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September 19th, 2008

Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Oct/Nov 08

Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 6:37 am

Categories: Components, Cutting Edge, DIY PC, Gaming, Graphics, Hardware, Industry, Performance

Tags: ASUS, Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, Price, CPU, List, RAM

OK, it’s time once again for The Hardware 2.0 “Best Kit List” for Oct/Nov 08. Here I’ve put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. So if you’re thinking of buying, building or even upgrading a PC, this list is a must-read for you!

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These components are on this list because I firmly believe them to be the best either in terms of performance or price - although I’m ready to admit, as always, that there’s room for debate and some choices “go with the gut” more than others.

NOTE: Each time I come out with a list of kit I always end up fielding a few emails and comments from people wondering if companies have “bought” space on the list. Let me tell you now that the only way for a product to get on this list is to be the best - period. Manufacturers, vendors and PR companies have zero influence over this or any other recommendation that I make.

Also note: I’m looking to expand this list by adding more categories and components. If you’d like to see anything added, let me know!

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Adrian Kingsley-HughesAdrian is a technology journalist and author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology. He also runs a popular blog called The PC Doctor. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations

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The power ratings on just about any audio device can be worked to be very misleading. However, as the owner of this speaker set, I can tell you, without hesitation, it rocks!

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Addition to the list!  James T. Kirk | 09/19/08
I would like to see ...  ThereThere | 09/23/08
RE: Hardware 2.0 - add TV USB/card  nigel_shipley@... | 09/19/08
RE: You still have not tried the Asus Xonar yet, have you.  Bozzer | 09/19/08
What is the best kit for Linux,... (or Multi-OS/VM)  LazLong | 09/20/08
Why is this...  Core2uu | 09/21/08
Depends on who you ask . . .  CobraA1 | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  soulata | 09/22/08
Memory is not worth overclocking IMHO  CobraA1 | 09/22/08
I agree  skipdog172@... | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  RickM_z | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  virender@... | 09/22/08
You'd be crazy not to wait for the i7  brittonv | 09/22/08
Cases  blackjack861@... | 09/22/08
tough one . . .  pikeman666 | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  csoliz7 | 09/22/08
E4300?  ynot56 | 09/22/08
Videocard recommendations?  evolucion8 | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  jaydpiii | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  cmartinez4u@... | 09/22/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  smilajkov | 09/22/08
RE: Cases  oracle_z | 09/22/08
ER.. 1 GB...?  Wolfie2K3 | 09/22/08
Hackintosh 2.0 (Hardware 2.0)  dennyc5@... | 09/22/08
but what's the price for the Hackintosh?  Tony T3 | 09/22/08
Hackintosh Cost  dennyc5@... | 09/23/08
Can't be true  patibulo | 09/22/08
Power  Dr. John | 11/19/08
RE: Hardware 2.0  mdcardon@... | 09/22/08
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RE: Hardware 2.0  Techref6060 | 09/23/08
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