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| Product | Velocity Micro Edge Z40  | Apple Mac Mini with Fusion Drive (fall 2012) | Alienware X51 (January 2012) | Maingear F131 (Core i7 3770K, May 2012) |
| Price | $1,289.11 | MSRP: $1,049.00 | Pricing is currently unavailable. | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | Info unavailable | January 19, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| Bottom line | Like previous Velocity Micro PCs, the Edge Z40 is an outstanding gaming PC and all-around performer for its price. We recommend it to anyone looking for a mainstream gaming desktop. | With or without its new Fusion hybrid drive, Apple finally has a
Mac Mini that competes well against mainstream Windows PCs in the same price range. | 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. | If you're in the market for a $3,000 gaming PC, the attractive, blazing fast Maingear F131 should be first on your list. |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $1,049.00 See manufacturer website for availability. | Pricing is currently unavailable. | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
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