Editors' choice desktops

  • 9.0

    AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

    24 Jul 2009 11:55 AM

    While the higher power consumption is a slight concern, the X4 955 proves that AMD is back in the performance game and ready to play hard ball. Bring on the next generation.

  • 8.5 7

    Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

    02 May 2008 1:16 PM

    A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

    Specs: 2GB , Mac OS X , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2-800

  • 8.0

    Asus EN9600 GT

    17 Mar 2008 3:02 PM

    Nvidia's new GeForce 9600 GT graphics chip gives the Asus EN9600 GT some of the best bang-for-the-buck we've seen in a midrange 3D card.

  • 8.7 5.8

    Dell XPS 630

    13 Mar 2008 5:40 PM

    With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

    Specs: 4GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Quad , DDR2-667

  • 9.0

    Acer Veriton L460

    12 Dec 2007 12:37 PM

    While Acer points to the Veriton 1000 for corporate rollouts, the quietness, form factor and features of the L460 are perfect for the small business market.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows XP Professional , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2-667

  • 8.1 6.9

    Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

    12 Oct 2007 12:55 PM

    With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost.

    Specs: 2GB , Mac OS X , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2-667

  • 7

    Optima WorkPro 7000T

    22 Mar 2006 3:51 PM

    For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

    Specs: 512MB , Windows XP Home , AMD Athlon 64 , DDR400

  • 10

    Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch)

    21 Nov 2005 10:29 AM

    Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.

    Specs: 512MB , Mac OS X , DDR2-533

  • 8.5

    D1 Home Media Centre

    22 Apr 2005 5:07 PM

    The best digital media centre yet. Has all the features you could want, and is easy to use.

    Specs: Intel Celeron , 2.4 GHz, 80 GB

  • 9.1

    Logitech Z-2300

    25 Nov 2004 1:50 PM

    Logitech's next-generation, high-end 2.1 speakers deliver nearly everything we could hope for.

    Specs: Surround sound speaker system

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