With the launch of the Core 2 series of processors, Intel has reclaimed the high-end gaming performance sector. If you're debating between buying a system versus building your own, we've got our first OEM provided system... and it comes overclocked.

With the launch of the new AM2 platform, Shuttle has an update to their SFF lineup in the form of the SN27P2. We take a look at what has changed and what remains the same, and shed some light on whether or not you might be interested in their latest offering.

Microsoft has made Windows Vista Beta 2 available to the public, and with the OS being feature complete we can now provide a preview of Microsoft's bold new operating system.

So you just won the lotto and are looking for ways to "invest" your prize money - or maybe you just want one of the most extreme computers that money can buy? Falcon Northwest offered us the chance to take their latest FragBox SLI system out for a test drive, and who are we to pass up such an opportunity?

We have an exclusive first look at the latest micro-ATX SLI system from Monarch Computers, and we'll be comparing it with Shuttle's SN26P. Read on to find out just how much performance you can cram into a small computer case.

(Update: Noise benchmarks retested.) Was your first thought on seeing the Mac Mini, "I wish it could run Windows"? If so, AOpen might have a product that will interest you.

Not everyone wants to build their own PCs. If you're running a business, it can make sense to buy an OEM PC. So, what about businesses that want an AMD based computer? Read on to find out how the HP DX5150 holds up.

It's the Friday before the retail launch of the Xbox 360, and what better way to kick it off than with a detailed tour of the motherboard.

Updated! With anticipation and excitement building, we got our first Xbox 360 in house and of course, took it apart. Now with HDD disassembly instructions and pictures!

Shuttle's latest offering is a system designed solely for the HTPC market. Read on to find out if this newcomer has what it takes to find a place in your home theater setup.

What happens when Sun releases an entire server line aimed at the whitebox server market, and hits dead on?

Our latest Small Form Factor roundup includes all of the currently shipping 939 systems. We'll look at the newest Shuttle ST20G5 system based on the ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset as well as Biostar's alternative to the SN25P.

Eight physical processors in a 3U server! Sun takes the 'entry server' to new extremes but proves a design win for AMD and Sun.

Not everyone likes to build their own PCs, as it takes time and effort. Sometimes, it's just easier to pay someone to do it for you. PC-Club has sent us their latest Silencer system, a high-end setup using a Pentium M processor. We find out how it stacks up to the competition.

We've been working on several other roundups, but we felt that you might like an "express" review of the latest Shuttle XPC. Featuring socket 939 and PCI Express support, read how the latest Shuttle XPC stacks up to the competition.

Take a virtual tour through Sun's best of breed, four-way Opteron entry-level server.

Our SFF section is about to get new life as we have several roundups on the way in the next several weeks. We're starting out with some of the "older" units based on sockets 478 and 754. Don't let the choice of platform deter you, however, as some of the units still have a lot to offer.

Sun embraces Linux and x86 - and we all benefit from it.

Today, we take a look at Shuttle's SB81P to see how it performs against the best 915/925X desktop motherboards and 915/925X SFFs on market. Read on to find out if it's worth the price premium that it carries.

Today, we take a look at what is currently the most technologically advanced SFF that we've ever encountered. Of course, that mere fact doesn't necessarily mean it'll be the right SFF for you, but it does mean that it is worth AnandTech's time. Read on to find out if PCI Express and DDR2 on an Intel platform is what you're looking for.