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Top Ten Factors for Choosing a Gaming PC

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July 7, 2012
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Top Ten Factors for Choosing a Gaming PC

When you're shopping for a gaming system, consider our ten rules of thumb before you pull out your wallet.
--Loyd Case, PCWorld

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