A review of the top 5 desktop PCs 2011  

There are so many features to think about before buying a desktop PC. New PCs present a vast array of options from hardware components to software which makes it harder for some people to decide which desktop PC is the right one for them. So before you ran off to a computer store, read on to find out which desktop PC fits both your requirements and your budget.

Chillblast Fusion Raven

Powered by Intel Core i7-950 processor running at 3.06GHz and Asus P6X58D-E motherboard, the Chillblast Fusion Raven power desktop PC is no doubt the leader in the pack of desktop PCs today in terms of speed and performance. This power PC features 6GB of DDR3 RAM, 1-terabyte HDD and a Radeon HD 6870 graphics card. It supports 6Gbps SATA, USB 3.0 compatible devices and 3 PCI Express slots for expansion such as additional graphics cards. It comes with a 24-inch Samsung B2430 monitor with HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs, perfect for a 12-speed Blu-ray drive. The Raven also comes with 5 speakers with 1 subwoofer for a superb listening experience. The CPU is encased in a stealth black Cooler Master Elite 430 system that provides for USB ports access at the front and audio ports close to the top. The Chillblast Fusion Raven is highly recommended for power users.

Dell Inspiron Zino HD 410

The Dell Zino HD 410 is a budget PC that packs a powerful 1.7GHz AMD Phenom II X4 processor with 8GB of DDR3-1333 RAM to meet your daily computing requirements and entertainment cravings. A 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 graphics enables you to have the smoothest HD viewing experience. A 1-terabyte HDD gives you the freedom to store all your photos, video, music collection and files in one place plus connecting external hard drives is made easy with the provision of 2 eSATA ports. Opting to have a Blu-ray player makes viewing videos more enjoyable while your Zino HD is connected to your TV set. Connecting to external devices can be done through 4 USB 2.0 ports, a multi-format card reader, an HDMI 1.3 port and a VGA port. Wireless-N enables you to connect to the Internet in case wires are not your cup of tea. The Zino HD 410 does come with a wireless keyboard which is larger than the CPU but it incorporates extra keys for controlling multimedia and starting applications.

Palicomp Core i7 Blitz 950-24 BLU

The Cooler Master Scout system casing of the Palicomp Core i7 Blitz 950-24 BLU is pretty bulky but it gives the impression of a solid build. Power users will be pleased to know that an Intel Core i7-950 processor 3.06GHz is running inside this power PC backed by a 750W PSU with several cooling systems to ensure its smooth operation. Its key highlights include Corsair 6GB DDR3 RAM, 1.5TB SATA2 HDD, Blu-ray ROM drive and an ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card. Connectivity is provided for with 12 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 port, a Gigabit LAN, 3 eSATA, 2 Firewire, 1 Mini Firewire and a 7.1 high density audio port. And finally the HKC 24” widescreen TFT monitor with a 1920 x 1080 resolution will turn this power PC into a multimedia PC. Windows 7 Premium 64-bit is also pre-installed.

Apple Mac Pro 12-core

The Apple Mac Pro 12-core is built with 2 WS-class 2.93GHz Intel Xeon hex-cored microchips. The 12 physical cores are hyperthreaded to produce 24 virtual cores for the proper program to utilize. Some key components of this awesome power PC are 12GB of DDR3 ECC RAM, 512GB of SSD, 2TB HDD and graphics is provided for by ATI Radeon HD 5870 card. If you don’t mind spending a little more money, you have the option to install two 5770 graphics cards, 4-cores 5GB fibre-channel PCI Express cards, and a RAID card. Other essential features of a power PC also comes standard with the Mac Pro 12-core. Needless to say, a massive price tag comes along with the Mac Pro.

Eclipse Solar i54r567

If you are looking for a high-performance PC with an affordable price, then Eclipse Solar i54r567 is the right budget desktop PC for you. It is fitted with Intel Core i3-540 processor running at 3.06GHz which delivers a very good performance in terms of running daily computing tasks. This processor is backed by 4GB of RAM and a standard 500GB HDD. The biggest advantage of the Solar i54r567 over its rivals is its excellent performance in 3D gaming. The trick is a supplementary graphics card that produces 6 times more speed than the HD 5450 cards used by competitors. It uses the HD 5670 that delivers a smooth 116fps output allowing you to make full use of the widescreen monitor.

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