Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Moving down the list of impressive specs: An overclocked Extreme ...

If you want a laptop that can handle gaming, there are plenty of options in the market. Alienware has consistently put out great gaming equipment, and the Republic of Gamers line from Asus holds its ...

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The AVADirect Custom Gaming PC ($7,122.45 direct) raises the bar with its overclocked 4.54GHz, air-cooled Intel Core i7-980X and three overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 cards. It has the chops to ...

It wasn't long ago that building your own PC came with tangible rewards, namely a significant savings. Having built several of my own rigs, I appreciate the pride associated with the DIY mentality.

Today I have the AVADirect Clevo X8100 on my test bench and the notebook is a beast. One look at the pictures above and you might recognize this machine. It is visually identical to the Smooth ...

This machine delivers a solid performance with AAA games without breaking the bank—or your ear drums. But potential buyers should take note of its limited expansion options. It’s easy to tune out the ...

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Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Intel's current Extreme Rig Challenge is still going, with the biggest custom PC makers in the US competing to make the most extreme gaming PC around Intel ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

What AVADirect’s Nano Cube lacks in finesse, it makes up for in raw power. The AVADirect Nano Cube ($1535 as of April 20, 2010) is a mainstream desktop in a small shell. It isn’t the most full ...

AVADirect had to ship us the Avalanche via a third-party specialized freight service because of how delicate the unit is. When it's all said and done, you're likely looking at a $6,000-plus price tag.