Internet News Internet Investing Internet Technology Windows Internet Tech. Quantum's IDE hard disk designs are often more like SCSI designs transformed into an IDE chassis than unique IDE designs. Some say the SCSI origins make Quantum drives the fastest in the business, and we'd have to agree with them. Quantum's lct10 is an excellent budget drive, offering excellent performance at a 5400 RPM price. Maxtor DiamondMax, Western Digital Caviar.
Value is completely worth it.
Diamond MX300, MX400, Guillemot Fortissimo. While our hardcore gaming PC for this month featured a 19 monitor, such a large screen may not be necessary for the occasional gamer. Instead, a 17 screen is more than sufficient. The 796FD features the same high-quality Trinitron tube seen in the 810FD, only a couple of inches smaller, and with a lower price point. While we've officially recommended a DVD player for our budget system, this decision is one best left to the individual user.