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YoYoTech's Intel Nova XT is one of the most attractively priced, ready-built Gaming Systems available online.

INTRODUCTION

In the huge sea of PC components it can be confusing for a lot of gamers and potential customers to decide what to buy. While D.I.Y. systems can be and fun and educational, some would argue it's easier just to buy a complete system or base unit. So, why not save all the hassle and have one built? Well, YoYoTech has done just that. You can now go to their website and use their PC configurator to customise a PC to your own specification.

So who are YoYoTech? Well, YoYoTech is a privately owned computer stored based in London. They were established in 2001, and has been trading under the name Antech Direct Limited. They specialise in selling computer hardware from complete systems to PC components for both mainstrteam users and enthusiasts. We recently visited their store and conducted a brief interview with Kul Singh, one of the main guys who own and run YoYoTech.

 

Over the past 12 months, YoYoTech have expanded their business to include building and selling complete systems and base units.

YoYoTech was kind enough to send us their Intel Nova XT Gaming System for our CPU3D review team to take a quick look. The system features Intel's Quad Core Q9300 (45nm) CPU, MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard, 4Gb of OCZ Reaper DDR2-1066 ram, Radeon HD4870 512Mb GDDR5, Antec Twelve Hundred case, Coolermaster Silent Pro 700W PSU and the list goes on ...  

The processor used in this system is an Intel Quad Core 9300 running @ 2.5Ghz. It may be classed as an entry level Quad Core, but I think it's more than enough for the mainstream gamer. It uses the Yorkfield core based on Intel's 45nm technology. It supports 1333Mhz FSB, and features 6Mb L2 cache.

The Build Quality 

So far I can tell you that the system is expertly assembled, and the build quality is truely excellent. This is evident as soon as you loosen the thumb screws and remove the side panel of the Antec Twelve Hundred case. All the internal power and data cabling are neatly folded and secured using cable ties. They are then tucked away, and out of sight where ever possible.

Less cables mean less clutter and all of this equates to more room inside the case for air-flow. This is vitally important in keeping a system at a cool temperature for optimal operation. You'll notice that the Antec Twelve Hundred case has a massive 200mm fan on the top ... blowing the excess heat and hot air out of the system. There's also another 2 x 120mm at the rear of the case doing the same job.

Build quality is important, but what's even more important are the componets inside, and how well they go together. In the past we've had many systems with problems such as incompatibility, stability and even performance issues. What we tend to find is that a lot of the pre-built systems, we've looked at are not thoroughly tested or "burnt-in". Will this be an issue with YoYoTech's Intel Nova XT Gaming system? And how well will it compete against our own test rig?

We'll be comparing the YoYoTech Nova XT Gaming System with our own test rig ... which is comprised of a Gigabyte GA-EP45 DS5 motherboard using our trusted old Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ default 2.4Ghz, Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb Kit, a Radeon HD3870 512MB DDR4, PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W PSU, running Windows Vista with native DX10.

Ok, let's not waste any more time and take a closer look at YoYoTech's Nova XT Gaming System.