Top 10 Desktop PCs

Intel's new Ivy Bridge processors make a few inroads, but Sandy Bridge Extreme Edition is still top of the heap. The latest systems feature Nvidia's GTX 680-based graphics cards, but AMD's 7970 still ship in some systems.

Edited by Loyd Case, PCWorld    Jun 29, 2012 12:00 pm

Rating Products

1 PCWorld Rating Maingear Shift Super Stock The latest iteration of Maingear's Shift Super Stock spares no expense, but delivers on all counts: solid performance, accessible, singular design, and stunning good looks. Full Review | Specs - Rated: April 09, 2012

2 PCWorld Rating Digital Storm ODE Level 4 Digital Storm’s ODE Level 4 offers blistering speed, but doesn’t come cheap. Full Review | Specs - Rated: March 27, 2012

3 PCWorld Rating Micro Express MicroFlex 79B This Micro Express machine packs Intel's new Sandy Bridge Extreme Edition processor, serving up tons of power and great performance, for a mere $2000. Full Review | Specs - Rated: December 20, 2011

4 PCWorld Rating Origin Genesis X79 Origin's Genesis X79 is a beautiful, boutique system to fit your every gaming need. Full Review | Specs - Rated: May 04, 2012

5 PCWorld Rating iBuyPower Erebus GT There isn't much that the speedy Erebus GT desktop PC can't do--in fact, we can hardly think of a thing. Full Review | Specs - Rated: March 28, 2012