Awesome Computers

The MSI GT80 Titan has a real mechanical keyboard, an 18.4″ 1080p screen, a 2.4Ghz Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB RAM and two NVIDIA GTX980M in SLI. Its memory and storage drives can be replaced via the plate above the keyboard.

The ASUS ET2323 is a cutting edge all-in-one PC. It has a 23″ 16:9 1080p touchscreen, a base with built-in Qi wireless charger and NFC chip, a TV antenna jack, HDMI in, HDMi out and a gesture sensor that works up to 16ft away.

If an all-in-one gaming PC doesn’t sound like an oxymoron to you, check out MSI’s AG270 2QC and 2QE. Both have 27″ 1080p (with optional touch panel) screens, Yamaha audio, 4th gen Core i7 CPUs and NVIDIA’s new GTX 900M GPUs.

Designed with creative pros in mind, the 27″ Retina iMac has a crazy 5120×2800 screen – 67% more pixels than a 4K display. Has a 3.5GHz Core i5 or 4.0GHz Core i7 CPU, Thunderbolt 2, Radeon R9 GPU and a 1TB Fusion drive.

Formerly known as Jetpack, the slim desktop PC chassis is now on Kickstarter. It works with all TV mounts and with HDTVs between 37″ to 70″. Available in three hardware packages. The bare chassis reward is exclusive to the fundraiser.

The Area-51 desktop PC has an unorthodox case, designed to maximize air flow and provide easy access to ports and parts. It will work with the new Intel 8-core CPUs and DDR4 RAM, and can fit up to three full-size double-wide GPUs.

Tango packs laptop-grade hardware sans a screen and a keyboard for portability. Ideal for people with multiple HDMI displays, Tango has a 2GHz quad-core AMD CPU, Radeon HD8400 GPU, 2GB-8GB RAM and 32GB-512GB SSD.

30 years ago, Apple introduced the first Macintosh with its trademark flash and panache. Today, the Mac has been eclipsed by its smaller siblings, but it’s still the personal computer of choice for many people. Look back here.

Razer wants to make swapping computer parts as easy as replacing batteries on devices. Project Christine’s components are modules that can be upgraded as soon as the latest hardware comes out through a subscription service.

The new Mac Pro can have up to a 3GHz 8-core Intel Xeon E5 CPU (non-upgradable), 2 6GB AMD FirePro GPUs, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. It has 4 USB 3, 6 Thunderbolt, 2 Ethernet and an HDMI port. See how it’s made here.

A gaming PC optimized for Valve’s upcoming SteamOS. Unlike most computers, Jetpack’s internal components are arranged horizontally instead of vertically, so you can mount it behind your HDTV. Drops 1/1/14 for $1,000+.

Remember Corning and Microsoft’s visions of the future? Well, they’re coming true. A company called Posh View is working on the iMirror, which is basically a large touchscreen device and mirror. Another demo here.

Alienware’s updated laptops are available in 14″, 17″ or 18″ screens. They come with metal alloy bodies, Intel’s Haswell CPUs and variable LEDs all over. Options include a 3D 1080p screen, dual GPUs and wireless HDMI.

Thanks to Intel’s new “Haswell” CPUs, the 2013 Air has better performance and battery life. The 11″ Air lasts up to 9h while the 13″ lasts up to 12h. Their storage capacities also increased, while their price got slashed by $100.

Puget System’s Serenity line of desktop computers are known for being extremely quiet – its noise levels can be as low as a barely audible 11dB – while still providing high-end performance.

Based on the Series 7 Chronos, the aluminum Ultra slims down further, while offering a full HD touch display, and 8hr. battery life. Comes w/Core i5 or i7 CPU, up to 256GB SSD, and optional 4G LTE.

It’s deliciously thin, measuring only 5mm at the edges (fatter in the middle). 21.5″ or 27″ models offer Core i5/i7 CPU, NVIDIA Kepler graphics, up to 32GB RAM and an optional hybrid HDD/SSD.

Vizio’s PCs have a strikingly sexy industrial design – flat screen all-in-one and touchscreen systems, with a matching subwoofer/power supply pod, multitouch trackpad and 2 HDMI inputs for game consoles.

bd594 breaks out his old computer bits and pieces to crank out yet one more of the numerous remakes of Gotye’s Somebody That I Used to Know. That HP Scanjet 3C can really sing!

The new owners of the Commodore brand already revamped the C64, and now they’ve revived the Amiga – in name only – with this configurable Windows PC in a Mac Mini-like aluminum case.

Looking for a machine that’s as svelte as a MacBook Air, but need Windows? Look no further than these svelte, lightweight aluminum machines, with speedy Core i5 or i7 CPUs and SSD storage.

Jeffrey Stephenson’s latest custom computer is made of mahogany and aluminum. It has an Intel Core i3 CPU, a 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM. He’ll only make 5-10 units. Build process here.

This Commodore 64 has enough power for modern needs. It has a 2.2GHz Core i7 CPU, Intel HD GPU, 8GB RAM, 2TB HDD, DVD R/W drive, USB ports, multi-card reader, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.