You’ll have to add the supporting software yourself, but if you want to get ready for the 64-bit era in computing, Gateway’s 9310XL desktop presents a highly capable, affordable option, thanks in part to Intel’s new processor.

You’ll have to add the supporting software yourself, but if you want to get ready for the 64-bit era in computing, Gateway’s 9310XL desktop presents a highly capable, affordable option, thanks in part to Intel’s new processor.

The Belkin Pre-N PC Card provides more MIMO bang for your buck than the Linksys WPC54GX.

The Belkin Pre-N PC Card provides more MIMO bang for your buck than the Linksys WPC54GX.

Powered by a top-shelf processor and graphics engine, the Dell XPS Gen 2 is one of the fastest and slimmest gaming machines we’ve ever seen.

Powered by a top-shelf processor and graphics engine, the Dell XPS Gen 2 is one of the fastest and slimmest gaming machines we’ve ever seen.

This keyboard-and-mouse set is comfortable and operates flawlessly.

In an about-face, Alienware adds the budget Bot to its mix of high-end PCs. It’s speedy and reasonably priced but falls short in the open waters of mainstream PCs.

Netgear’s wall-plugged wireless extender kit is one of the easiest means currently available for extending the reach of a wireless network.

If you can stomach the price, Alienware’s Aurora ALX SLI serves up big 3D gaming performance backed by some of the best customer service you’ll find.