Vista - Hardware 2.0 “Best Kit List” for Oct/Nov 08

Written by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 6:37 am 9-19-2008


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!

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!

Quick menu

• CPUs
• Motherboards
• Graphics cards
• Hard drives
• RAM
• Sound card/Speakers
• Coolers
• PSUs
• Cases
• Monitors

Let’s get started!


Read more at the Source:
Hardware 2.0 “Best Kit List” for Oct/Nov 08 | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.com