Typical price: £699
What is it: Budget quad-core PC
What we think: A stunning price and solid specification make this PC astonishing value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 September 2007
We like:
Quad-core CPU; 4GB of RAM
We don't like:
Entry-level graphics card
You might also need:
TFT monitor
CNET.co.uk judgement:
We find it difficult to fault the Elite Quad 6600 FX. It has a fast quad-core processor, ample memory and a graphics card that while not particularly fast, doesn't shy away from games. If you have a spare £700 and want a solid all-round PC, you really should consider it
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