, the attractive, blazing fast Maingear F131 should be first on your list.

As shown: $2,999.00
See manufacturer site for availability

4 stars

Excellent

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Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012)
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