Arbico CD8690 XL Custom Built PC PC ADVISOR RECOMMENED, OCTOBER 2009
The Arbico CD8690 XL Custom built PC was reviewed in the OCTOBER 2009 issue of PC Advisor magazine. The review starts, “With a 3.33GHz dual-core CPU and an excellent HD 4890 graphics card topping the CD8690 XL’s specification list, it’s no surprise that Arbico once again finds itself near the top of our performance table. Systems based on slower E8500 chips are left in the dust.”
PC Advisor then goes on to say, “Gaming scores showed less variation. Our three chart-topping machines all use the powerful Radeon HD 4890 graphics card, and turned in similarly impressive framerates on a variety of titles.”
Finally the reviewer states, “Arbico has for a long time been a fan of Cooler Master cases, and the Elite 333 model used here is a step up from the 330 seen on previous Arbico machines. It’s smart, tidy and robust, and looks neither outrageous nor boring. It also offers plenty of expansion room. USB ports and switches are easy to access at the side of the Arbico CD8690 XL’s case. The 22in GNR monitor is a basic model, but it comes with dual inputs. The pleasingly thin silver bezel matches the trim of the Arbico CD8690 XL’s system case.”
You can buy this PC on www.arbico.co.uk
A full copy of this review can be found at www.pcadvisor.co.uk
