Of all the hardware manufacturers that we cover in our in-depth reviews, Lenovo seems to have a better batting average than most. They really put the extra work into making sure that their laptops, desktops,

For prebuilt gaming desktops, a few companies are reliable and widely available. Dell's Alienware division produces solid if sometimes pricey PCs that have a fan following. Asus's Republic of Gamers line hits the midrange and high-end markets with good machines. Acer's Predator line is also good, and HP's Omen models have their adherents.

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