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Mesh - Elite Pulse HD
Price: £899
The Mesh Elite Pulse HD packs in an incredible amount of high class components at a very good price. For movie enthusiasts it boasts a brand new Blu-Ray drive for the next generation of high definition disks. The Elite HD Pulse is a brilliant all round PC which will be ideal for anyone looking for a computer to perform any task, be it gaming, office work or as a media centre.
A powerful 2.66GHz and 512mb Geforce graphics card will be ideal for gaming
Computer Informationread more...Inside there is a powerful Intel Dual Core 2.66GHz processor which will speed through any applications with ease especially when combined with the decent 2GB of memory. For gaming or video editing the 512mb nVidia Geforce graphics card is more than enough to ensure you will get high graphical detail along with very fast frame rates on any of the newest games.
The 24" widescreen monitor will be perfect for gaming, media and to take advantage of the Blu-Ray drive
The 24inch monitor is an excellent addition at this price and will ensure you get a large amount of viewable work or gaming area. Combined with the Blu-Ray drive you will be watching high definition movies in excellent clarity. The Elite Pulse HD also comes with a full surround sound but you may wish to upgrade the speakers to take advantage of the excellent sound card as the ones provided are not great.
To summarize, the Mesh Elite HD Pulse is a great computer that will provide anyone years of enjoyment. The motherboard also supports SLI configuration so that if you need extra graphical power in the future you can stick in another graphics card alongside the original to double the performance. For media this system provides a brand new Blu-Ray drive and a great 24 inch monitor so it will be an excellent media centre.
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Back to the topVideo 512MB nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 Dual Core Processor Processor Speed 2.66GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 500GB Screen Size 24inch widescreen Operating System Windows Vista Premium Home Recommended Upgrade Speakers Dell - XPS 420
Price: £899
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliantly priced gaming machine that will satisfy any user as it is packed full of great components which make up one of the best all round systems we have seen for a very low price.
A Quad Core processor and 3GB of memory will breeze through any application
Computer Informationread more...The XPS 420 has a Quad Core Intel processor that will power through any application you can throw at it. The Quad core will appear to get faster in the future as more applications and games take advantage of the four cores. There is also 3GB of memory in the XPS 420 so you will have no problems with any slowdown in the system.
Brilliant nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card and stunning Samsung 22" widescreen ensure excellent quality for games
For gaming and video coding there is the widely acclaimed nVidia Geforce 8800GT graphics card which punches well above its weight in all departments by taking on the latest and most expensive graphics cards in the market. On the XPS 420 you will be able to run games at high graphical detail for many years to come.
Media and games will look great on the Samsung 22 inch widescreen monitor that has also won high praise in recent reviews and tests. As for storage there is an almost limitless supply thanks to the 1000GB of space provided by the hard disk.
The Dell XPS 420 is a brilliant computer which comes in at a very low price considering the components it contains. Take in to account that it will improve with age as the quad core processor is better utilized by new applications and games then you have a system that will last for years to come without any need for an upgrade.
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Back to the topVideo 512mb nVidia GeForce 8800GT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 1000GB Screen Size 22 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade TV Tuner Alienware - Area-51 7500
Price: £954
The Area-51 7500 is one of the cheaper options from Alienware. This is a system that boasts a lot of power and style. We have selected mostly the standard options for this computer except for the memory and 19 inch screen.
The powerful Intel Core Duo processor will run any application with exemplary performance and with the 256mb Nvidia Geforce this system will be great for videos and gaming. This computer is definitely for anyone who wants the ultimate in computer styling combined with raw power.
Computer Informationread more...If you have some spare cash then we would recommend upgrading the graphics card or processor to ensure the 7500 lasts for years to come.
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Back to the topVideo 256mb Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Processor Speed 2.2Ghz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 250GB Screen Size 19 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Graphics Card & Processor Dell - Dell XPS One
Price: £1099
The Dell XPS One is a great media computer designed to take up minimal space whilst offering the user as many media control features as possible.
All glass screen with touch sensitive controls
Computer Informationread more...This is first attempt at a slim media PC by Dell and they have succeeded with style. The all glass front of the screen is very sleek with o plastic at all to be seen. It looks completely devoid of buttons or controls until you move close and then the touch sensitive controls glow a delightful blue. There is no computer case or box with this machine as all the components are located in the back of the screen making it an ideal computer for living rooms or bedrooms.
A hefty 2.33GHz and 2GB of memory will run any application smoothly
Appearances aside the Dell XPS One has plenty of features inside to take on almost any task. There is an Intel Duo Core processor running at a hefty 2.33GHz and 2GB of memory which will ensure that all applications, internet, e-mail or media will all run smoothly. The ATI Radeon graphics card is nothing special but it is more than suitable for displaying movies and photos with brilliant clarity on the XPS One 20inch widescreen.The large 320GB hard drive, TV tuner and excellent stereo speakers to make an excellent media centre
The 320GB hard disk will be more than enough for most users needs but we would recommend getting an external hard disk in the future as this machine comes with an built in TV tuner so that you can watch and record digital TV. The XPS One also comes equipped with media remote controls so that it can be used in the same fashion as a TV and the 5W stereo speakers attached to the screen provide excellent sound quality.
The XPS One is designed to be a media centre and has all the gadgets that you could possibly need to get the best out of this machine. It does also provide enough power for photo and video editing and office applications will thrive on the XPS One making ideal for work as well.Usage:
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Back to the topVideo ATI Radeon 2400XT Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Processor Speed 2.33GHz Memory 2GB Hard Drive Size 320GB Screen Size 20 Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended Upgrade Dell - Dell XPS 630
Price: £1249
The Dell XPS 630 will be a great computer for anyone wanting a machine to play the latest games in their fullest glory without becoming bankrupt in the process. The XPS 630 is a well designed machine on the outside as well as on the inside. Dell have taken care to ensure the XPS 630 looks as sleak as possible with its glimmering case that oozes style.
A 2.4GHz Quad core processor and two 512mb ATI Radeon graphics cards will ensure excellent performance
Computer Informationread more...On the inside it is much the same, there is an Intel quad core processor beating at its heart and with the 3GB of memory there will be no chance of any slowing down with this computer. To compliment the huge processor there are two 512mb ATI Radeon graphics cards linked together so that you can get the most from any computer game.
For media there is a large 640GB hard disk and a very good 22" widescreen
The hard disk has 640GB of space and for the avid gamer or computer user this is essential as it will allow you to install as many of the latest games as you could wish for as well as providing plenty of space for music, video and photo storage. This system comes with a large 22inch screen which is widely acclaimed as being one of the best on the market.
In all this is a computer designed and built for avid gamers who are wanting the best graphics available without having to re-mortgage the house. You will also find comfort knowing that this system will last for years in to the future thanks to the quad core processor that will be utilised more and more in years to come.
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Back to the topVideo Dual Crossfire 512mb ATI Radeon 3870 HD Processor Type Intel Quad-Core Q6600 Processor Speed 2.4GHz Memory 3GB Hard Drive Size 640GB Raid Screen Size 22 inch widescreen Operating System Widows Vista Premium Recommended Upgrade
