Free and Cheap Software for Benchmarking Like a Pro

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Free and Cheap Software for Benchmarking Like a Pro Gaming rigs and data-crunching workhorses alike need to be in top condition. Find out how your computer performs on intense, system-slamming tasks with these benchmarking programs. - Jim Norris, PCWorld Desktop Gear News & Reviews Windows 8 Preview Beats Windows 7 in Most Performance Tests A desktop running Windows 8 Consumer Preview started up faster and generally ran faster than the same desktop running Windows 7. Share: Why Linux on the Desktop Is Dead Do yourself a favor and stick with Linux servers. The desktop OS market is a two-horse race, and Linux was not invited to the party. Share: HP TouchSmart 7320: A Ho-Hum Budget All-in-One The TouchSmart 7320 is functional, and performance is decent. But it fails to stand out. 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