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ASUS unveils their first gaming desktop, the ARES CG6150. The company claims this machine delivers "breathtaking performance in a menacing armor-cladded case." Click here for first picture in gallery.

We're still waiting for the official press release, but that's ASUS first gaming desktop attempting to intimidate you from the CeBIT floor

[via Engadget]

Whether its Crysis, Call of Duty 4, or Unreal Tournament 3, the latest XPS from Dell delivers incredible performance at an affordable price. From $1249, the XPS 630 is stuffed with an Intel Core 2 Quad/Extreme processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, AGEIA PhysX accelerator, 1TB HDD, and NVIDIA SLI single/dual Graphic options. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Hailed as a rig that "gamers won't outgrow," the XPS 630 that we originally peeked at CES is finally official. As expected, the tower is ATI CrossFire and NVIDIA SLI-ready and will support Intel's Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme processors on the nForce 650i SLI chipset

[via Engadget]

The Dell XPS One A2010 boasts an Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Celeron CPU, 1GB-4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 300GB storage, Blu-ray drive (optional), and a 22-inch WXSGA screen. Click here for more pictures.

What else do we know? It's a fairly good-looking Asustek-manufactured desktop with Intel Core 2 Duo, 1000:1 contrast LCD and a 3.5-inch, with a maximum 300GB, HDD, and an optional TV tuner

[via Gizmodo]

In this feature, we take a look at three desktops that combine both form and function: "Beryl", "Vista Aero", and "Bumptop 3D". [pic via Linux-Tip]

Made by Hitachi, the "Prius One" Type S is an all-in-one PC that boasts a 1.60-GHz Intel Celeron M 380 CPU, 512MB of memory, digital/analog TV tuners, a 320GB HDD, ±R DL DVD Super Multi drive, and a 1280 x 1024 17-inch display. External interfaces include, five USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, and a 3-in-1 memory card reader. It goes on sale July 15th, at the price of $1,385. [via Hitachi]

Aesthetically, the Dell XPS 700 is an industrial work of art -- featuring (possible configuration) an Intel Pentium Extreme Edition Dual-Core 965 processor, 4GB Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM, 1.5TB multiple SATA HDDs, dual 512MB nVidia GeForce 7900 GTX graphics modules in SLI, and AGEIA's PhysX physics accelerator. Product page here. Video after the jump.

Hear how the new XPS 700 pushes the boundaries of design for a gaming platform

The ET612E is MiniPC's latest model, featuring a VIA CN700+VT8237R chipset, 256MB of DDR2-533 memory, 40GB HDD, four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, S-Video, Gigabit Ethernet, and voice input/output. It measures 204 x 198 x 71mm and weighs just 4.4-pounds (barebone). Available later this week in Japan, with prices starting at $595. [via MiniPC]

Dell's XPS M2010 is a portable entertainment PC -- priced at $3500 -- that packs an impressive array of componenents, including a 20.1-inch widescreen display, Intel Core Duo processor, ATI Mobility Radeon X1800 graphics, slot-loading DVD drive, 13-in-2 memory card reader, Bluetooth keyboard, and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Watch a video review after the jump.

Steve Gluskoter, director, industrial design and usability, discusses the innovative design and unique features found on Dell's flagship mobile entertainment PC, the XPS M2010.

For a barebones all-in-one PC, MSI offers the Crystal 945, which boasts an integrated 17-inch TFT-LCD display, an Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, or Celeron D LGA775 CPU, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, two high definition built-in speakers, and a DVD SuperMulti drive. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. More pictures after the jump. [via AVing]

MiniPC's "VT800" is as small as desktop PCs get. Measuring only 190×200×75mm, it features an Intel Core Duo/Solo processor, DDR2 memory, TV-out, SATA hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet. It goes on sale later this month in Japan, with prices starting at $630. [via MiniPC]