“Windows 7 is upon us, as is a whole line of DirectX 11 graphics processors from AMD. Come see how we’ve updated our system guide to account for these new products and other changes in the hardware landscape.”Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
- Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Review @ HotHardware
- Ars System Guide: October 2009 Edition
- Cooler Master LAB test bench v1.0 review – Not cheap .. but handy @ Guru of 3D
- AMD vs Intel – The Gaming Sweetspot @ OC3D
- System Build Guide @ eTeknix
- 8 Tips for the Beginning PC Builder @ ExtremeTech
A second opinion on the state of recommended systems

If the PC Perspective Hardware Leaderboard doesn’t quite meet your standards or if you are simply looking for a second opinion on recommendation, The Tech Report has just updated their system setups, specifically for Windows 7. You will notice several similarities, especially in the graphics subsystem, though their top of the line rig doesn’t sport three HD 5870s. Check out the systems, peripherals and alternatives.