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Media Center PC - November 2009

Media Center PC - November 2009

 10 components
A media center PC serves as a music and film jukebox, as a video recording device, digital photo album and so on and so forth. The media center is the centerpiece of the digital living room. This puts specific demands on this type of computer, ranging from special connectors to a design that integrates well with other A/V components.

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Ultimate PC - November 2009

Ultimate PC - November 2009

 16 components
The Ultimate PC: only the best and the fastest components, with a price tag to match. Better than this you can't buy. Though mind you, like all other PC Advice systems we do keep it sane: the terabytes of solid state storage or the airconditioned cooling bunker we leave to your imagination.

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All-round PC - November 2009

All-round PC - November 2009

 12 components
Using the internet, gaming, office and business applications, simpel video and photo editing: with a good all-round PC all of that should be possible at a reasonable performance level.

Important to this type of system is a good balance between components, meaning no single part is especially fast, but rather all are appropriately matched. For example, while many off the shelf systems feature a very fast CPU and skimp on other parts, we prefer to opt for a somewhat slower CPU but insure the graphics and sound systems are above the level you would find on many boxed PC's. Ultimately this will ensure that while the benchmark scores might be lower than you expect, your actual experience using the computer will be a lot smoother and more pleasant.

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Game PC - November 2009

Game PC - November 2009

 16 components
When you mainly use a PC to play games, there are specific items in the configuration to pay attention to. Of course the graphics card is important, but many gamers overclock their PC in order to raise performance even further. That makes it vital to choose components that enable such a venture, even if there is a (relatively small) premium to pay.

Besides that of course the right accessories are important. Our Game PC Advice strives to deliver a PC that can handle every aspect of any modern game title with ease. That means: high resolution graphics with excellent image quality, surround sound and a solid frame rate.

Of course there is a steep price tag, but we do try to keep our chosen parts from becoming extravagant.

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Entry level PC - November 2009

Entry level PC - November 2009

 12 components
Our Entry level PC has a configuration aimed at providing a good web surfing experience, including all related tasks from simple picture editing (crop/resize to mail, for example) to running antivirus, antispyware programs and a firewall.

It is hardly a powerhouse, but this PC has an excellent balance of components and delivers a very complete configuration at an extremely affordable price point.

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Home server - October 2009

Home server - October 2009

 9 components


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All-round Deluxe PC - October 2009

All-round Deluxe PC - October 2009

 14 components


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HD Video editing PC - October 2009

HD Video editing PC - October 2009

 13 components
HD digital video editing requires a hefty amount of processing power, and our video editing PC delivers that in spades. However storage and screen real estate are nearly as important, and of course far from neglected in the configuration. Often overlooked in off the shelf PC's is the power supply - a video editing PC will be running longer and more frequently at full load, which stresses the PSU quite a bit. We select models that will be working fine even some years down the road, ensuring stable operation for the rig's entire lifetime.

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Budget Game PC - October 2009

Budget Game PC - October 2009

 14 components
The Hardware.Info Budget Game PC Advice intends to suggest a balanced configuration for games, which you should be able to afford without getting out a second mortage. The components have been selected to offer the best price/performance ratio for playing games. That means you cannot always expect the highest settings, resolution and frame rate, but at the same time you should be able to play all modern games without doing huge concessions to either the image quality or your enjoyment of the game.

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