Reviews & Articles
MaximumPC Reviews the Core2.SLI
September 2007
"...Overdrive PC has constructed a rig whose sole purpose seems to be smashing our benchmarks." -MaximumPC (9-2007)
Cadalyst Magazine Reviews the Core2.PRO
October 2006
"The Overdrive PC Core2.PRO posted remarkable performance numbers-easily making it the fastest system in this roundup." -Cadalyst Magazine (11-2006)
PC Magazine Reviews the Core2.X-Fire!
October 2006
"As I expected, the Core2.X-Fire absolutely obliterated the records on our benchmark tests-and it still runs quietly" -PC Magazine (10-2006)
Computer Shopper "Editor's Choice" for Core2.X-Fire
August 2006
" The speed achieved by the combo is uncanny, hitting 506 overall on BAPCo SYSmark 2004. In comparison, the Overdrive we tested in 2004 reached 220, which at the time was a record breaker as well. Needless to say, gameplay is pretty incredible too, with F.E.A.R. frame rates topping 230 frames per second (fps) at a resolution of 1,024x768 and 150fps at 1,680x1,050." -Computer Shopper Magazine (08-2006)
CPU Magazine Reviews the Gemini.SLI
April 2006
"Overdrive "HyperClocked" the systems 2.6GHz AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 to no less than 3GHz, making it the fastest system in this roundup.""Not surprisingly, the ultra-overclocked Gemini.SLI posted some jaw-dropping scores. It took top honors in 3DMark05 and 3DMark06, posting 15949 and 9409 scores, respectively. It also pummeled the other systems in PCMark05, posting a 7964." -CPU Magazine (04-2006)
Awarded 4.5 Stars!
Cadalyst Magazine Reviews the Torque.SLI!
March 1, 2006
"Achieving the top AutoCAD benchmark score on your first entry into a Cadalyst Labs roundup is no small feat and indicates Overdrive PC's attention to performance." -Cadalyst Magazine, March 1, 2006
Hard|OCP Reviews the Gemini.SLI (9.7 out of 10)
Highest Ranked System to Date
February 6, 2006
"A quiet machine that runs every application you can throw at it quickly and efficiently with powerful multitasking abilities, combined with a useful suite of pre-installed software makes the Gemini.SLI a fantastic all around computing solution" -Hard|OCP (02-06-06)
"Certainly the power you get for free with Overdrive PC's factory overclocking is worthy of a 10/10 value." -Hard|OCP (02-06-06)"We highly recommend both Overdrive PC as a builder and the Gemini.SLI as a solid gaming platform." -Hard|OCP (02-06-06)
CPU Magazine Reviews the Torque.SLI & Gemini.SLI!
December 01, 2005
"Now and again a system knocks our socks off. The Gemini.SLI didnt stop with just us; it soundly pounded every system in its category..." -CPU Magazine (12-01-05)
"The system trounced the benchmarks, easily taking the categorys 3DMark05 title with a 13770 score." -CPU Magazine (12-01-05)
Torque.OP™ Reviewed by PC Magazine
August 24, 2004
The Overdrive PC™ Torque.OP™ receives 4 stars by PC Magazine after based on our top AMD Opteron 150 based gaming system.
Torque.FX™ Reviewed by PC Magazine
June 29, 2004
The Overdrive PC™ Torque.FX™ receives 4.5 stars by PC Magazine today in our first review ever for this publication.
The VR-Zone "Ultimate Gaming Rigs Roundup!"
August 16, 2003
Computers today, in most people minds, are nothing more than a tool for work and communication. In most cases people dont think of their machines as being special in anyway and look upon them as any other household item. Some may value their PC, but dont see it as a part of themselves or as unique as they are. There are many pc manufacturers out there today ranging from huge corporate manufacturing plants to small 'ma and pa' computer stores. Each offers some kind of flavor but nothing truly unique for the individual punching down thousands to buy the machine. There are a few in the world that truly make a unique product worth buying and claiming its uniqueness. Alienware, Falcon Northwest, Overdrive PC™, Voodoo PC, and Zeus PC are a few to mention. Each offers a different kind of machine, and not some kind of production line PC that never stands out from the rest.
In this round-up I will go over the difference between each machine; who builds what, the uniqueness behind each machine, the hardware they choose, and we will run benchmarking applications as well as games. For the professional users out there I will also review why these machines are probably the best on the planet when comparing them to production-line PC's.
