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Summary: alaTest collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Velocity Micro Raptor Z90 from international magazines and websites and compared these to 68826 reviews for other Desktops. Experts rate this product 90/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
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Editors' rating: 90
Summary: The Raptor Z90 blew through our benchmarks. It completed our Premiere Pro CS3 test in just 526 seconds. That's nearly 30 seconds faster than November's Digital Storm rig and nearly a minute faster than last month's AVADirect system, both of which ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Desktops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of desktop.
General purpose desktop computer
These days, $500 to $1,500 will net you a desktop with a dual-core CPU and enough power to run productivity apps, view and edit vacation photos, manage MP3s and videos, and even play many of today's games--the core activities most common to families, students, and the general purpose PC user. At $1,000 and up, you should easily be able to perform those tasks. Spend around $500, and in most cases you'll still be able to run common tasks without delay, although 3D gaming becomes a stretch. You will definitely find a dual-core chip in a $500 desktop (you should insist on a dual-core chip these days, unless your budget keeps you under the $500 mark), but Vista could still give you trouble. Be sure the PC is equipped with at least 1GB of memory, and it's a good bet that you'll be able to smoothly run Vista. Add in a 128MB graphics card, and you'll get the Aero effects with little to no performance loss.
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Home office desktop computer
Graphics are less of a concern for most businesses, unless you run a design shop. At minimum, you'll want a desktop computer with enough power (read: dual-core CPU) for multitasking your daily office chores. The money you save on the graphics you can put toward a larger flat-panel display and a better warranty. Vista complicates matters a little. Microsoft recommends at least 512MB of system memory and a DirectX 9-capable graphics card, and it ups the specs to 1GB of RAM and at least 128MB of independent video memory for Vista Home Premium with Aero. Of course, an iMac will get the job done, too, though at a higher price than your typical business PC.
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Power user desktop computer
It's easy for the price to get out of hand with a power PC. If you shop around, you should be able to find a more than adequate gaming or digital design desktop computer for between $2,500 and $3,500. Look for an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM. You'll also need a large, fast hard drive--perhaps two or more if you plan to transfer and edit movie files--and of course, a DVD burner or, if you have an HD display, a Blu-ray or HD DVD drive. If your goal is digital design, Apple's Mac Pro continues to shine in this arena. We still won't recommend an Apple desktop computer for gaming, though, so if that's your aim, it's Windows for you.
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Vista for desktop computers
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
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| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
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Desktop computer memory size
One GB of memory is the recommended minimum to run Windows 7 and additional memory will make multitasking and graphics run smoother. Business workstations are apt to have a lot more memory to run industrial strength software. Choosing a lower memory configuration may save you money; however, most of the highest-rated desktop computers on CNET have 2GB.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Velocity Micro Raptor Z90 is a core 2 extreme-based, performance personal computer.Compared to other high-end desktops on the market, it is expensive at around $2,800.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 500GB hard drive.
Pros: Also, the 500GB drive installed on this machine has more storage when compared to the average desktop.Furthermore, this machine's core 2 extreme based CPU is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for those who want a powerful computer for multimedia or power-hungry applications.The nVidia GeForce 8 series graphics installed on this computer is moderately fast when it comes to handling 3-D graphics.
Value: Overall, this desktop's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.However, this PC manages to combine class-leading processing power with ample storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a performance desktops with comparable speed is about 40% higher.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Velocity Micro Raptor Z90: $2,799.00 | store | price | in stock? | rating |
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| Velocity Micro | $2,799.00 | Yes |  |
