Beat SAD with a new system build
Subject: Systems | February 13, 2013 - 02:49 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: DIY, econobox, sweet spot, double stuff
The Tech Report has updated their System Guide for February and added in a new SFF build as well as instructional videos on building a PC for those just joining the enthusiast crowd. The four price points that they aim for are $600, $1,000, $1,500, and $3,000 and range from an EconoBox for basic usage up to the Double Stuff workstation and of course the new Mighty Mite system. Head on over to see what they've assembled and feel free to contrast it with our own Hardware Leaderboard.
"In the latest edition of the TR System Guide, we've tweaked our usual builds to incorporate newer components and price changes, making our recommended systems better than ever. We've also included a small-form-factor gaming build priced just under $1,000."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- HP Pavilion 20-b010z Review @ TechReviewSource
- Acer T232HL - Touch Comes to the Desktop @ AnandTech
- HP Envy 23 TouchSmart @ Hardware.info
- Intel’s Next Unit of Computing Review: Desktop of the Future or Another Nettop @ X-bit Labs
- Wired2Fire Diablo Predator System @ Kitguru
- Zotac's Zbox ID42 Plus nettop @ The Tech Report
Spend Memorial Day speccing out a new system
Subject: Systems | May 28, 2012 - 02:28 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: DIY, econobox, sweet spot, double stuff
The Tech Report have updated their Systems Guide just in time for the holiday in the US, so you should have plenty of time to peruse their recommendations today. From an i3-2120 powered Econobox priced just under $600 to over $1500 Editor's Choice system with a GTX670, i5-3570K and Samsung 830 SSD there is a system for just about everyone. Read straight through to the end for suggestions for monitors, keyboards and more.
You can contrast their picks with our own Hardware Leaderboard here.
"We've freshened up our system guide with new-and-improved builds featuring Ivy Bridge CPUs, 28-nm graphics processors, and cheaper-than-ever solid-state drives. Come and see what we've put together."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- Dell XPS 8500 Review @ TechReviewSource
- BitFenix Prodigy @ OC3D
- HP Z420 Workstation Review: Competition Heats Up @ AnandTech
- Eurocom Monster 1.0: Clevo's Little Monster @ AnandTech
- CKC - The Curtain Call @ OC3D
- Cyberpower PC Gamer Xtreme 2000 SE System Review @ Ninjalane
- V3 Gaming PC Avenger @ AnandTech
- Chillblast Fusion Vacuum @ XSReviews
- AlienWare X51 System @ Kitguru
New system recommendations to keep you busy during March Break
Subject: Systems | February 24, 2012 - 01:42 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: sweet spot, schooner, econobox, double stuff, corsair
The PC Perspective Hardware Leaderboard is not the only source for system build recommendations, The Tech Report has also just updated their system recommendations as well. As there has not been much movement in the industry apart from graphics card updates many of the components remain the same, with a few exceptions. There is a brand new page on the system guide which offers a unique philosophy on system building which leverages the broad spread of markets component companies offer now. Corsair offers far more than just RAM now, which is how the Schooner system came to exist. The majority of the components in this system are Corsair, which will give your system a very consistent look usually found only in boutique built machines. Check out the whole article here.
"Not much new hardware has come out since we published our last guide in December, but this edition is still choc-full of small, incremental changes and tweaks. We've also included a one-of-a-kind build specced out by our Editor-in-Chief."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- Alienware Aurora R4 Performance Desktop Review @ HardwareHeaven
- Cincinnati Bengal System @ OC3D
- Chillblast Fusion Photo Workstation PC Review @ ITShootOut
- eTeknix Builds New Rendering Machine - System X
- Sapphire EDGE HD3 Mini PC @ Kitguru
- Intel Core i7 3930K & Asus P9X79 WS LGA2011 WorkStation @ Kitguru
- ASRock CoreHT Server Edition @ AnandTech
- Alienware X51 Desktop Review @ HardwareHeaven
- HP Compaq 8200 Elite All-in-One PC Review @ TechReviewSource
- Asus ET2410ITUS-B018C Review @ TechReviewSource
Hard drive shortage or not, the Christmas PC builds are here
Subject: Systems | December 13, 2011 - 03:20 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: htpc, econobox, sweet spot
The Tech Report has risen to the challenge of building systems for Christmas in the wake of the HDD shortages. This tends to either bring up the price of the system or to shrink the available amount of storage space in the systems. Regardless a refresh of their system build is timely as many of us dream of a new PC or parts awaiting us under a tree. Their Double Stuff workstation features the same i7-3930k recommended on the Hardware Leaderboard here, but they also have some different styles of system recommendation like their i3-2100T powered Couch Potato build for use as an HTPC. You can also see a few recommended laptops and other peripherals, all you have to do is click the link.
"With our latest system guide, we've attempted to weather the surge in hard-drive prices while taking advantage of some of the latest hardware releases. To spice things up, we've also concocted a home-theater PC build."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- How to build a Thin Mini-ITX PC system @ The Inquirer
- Lenovo IdeaCentre H330 Review @ TechReviewSource
- Cyberpower LAN Party EVO Commander System Review @ HardwareHeaven
- Viako Mini Letter ML55 H61 WIFI PC Review @ Madshrimps
- Holiday 2011 Mainstream High-End Buyer's Guide @ AnandTech
- Mac mini Computer Review @ Hardware Secrets
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