Top 5 Desktop PC for Black Friday 2010
By Avik, Gaea News NetworkMonday, November 15, 2010
With just couple of days remaining to the Black Friday, people are all set to do their shopping for the much awaited holidays. Yes, indeed Christmas is just round the corner. So, how are you planning to celebrate? Well, for the geeks i can tell, they would like to go for a brand new power-packed machine that would serve all their needs. Am I right?
ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOWAs for those who are still in the dark and don’t have any idea as to what the Black Friday is, let me brief you — Black Friday happens to be the Friday following the Thanksgiving Day in the United States, not to mention it traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
Here it is a selection of five best of the best desktops from around the world just for you. Check them out, just incase you might want to go for one.
Maingear Shift Gaming Desktop PC
This monster may well be the very best that can be thought of with three single-GPU XFX Radeon HD 5870 graphics cards delivering eye-popping CrossFire performance but at $7000 it is expensive. Nevertheless, you got to pay for the quality being delivered.
Specifications
Processor
| Processor Class | Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition |
| Processor Speed | 3.96 GHz |
| Number of installed processors | 1 |
Graphics
| Number of video cards included | 3 |
| Installed Video Memory per Card | 1024 MB |
| Video bus | PCI Express-SLI |
Interface Connection
| Interface connection |
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Pros
- Jaw-dropping performance
- Beautiful interior and exterior
Cons
- Limited PCI upgradability due to tri-CrossFire rig
- Pricey
Bottom Line
It is quite likely that a faster system can not be thought of. But performance has made a trade-off with price so high that not many can think of affording it.
Origin Genesis
Apparently, Origin happens to be a new-comer in the biz but with support from former employees of Alienware the company is eying to produce some of the most efficient machines ever. Though much like our previous pick the issue lies in price which is around $6996.
Specifications
Processor
| Processor Speed | 3.33 GHz |
| Cache Size | 12288 KB |
| Bus Speed | 135.4 MHz |
| Number of installed processors | 1 |
Storage
| Total Hard-drive capacity | 2000 GB |
| Other Storage |
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Expansion Slots
| Slots |
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Pros
- Record-breaking performance
- Gorgeous chassis
Cons
- Steep price tag
- Bottom Line
Bottom Line
As it is they are offering the finest of features available in the markety and so the price being the only issue can be given a second thought, I guess!
Digital Storm Black Ops Assassin
Now, here is something much more acceptable and budget-friendly. POwered by dual-nVidia GeForce GTX 480 this one sure comes in handy at around $3391.
Specifications
Processor
| Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Number of installed processors | 1 |
Storage
| Total Hard-drive capacity | 1128 GB |
| Other Storage |
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Interface Connection
| Interface connection |
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Pros
- Great price to performance ratio
- Tool-free and easy to manipulate for upgrades
Cons
- Limited slots for PCI upgrades
Bottom Line
Through our journey this far, this apparently happens to be likely the most affordable and efficient pc around.
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Let me tell you, the Dell Studio XPS 8100 is an extremely affordable performance desktop aimed at people who tend to go for an all-around capable system that doesn’t necessarily need tinkering with. Effectively Priced at $1429, this cool gadget from Dell comes with a Core i5-750 processor and guess what, you have the liberty to upgrade to a Core i7 processor for just $115 more.
Processor
| Processor Class | Intel Core i5-750 |
| Processor Speed | 2.67 GHz |
| Cache Size | 8192 KB |
| Number of installed processors | 1 |
Graphics
| Number of video cards included | 1 |
| Installed Video Memory per Card | 1792 MB |
| Video bus | PCI Express |
| Video chipset | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 |
Expansion Slots
| Number of PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots | 0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x16 slots | 1 |
| Open PCI Express X16 Slots | 0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x8 slots | 0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x4 slots | 0 |
| Number of PCI-Express x1 slots | 1 |
| Number of PCI slots | 1 |
| Open PCI Express X1 Slots | 1 |
| AGP slots | 0 |
| Number of PCI-Express Slots | 2 |
| Total PCI-e + PCI | 3 |
| Slots |
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Interface Connection
| Interface connection |
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Pros
- Good general and gaming performance
- Bundled 120Hz 22-inch LCD and 3D goggles
Cons
- Limited internal expansion options
Bottom Line
The Studio XPS 8100 undoubtedly serves with immense efficiency with good connectivity and a bundled 120Hz Samsung LCD and nVidia 3D glasses. So, you can give it a try.
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-235f
The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-235f stands apart as a statement of elegance and style power-packed with performance. It is powered by a six-core AMD processor and not to mention delivers with up to the mark service. What’s more you can bag this one at just $1019.
Specifications
Processor
| Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| Number of installed processors | 1 |
Networking
| Included network card |
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Pros
- Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi
- Blu-ray player
Cons
- Limited upgradablity
Bottom Line
When you are talking about HP Pavilion, the most important factor is Entertainment. This gadget without any doubt is sure to keep you all excited about its performance.
So, have you packed up already? There is still time, you can check out with a few more options if you aren’t satisfied with these. After all a gadget should meet up to your expectations or else it’s of no use. Also, its better to go for a one time optimal choice policy rather than getting something and then trying to upgrade it over and over. Anyways, I’ll take my leave. Happy Shopping.
Tags: Black friday, dell, Desktop, Digital Storm, HP, Maingear, Origin, PC
