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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 4.7 GHz, i3-2100, 8 GB, / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD±RW (±R DL), nVidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, L3 cache, 3 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Intel's new CPUs are the most compelling feature in this new Asus Essentio CM6870 desktop. Otherwise, it's just another midtower. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7, i7-3770 / 3.4 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, Plug-in card, none., 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The IdeaCentre A720 has some enticing touch capabilities and design elements, but not enough meat in its apps or its core features to justify its cost. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 i5-3210M / 2.5 GHz, 6 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, LCD display, 3 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Even if we hadn't seen faster PCs for less this holiday season, we'd still take issue with the value proposition of the Acer Aspire Predator G5900-U3092. With few extra features or connectivity options to justify its $1,349 price tag, this PC trades primarily on its unique design--a poor substitute for useful functionality. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-870 / 2.93 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5850, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite only a modest chip update from Intel, this fast gaming desktop makes the best of a challenging marketing task. Any gamer would be glad to own the Origin Genesis. Read review

Specs: Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 i7-3770K / 4.6 GHz, 16 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 2 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, 8 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The 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. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz, 4 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AMD A series A10-5700 / 3.4 GHz, 12 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, AMD Radeon HD 7470, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., 4 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7, 16 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD?RW, CD-RW), nVidia GeForce GTX 660 1.5GB GDDR5

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz, 8 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3770S / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Plug-in card, LCD display, 8 MB, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3450 / 3.1 GHz, 12 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, Plug-in card, none.

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 3610QM / 2.3 GHz, 8 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, None, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE, LCD display, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i3 3220, 6 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD?RW, CD-RW), 1GB GDDR5 nVidia GeForce GTX 645

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Velocity Micro's Raptor Z90 offers everything we expect given its high-end components, but Intel's latest CPUs lack the value of its older chips, making this system and others like it recommendable to buyers with niche performance needs. Read review

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3930 / 3.3 GHz, 16 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Blu-Ray, 2 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX580

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD FX FX-8120 / 3.1 GHz, 10 GB / 32 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, AMD Radeon HD 7570, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none.

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i5, Intel i5-3450 / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Plug-in card, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB, Dark gray chrome

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AMD FX FX-6120 / 3.5 GHz, 10 GB / 32 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none.

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-3930K / 3.2 GHz, 16 GB / 32 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, AMD Radeon HD 6870, PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card, none., L3 cache, Matte stealth black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3330, 8 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD?RW, CD-RW), 1GB GDDR5 nVidia GeForce GTX 645

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz, 16 GB / 16 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition ( Preloaded ), DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, LCD display, L3 cache, 6 MB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7 i7-740QM / 1.73 GHz, 8 GB / 8 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD-Writer / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M, Integrated, LCD display, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3450 / 3.1 GHz, 8 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, DVD-Writer, AMD Radeon HD 7770, 6 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Pentium E5400 / 2.7 GHz, 4 GB / 12 GB (max), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition, DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM, NVIDIA GeForce G210M, TFT active matrix, LCD display, L2 cache, 2 MB, EPEAT Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3330, 16 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD?RW, CD-RW), 1GB GDDR5 nVidia GeForce GTX 645

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Intel Core i7, 8 GB, Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD?RW, CD-RW), nVidia GeForce GTX 660 1.5GB GDDR5