DesktopsCNET Desktops Reviews are the most comprehensive resource for unbiased personal technology advice.HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f- February 28, 2008 The HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f delivers a remarkable combination of features, value, and flexibility. It excels as both a traditional desktop, and a full-fledged living room PC, complete with a Blu-ray and HD DVD drive. Any nongamer in the market for a sub-$1,000 PC should put this system at the top of their list.http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_Pavilion_Slimline_S3330f/4505-3118_7-32814503.html?subj=fdba&am... Dell XPS 630- February 26, 2008 With its second full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end. The Dell XPS 630 delivers everything a gamer would want in a sub-$2,000 PC, from its components, to its case, to its powerful software. We've seen no better system in this newly competitive category.http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_XPS_630/4505-3118_7-32865535.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&... Velocity Micro ProMagix E2055- February 25, 2008 Not every PC has to be a decent gaming box, but regardless, we expect them to be priced appropriately. Velocity Micro's ProMagix E2055 looks great and does well on some tests, but its gaming scores and its overall bang-for-the-buck fall short.http://reviews.cnet.com/Velocity_Micro_ProMagix_E2055/4505-3118_7-32854217.html?subj=fdba&... Maingear Ephex (Intel and ATI)- February 21, 2008 Maingear's Ephex combines aggressive overclocking and a refined sense of what gamers want in a high-end PC. Crysis remains a challenge for even a top-of-the-line PC like this one, but if you can get past that hitch (and the multi-thousand-dollar price tag), we'd recommend this system in a second.http://reviews.cnet.com/Maingear_Ephex_Intel_and_ATI/4505-3118_7-32854218.html?subj=fdba&a... Asus Nova P22 (black)- February 19, 2008 The Asus Nova P22 makes a decent attempt at competing against the Mac Mini. If you want a small form factor PC with 802.11n networking, this system is your best option. Otherwise, Asus can't compete with Apple or other Windows vendors on price, features, and performance.http://reviews.cnet.com/Asus_Nova_P22_black/4505-3118_7-32815237.html?subj=fdba&part=r... Sony VAIO VGX-TP25E Home Theater PC- February 13, 2008 You might be drawn in by the VAIO TP25's looks and features, but considering both its price and what it lacks, we hope you'll turn away. Other vendors offer similar capabilities for much less, and Sony charges way too much for this system's few advantages.http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_VAIO_VGX_TP25E_Home_Theater_PC/4505-3118_7-32815241.html?subj... eMachines T3642- February 11, 2008 eMachines nailed the $300-$400 desktop with the T3642. It has a faster CPU, a larger hard drive, and is generally more capable than any other system in this price category. We would recommend it over anything else out there for the same price.http://reviews.cnet.com/eMachines_T3642/4505-3118_7-32848565.html?subj=fdba&part=rss&a... |