Very fast, but the top-end components offer poor value in the face of competition.

We’ve had some great competitors knocking on the mid-range A-Listed door, but TI’s all-rounder wins through.

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Some will prefer it to TI’s system, but a few quirks see it finishing in second place.

Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.

A powerful and feature-packed notebook. But it can’t match the quality of Dell’s XPS M1710.

Fast and good value. Gamers and power users will like it.

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Lacking in some areas, but punches above its weight where it counts.

A very fast computer with decent features at a great price, whether for gaming or an all-round powerhouse

The two-and-a-half thousand dollar price point is a popular one for PC systems.

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The dual-core version of AMD's premium FX-series enters the game, and nothing can stand in its way.

A decent machine with plenty of power, but it’s not earth shattering in terms of features and value.

Great ergonomics are let down by a few mediocre components and limited portability. But some features will tempt many.

Custom design watercooling and some judicious overclocking make for a showstopping performance and price.

Very fast for some applications, but poor gaming performance and strong competition reduces its appeal.

Quad-core makes it powerful and good value at the price. Noise and stability suffer though.

Thou shall not cast the name 'Zeus' around with careless abandon, unlesseth one can backeth up claims of PC godliness.

A few quirks can’t detract from the fact that this system is fast and good value