The Best of the Best Just Got Better
Posted 01/29/09 at 06:22:54 PM by Florence Ion
Comments
Print
Email
Stop the presses! (Ok, maybe not). We wanted to let you know that Best of the Best, our comprehensive list of our favorite PC hardware components, has just been updated and overhauled with new categories and parts that you’ll need to consider for your next PC build or upgrade.
In addition to three new processor categories (Extreme, $500, and $250), we’ve listed our pick for the top Core i7 motherboard. The budget through high-end GPU lineup as also been refreshed, and we now make two hard drive recommendations based on performance and capacity.
Check it out!
Linksys
Submitted by ez223 on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 12:38pm
Great list.
That model of the Linksys router has actually been outdated for a while.
The current model is the WRT610N. It's pretty slick looking too.
EZ
Submitted by Bustout on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 1:46pm
I still have issues with this list. Not that it's bad, but I think this list could be much better. Starting with links to the reviews. I'd like to see why these things are the best of the best. I'd also like to know what their compared to and how long they've been on the list. For example, the Linksys router, as you mentioned is the older model, but is the newer one improved enough to make it on the list? (Which incidentally, I've seen several bad reviews of the newer model.) I would also like to see it updated more frequently. I've already had an i7 machine for almost two months now. I put it together myself and had to research all the parts and was disapointed that the reviews for these new parts weren't already available here. I actually called several of the manufactuers directly for answers to some of my build questions. I would like a magazine that is designed for power users to have information on the latest technology lined up and ready to publish well in advance of, (or at least right as) the product release. Don't get me wrong, I love the podcast, magazine, and the web site. I just feel that this is where you guys used to be stronger than you are now.
I would also love an i7 mobo, CPU cooler, RAM, etc, deathmatch. Was the MSI board the best, or the best you tested? How does it compare to the ASUS Rampage II Extreme?
Ok, done ranting. It's Gordon's job anyway.
Largest Hard Drive
Submitted by rich5665 on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 7:03am
Seagate is no longer the "King of the Monsters" Western Digital released it's 2TB drive this week and it is available in the US. It may not be cheap $299.99 @ NewEgg, but it's 2TB!!! Nuff Said.
Submitted by savage4naves on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 6:43am
the passport elite is a pretty wicked hard drive. the included software is sweet and the performance is awesome
Submitted by malebolgia on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 8:06pm
I was surprised to see the 940 recommended over the 920. With the cost & performance between those to processors, I expected to see the 920 being recommended. ./shrug
Submitted by knexkid on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 6:58pm
Hey guys, I have waited a long time for this! I was disappointed to see it leave the mag, but was glad that it was going to more comprehensive and updated more frequently on the internet. Unfortunatly, I don't think that was really fulfilled until now!! Thanks so much for all the categories!! The only other suggestion I might make is a category for SSDs, maybe MP3 player? Thanks!
Anyone want to donate to the knexkid get an Nvidia 295, core i7 940, msi mo bo, and a veleciraptor???? LOL JK!
Submitted by ben628 on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 5:50pm
"This speedy, high capacity hard drive
is currently the biggest consumer drive available. The Barracuda
manages to pack 1.5TB of space onto four 375GB platters on a 7,200RPM
spindle with 32GB cache. It’s an enormous drive that won’t break the
bank."
I take it you meant MB there?
Whoa!
Submitted by CTskifreak on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 4:45pm
Wow! What an improvement!!! This is the list as how it should be.
Must Read Articles
Feature
Review
Feature
Feature
Feature
Most Popular Articles
This Month's Issue
FEATURE Build a Crazy-Fast $647 PCFEATURE Six Single-Band 802.11n Routers ReviewedHOW TOTweak BitTorrent and FirefoxFEATUREClose Look at ClarkdaleWHITE PAPERLCD Panel Technology
Technology News
Computer Cooling Fans
Computer Cases
PC Game Controllers
PC Games
Computer Hardware
Headphones
MP3 Players
Stream Video
Computer Mouse
Monitors
Motherboards
NAS Storage
Networking
Laptop Computers
DVD Burner
Digital Cameras
Portable Storage
Computer Accessories
Smartphone
Antivirus Software
Sound Cards
Speakers
Computer Systems
Thumb Drives
Video Cameras
Video Card Reviews
Water Cooling
Gadgets
- Keyboards
© 2010 Future US, Inc. All rights reserved.
