Arbico Computers Limited UK

Arbico Elite 8260 XL Power Desktop PCs
PC ADVISOR RECOMMENED, MARCH 2009

The Arbico Elite 8260 XL Power Desktop PCs  was reviewed in the March 200 issue of PC Advisor magazine. The review starts, “Quad-core systems are gaining ground, but a fast dual-core machine is still a safe bet. With higher clock speeds, dual-core systems such as the Arbico Elite 8260 XL can still outpace their quad-core rivals on single-threaded applications and the majority of games.”

PC Advisor then goes on to say, “The current king of the dual-core CPUs, Intel’s 3.33GHz Core 2 Duo E8600, powers Arbico’s Elite 8260 XL to an impressive 126 points in WorldBench 6. The money saved on the processor also allows for such extras as Logitech 2.1-channel speakers (two speakers and a subwoofer) and a Blu-ray drive, so you can watch HD movies on your desktop. “

Arbico supplies a high-quality 22in LG monitor with the Elite 8260 XL, which is a considerable step up from some of the cheaper models in the chart such as Digimate and Hanton.

Finally the reviewer states, “Graphics are powered by an nVidia GeForce GTX 260 - an excellent graphics card that’s capable of playing current games at good-quality settings. In our gaming tests, the Arbico Elite 8260 XL was consistently top of the pile. Arbico has achieved a high-level of build quality and accessibility with the Cooler Master Elite 330 system case. No sound card is fitted, leaving ample room for upgrades. “

At last “The general-purpose performance and gaming speeds of the Arbico Elite 8260 XL are excellent, and Arbico bundles better quality peripherals and multimedia capability than other entries at this price point. “

You can buy this PC or similar PCs on www.arbico.co.uk

A full copy of this review can be found at www.pcadvisor.co.uk

Arbico CD 8465 EX Budget Desktop PCs
PC ADVISOR RECOMMENED, MARCH 2009

The Arbico CD 8465 EX  Budget Desktop PCs was reviewed in the March 2009 issue of PC Advisor magazine. The review starts, “Arbico’s machines are well known in PC Advisor’s Test Centre for their superb performance. Once again the firm delivers, with its CD8465 EX notching up a top score of 120 points in WorldBench 6. “

PC Advisor then goes on to say, “The 1GB HD 4650 graphics card delivers excellent performance at a good price, making the Arbico CD8465 EX our top performer in both general-purpose and gaming tests. The Arbico CD8465 EX’s ever-popular 19in Hannspree XM New York monitor provides relatively good image quality, robust build quality and dual analogue and digital connections. “

Finally the reviewer states, “The Asrock is a compact motherboard, fitted with only two memory slots. Two PCI slots are available for upgrades, such as a sound card. Note, however, that external speakers are not provided with the Arbico CD8465 EX. “

The Arbico CD8465 EX topped our results tables for both general-purpose use and gaming.

You can buy this PC or similar PCs on www.arbico.co.uk

A full copy of this review can be found at www.pcadvisor.co.uk