Weve seen how far a moderately priced Core i7 system can take us and now were ready to assess the performance advantages of better cooling and a stronger graphics configuration. Will our upgrades be worth the money?
We see how far $1,250 gets us when building a new Core i7-based system, and how it compares to last months similarly priced Core 2 Duo machine. 
Unsurprisingly, hardware prices have dropped since our System Builder Marathon last month, which means we have access to more processing power at our same $625 entry-level price point for gamers. Come check out the configuration Paul put together! 
Detailed graphics card specifications and reviews are greatthat is, if you have the time to do the research. At the end of the day, though, what a gamer needs is the best graphics card within a certain budget, and thats what were going to show you. 
Intel's Celeron-based SS4200-E is the company's latest effort to clinch market share in the SOHO storage space. Is it enough to usurp more established incumbents? 
AMD's 790GX and 780G support onboard memory to help improve the performance of integrated graphics. Is it worth paying a bit extra or is the feature a mere gimmick? 
AMDs shift in focus to high-value multi-core processors has disappointed performance fanatics, but overclocking helps. We tested the company's latest enthusiast parts to find out if there are any real performance gains. 
After a long weekend of intense benchmarking with nearly 1,300 liters of liquid nitrogen, one team emerged victorious. Theyre on their way to Paris to represent the United States against four other international teams. Show them some support! 
