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Velocity Micro Gamers' Edge PCX

Velocity Micro Gamers' Edge PCX
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On the game grid, the bull's-eye is a moving target—and the Velocity Micro Gamers' Edge PCX ($5,126 direct, $5,495 with 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor) comes close enough to it to satisfy some gamers. But no matter how fine the system may be, our current Editors' Choice, the HP Blackbird 002, outshines it. Nonetheless, the PCX is a fine bang-for-the-buck choice on the game grid, with performance to rival those of the systems that edged it out on both the benchmark-test and the price-ceiling drag races. This is a system for the well-heeled gamer who wants to pay for someone else's expertise, while keeping some cash in reserve for the electric bill or ISP charges.

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Company

Velocity Micro Inc

http://www.velocitymicro.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $3,990.00 Direct
  • Type: Gaming
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage Capacity: 400 GB
  • RAID: Yes
  • Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW
  • Secondary Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW
  • Monitor Type: LCD
  • Screen Size: 19 inches

Bottom Line

The Velocity Micro Gamers' Edge PCX (GeForce 8800 GTX) is a bang-for-the-buck proposition. It would hold a top position if it weren't outflown and outshone by the HP Blackbird 002.

Pros

Very good performance. Quad-core processor. Less expensive than some rivals. Air-cooled means less complexity. Twelve-month antivirus subscription.

Cons

Still a bit pricey. Air-cooled means some noise. Has less drive space than rivals.

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