[Hardware] How We Test Desktop PCs

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The process of reviewing desktop computers at PCMag.com carries on core traditions that date back to the establishment of PC Labs in 1984: We compare each system to others in its category on the basis of price, features, design, and in-house performance tests.

To evaluate performance, we use a suite of software benchmark tests and real-world applications and games, carefully chosen to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of a tested PC's mix of components. That evaluation ranges from the processor and the memory subsystem to the machine's storage hardware and graphics silicon.

In some cases, we make use of standardized tests created by established benchmark developers. We've also created our own tests where needed. We regularly evaluate new benchmark solutions as they hit the market and overhaul our testing procedures when appropriate to ensure that we can accurately reflect the effects of the latest technologies.

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