What is the BEST PC currently available?

**I Am Herenow** · 05-19-2007, 13:31

Well it sure looks cool

Are there any processors around of equivalent stature?

Also, what's the difference between a desktop and a workstation (yes, I'm a total PC hardware noob

)? Are workstations just high-end desktops? Do both run Word, IE, M2TW etc. just as well?

Thanks!

**TosaInu** · 05-23-2007, 18:21

Originally Posted by I Am Herenow

Well it sure looks cool

Are there any processors around of equivalent stature?

Also, what's the difference between a desktop and a workstation (yes, I'm a total PC hardware noob

)? Are workstations just high-end desktops? Do both run Word, IE, M2TW etc. just as well?

Thanks!

Desktop is the throw it all together term for any computer small enough to fit on your desk (yes also huge towers and tiny desk). When talking about cases: desktop is the piebox and there are also (mini-, midi- and full-) towers.

Workstation refers more to the function. You said it already: Word and other office programs. But you could of course also have a high-end workstation for CAD. Those machines are generally not the best choice to run games. Though it is possible of course.

**AussieGiant** · 07-07-2007, 22:41

This is the place for me.

http://www.overdrivepc.com/

These are the most overclocked guaranteed machines I've ever seen and I have one.

There in the States but I had one shipped over to Switzerland.

**AntiochusIII** · 07-08-2007, 14:44

Overclocked stuff usually have shorter lifespans, though. You can only push the limit so much even with the coolest cooling system in the world, and not many are really experts at it...

I Am Herenow: I second Duke of Serbia's opinion. Even if you spend insane amounts on money the most powerful Titanic computer you can get right now, within 2 years you will find stuff that are both significantly cheaper and more efficient. Simply put, overspending, even if you're a billionaire of Sanzenin proportions [okay, random anime reference], is a waste of money. Machines like computer are much more than just raw processing power; architecture and design -- things that only the latest developments will get -- can mean night and day.

**Gawain of Orkeny** · 07-10-2007, 23:35

This is the place for me.

http://www.overdrivepc.com/

These are the most overclocked guaranteed machines I've ever seen and I have one.

There in the States but I had one shipped over to Switzerland.

What a rip off. My PC is better than any of those and costs only $1300

**I Am Herenow** · 07-11-2007, 07:02

Where d'you buy it?

**AussieGiant** · 07-13-2007, 19:34

Originally Posted by Gawain of Orkeny

What a rip off. My PC is better than any of those and costs only $1300

And what do you have for 1300?

It is certainly cheaper to do it yourself, that is very clear. But if you don't have the time, or skill, plus a little money then I was pleasantly surprised.

**Husar** · 07-13-2007, 20:54

Originally Posted by AussieGiant

And what do you have for 1300?

It is certainly cheaper to do it yourself, that is very clear. But if you don't have the time, or skill, plus a little money then I was pleasantly surprised.

My local dealer charges just 20EUR to build the whole thing I think.