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Velocity Micro Press Reviews

Velocity Micro has long been recognized for its reliable high-performance PCs. The quotes below, taken from reviews of actual systems, show that the company's reputation for premium quality is common knowledge in the major PC industry press.



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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2023-2024

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PC Gamer, March 2023

Raptor Z55

“Extremely well built and, functionally speaking, the temps, noise levels and performance are truly excellent…It's a high-quality, no-nonsense gaming rig built to deliver fantastic frame rates."

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Tweaktown, April 2023

Raptor Z55

“If you are in the market for a prebuilt gaming machine, Velocity Micro will build a machine to your specifications and we had very little to complain about when it comes to the Raptor Z55 in 2023.”

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Digital Engineering

Digital Engineering, December 2023

Promagix HD60

“This updated ProMagix HD60 workstation again delivered some of the best scores ever recorded…[it] broke all previous records.”

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PC Magazine, December 2023

Raptor Z95

“Velocity Micro is no stranger to our labs, and we always enjoy its high standards of build quality and performance. The Raptor Z95 is a fearsome performer.”

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Tech Radar, February 2024

Raptor Z95

“The Velocity Micro Raptor Z95 is a highly customizable PC for professionals, gamers, or both, who want a serious system custom-tuned by pros who know what they're doing.”

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Inside Hook, Februrary 2024

Raptor Z55

“The Velocity Micro Z55 is a well-built, performance-driven, high-end gaming desktop that delivers on its promise.”

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CBS Essentials, Februrary 2024

Raptor S77

"When it comes to a portable gaming machine, I found the Raptor S77 to be exceptional."

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Digital Engineering

Digital Engineering, May 2024

ProMagix HD80

“This new ProMagix HD80 workstation again delivered some of the highest scores we have ever recorded.”

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2022

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PC Gamer, January 2022

Raptor Z55

“Velocity Micro knows how to build gaming PCs, and the level of detail here is phenomenal.”

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Digital Engineering, November 2022

ProMagix HD60

“Quite simply, this new Velocity Micro HD60 workstation is another winner.”

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Tech Radar, December 2022

Raptor Z95

“Raptor Z95 is a high-performing desktop well-suited for those who want the best in terms of components and performance.”

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PC Magazine, December 2022

Raptor Signature Edition

“Velocity Micro's latest Raptor desktop tower offers admirable quality and performance.”

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2021

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PC Magazine, November 2021

Raptor Z55

“The attention to detail and tuning pays off in the performance…Velocity Micro knows how to build a fast computer”

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Post Magazine, June 2021

ProMagix HD80a

“It’s a lot of computer, and runs incredibly fast…It’s just built right.”

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Digital Engineering, March 2021

ProMagix HD150

"A deskside workstation equipped with the new, critically praised AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO... the 'ultimate processor for professional workstations.'"

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2020

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PC Gamer, December 2020

Raptor eS40

“The Raptor's portability and power make it a deceptively versatile rig for professionals and gamers.”

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Digital Engineering, April 2020

ProMagix HD60

“A clear price/performance winner—the fastest system we have ever tested for under $5,000…Quite simply, this latest Velocity Micro HD60 workstation is a winner.”

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PC Mag

Raptor Z55a

“The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55a is a clean, straightforward gaming desktop with excellent performance.”

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2019

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PC Gamer

Raptor Z55 - 88/100

“Every custom rig out of Velocity Micro is custom tuned to get the most performance out its components. A professional and understated build.”

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Soldier Knows Best

Raptor Z95

“They blow [competitors] out of the water when it comes to performance. If you’re looking for a good gaming computer, check them out.”

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Maximum PC, November 2019

Score: 8/10

“With many boutique builders out there, Velocity Micro stands out from the crowd.”

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Digital Engineering 247, June 2019

ProMagix HD60

“The ProMagix HD60 turned in the best results we have ever recorded…If you are looking for premier performance without spending six figures, the Velocity Micro ProMagix HD60 is definitely worth considering.”

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PC Mag, June 2019

Raptor Z55

"The Raptor Z55 just about topped the charts in all non-3D tasks, and flexed its muscles for 1440p and 4K gaming. It's easy to recommend."

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2018

Digital Engineering

Digital Engineering, September 2018

ProMagix HD80A

"With its high-end components, including the very fast 12-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU, we had high expectations. And indeed, the Velocity Micro ProMagix HD80A lived up to them."

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ERC Best Performance

Intel Extreme Rig Challenge, Best performance

Raptor™ Extreme Rig Edition

"That’s right, against the toughest competition the industry could throw at us, our PC outperformed them all. No tricks, no gimmicks, just meticulous craftsmanship and custom tuning using only the best parts available."

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PC Magazine

PC Mag, September 2018

Velocity Micro Raptor Z55

"Velocity Micro's Raptor Z55 gaming desktop is highly configurable, well built, and low-fuss. As tested, with a limited-edition Intel CPU and top graphics, it's blazing-fast for 4K gaming—and all other tasks."

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Jon Peddie Research, August 2018

ProMagix HD360A

"For those few of you struggling with lengthy execution times for highly threaded, compute intensive applications, you owe it to yourself to check out the ProMagix HD360A."

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2017

Velocity Micro PC Mag Review

PC Mag Editors' Choice, August 2017

Raptor Z95

"For its class-leading performance and appealing form factor, the 2017 Velocity Micro Raptor Z95 is our Editors' Choice for high-end desktops."

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Velocity Micro TweakTown Reviews

TweakTown Must Have Award, May 2017

Raptor Z55

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Velocity Micro Tom's Guide Reviews

Tom's Guide, April 2017

Raptor Z55

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2016

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PC Mag Best of 2016

Vector Z35

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PC Mag, October 2016

Signature 17

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Top 10 Reviews, September 2016

CineMagix Grand Theater

"The CineMagix is a versatile unit that easily fits into your home theater setup." 9.58/10

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PC Mag, July 2016

Raptor Z95

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CNET, June 2016

Raptor Z55

8.1/10

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PC World, March 2016

Raptor Z40

"A lean, clean small-profile gaming machine...[the] Raptor Z40 should be on your short list."

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2015

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Tom's Guide, October 2015

Raptor Z55

"The Velocity Micro Raptor Z55 is a powerful, no-nonsense gaming PC that offers big performance within a towering, yet sleek design."

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Cadalyst

Cadalyst Magazine, October 2015

ProMagix HD80

"From the product packaging to the unique, almost ethereal vibe of the aluminum-clad machine to its solid benchmark scores, this is a system that stands out from the crowd."

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Digital Trends, May 2015

Raptor Z40

"The Raptor Z40 gives gamers and professionals enough under the hood to handle any task, and doesn't ask for half of your desk in return." —Chris Stobing. Digital Trends' Velocity Micro Raptor Z40 Review.

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PC Gamer Magazine, March 2015

Raptor Z55

"Velocity Micro's GX3 chassis, on the other hand, is a stealth submarine...Our configuration of the Z55 blew through our benchmarks."

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2014

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Maximum PC, September 2014

Raptor Z55

“VM makes BMWs.The Raptor Z55 is a nicely adorned pleasant-looking box [and] it will save you a serious chunk of change.”

Score 8/10

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Computer Shopper, March 2014

Raptor Z30 SmallBlock

Score 4/5

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PC World Magazine

Raptor Z95

"A good computer for gamers who don't want to pay for the desktop equivalent of a Corvette."

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Top 10 Reviews Gold Award

Vector Z25

"Velocity Micro is best known for its powerful gaming computers, so it makes sense that the company’s home PC offering has similar power...The base configuration provides bundles of computing power that’s sufficient for most home needs, but this PC is upgradable to meet the demands of entry-level graphic work and gaming. Plus, Velocity Micro offers a level of support other companies only provide after you purchase expensive warranties and support packages."

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2013

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Computer Power User Magazine

Raptor Z95

“There’s really no weaknesses in these benchmark numbers, which reflects how well Velocity Micro has designed and tuned the Raptor Z95.”

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Maximum PC, March 2013

Raptor MultiPlex XL

Score 9/10

"...the Velocity Micro MultiPlex is like a starship dropping out of warp speed while you look on from a covered wagon trying to get over Donner Pass without having to eat your fellow travelers."

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2012

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Digital Trends, September 2012

2012 Vector Campus Edition

"This system is fully capable of providing hours of gaming entertainment, application crunching or Web browsing. Students looking for a new or replacement desktop should put the Velocity Micro Vector Campus Edition on their short list."

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CNET, April 2012

Raptor Z55

Editors' Choice

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2011

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Computer Shopper, December 2011

Vector Holiday Edition

"It's a fine choice as a versatile PC for handling homework or college tasks between gaming sessions."

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CNET, December 2011

Raptor Z90

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CNET, April 2011

Raptor Z40

Score 4/5, Editors' Choice

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Maximum PC, April 2011

Raptor Signature Edition

“The [Raptor Signature Edition] is fast, stable, and can hang with the best boxes.”

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2010

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CNET, December 2010

Vector Holiday Edition

Editors' Choice

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Maximum PC, November 2010

Raptor Z55

"Against last month’s budget gaming build (“Builder’s Creed”) and the Acer Predator, the Raptor Z55 dominates by double and almost triple digits."

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CPU Magazine, October 2010

Raptor Signature Edition

"Compared to other systems in its price tier…it does outperform most systems here, and it’s build quality is among the best we saw."

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G4 - Attack of the Show, September 2010

Raptor Z5

Score 4/5

"Performance is great for the price. If you're in college and you need a pc and you want to game, I think it's a great way to go."

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Computer Shopper, August 2010

Vector Campus Edition

Score 7.9/10

"This PC a fine choice for students who need a college PC with a fair amount of speed… With its upgradability and desktop design, you'll be able to add or replace any hardware that might need updating, making it likely that this PC could go the four-year distance."

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CNET, March 2010

Raptor Z55

Score 4/5

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2009

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Maximum PC, December 2009

Score 9/10

Raptor Signature Edition

"The Raptor [Signature Edition] is now the benchmark king in five of our six benchmarks."

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CPU Magazine, October 2009

Raptor Signature Edition

"Unmatched wiring expertise.gaming is this system's strong suit."

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CNET, September 2009

Score 4/5, Editors' Choice

Raptor Z30

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CNET, March 2009

Raptor Z55

Score 4/5

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Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2008

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Computer Shopper, December 2008

Raptor Z55

Score 8.2/10

"Justly lauded for the quality and cleanness of its builds, [Velocity Micro] always adheres to a philosophy of functional minimalism that shows up in its PCs' outward design and performance."

"If beauty and functionality are as important to you as power, the Raptor Z55 is tough to beat."

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Hot Hardware, November 2008

Raptor Z55

"We'd recommend the Z55 for anyone who is looking for a fast gaming desktop, especially if a pricier system is out of reach or outside the realm of budgetary sanity."

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PC Mag, November 2008

Raptor Signature Edition

Scored "Best of 2008"

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Maximum PC, November 2008

Raptor Z90

"Blazingly fast, aesthetically pleasing, and well made.The Raptor Z90 blew through our benchmarks."

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CNET, November 2008

Raptor Z55

Score 4/5, Editors' Choice

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Wired, October 2008

Raptor Signature Edition

Score 9/10 (Test Best 2008)

"We're not arguing with the benchmark scores - or the price tag, which is half that of its closest competitor in the bunch."

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CNET, September 2008

Raptor Z15

Score 4/5, Editors' Choice

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CPU Magazine, September 2008

Raptor Signature Edition

"Multimedia enthusiasts with deep pockets (but not Skulltrail-deep) should give the Raptor Signature Edition a close look."

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Hot Hardware, August 2008

Raptor Z55

"It's not often that you hear the word "value" applied to an enthusiast system, but that is exactly what the Raptor Z55 represents."

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Cadalyst Labs, May 2008

ProMagix™ W160 High Performance Workstation PC

"With its good performance and moderate price, the Velocity Micro ProMagix W160 reaps some of the benefits of its acquisition of Overdrive PC. Highly Recommended."

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Consumer's Digest Best Buy, May/June 2008

Velocity Micro CineMagix™ Grand Theater

"…goes a step further and accepts a Cable Card provided by your local cable provider, allowing it to record all your subscribed channels, including premium channels in high definition. This model also has more than enough oomph for gaming."

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Computer Shopper, April 2008

Raptor Z55

"If you don't feel like coughing up $4,000 or more for an über-expensive 3D performance rig but require more horsepower than a budget gaming PC has to offer, the Velocity Micro Raptor Z55 is for you."

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CMP Channel, February 2008

Raptor Signature Edition

"The Velocity Raptor is for users…who absolutely must have the best graphics and processors at hand."

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2007

PC Mag Rating

PC Mag, November 2007

ProMagix™ HD Custom Digital Media PC

Blazing Quad-Core Rigs

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CNET, November 2007

ProMagix™ E2240

Score 8/10

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Wired, October 2007

CineMagix™ Grand Theater Entertainment System

"The Windows-powered CineMagix…for TV junkies, the hunt is over."

"Elegant case looks at home in the living room. Stocked to the gills…"

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Wired, October 2007

Raptor™ DCX Custom Gaming Computer System

"The Velocity Raptor is a graphics powerhouse…We dig the classic mod look of the case, as well as its side window for peeking at the primo components."

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CNET, October 2007

ProMagix A50

Score 7.6/10

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Tech Republic, October 2007

NoteMagix™ C90 Ultra

"With a notebook like the C90 Ultra, you can take advantage of the pervasive workplace and get some real work done. And when you are done with the serious stuff, you can crank up a serious game requiring serious hardware and frag your friends."

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PC Mag, September 2007

Raptor Signature Edition

2007 Reader's Choice Award Winner for Service and Reliability

Velocity Micro received an overall service & reliability score of 8.6 out of 10, the highest among Windows PC manufacturers.

The average score for a Windows-Based PC was 7.8 out of 10.

Velocity Micro also received the highest reliability rating in the survey with a score of 8.6 out of 10, and the best "likelihood of recommending" score of 8.3 out of 10.

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CNET, August 2007

Vector™ GX Campus Edition

Score 8.3/10

2007 Editors' Choice Winner

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Maximum PC, August 2007

CineMagix™ Grand Theater

"A near-perfect balance of beauty and beast."

"...the Grand Theater will be not only a fantastic home-theater PC but also a rig that's adept at gaming."

"Velocity Micro seems determined to keep us addicted to muscle PC's."

"Ok, we'll admit it: We succumbed to Velocity's 'Come on, you know you want it' approach."

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Associated Content, May 2007

ProMagix™ 2EE30

Score 4/5

"You will really "wow" your friends with this desktop as well as "wow" yourself with the speed and brilliance of this desktop computer. If you are looking to purchase a new, or secondary computer, than I highly suggest taking a look at this one."

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CNET, May 2007

ProMagix™ E2230

Score 7.8/10

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CNET, May 2007

Raptor DCX

Score 8.7/10

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Think Computers, March 2007

Gamers' Raptor™ DualXT

Score 9/10

"you get what you pay for with this system. Some places charge you a ton extra for custom built systems; Velocity Micro has very reasonable prices... Your custom PC will be built perfectly and look better than a lot of other systems out there."

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Cadalyst, March 2007

ProMagix™ W160

"All the test scores were on the high side, indicating all-around good performance for the system"

4 stars

CNET, February 2007

CineMagix™ Grand Theater

Score 8.2/10

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Richmond Times Dispatch, January 2007

The 2007 Consumer Electronics Show: High-tech Connections

"[Velocity] displays its systems in the giant booth with Microsoft. Velocity also showed off a gaming PC in the Intel coop"

"[Velocity Micro President Randy] Copeland said that he still manages to have a little fun during the week--it is Vegas, after all. He attended functions with vendors and partners. 'The parties are fun, but we're still working...There are business reasons for hanging out.'"
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CNET, January 2007

Raptor Signature Edition

Score 8.4/10

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PC Gamer, January 2007

NoteMagix™ L80 Ultra

Scored "Excellent"

"The L80 Ultra packs a lot of features and one of the fastest processors on the planet, so it's a fairly good deal for gamers"

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2006

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[H]ard|OCP, December 2006

Best Overall Value OEM System Builder

"[Velocity Micro] offers some of the most competitively priced builds in the landscape, and it packages its systems around one of the best consumer experiences that can be found. The systems always have high build quality, and VM’s technical support staff has demonstrated that they are willing to stand by their products."

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Consumer Reports, December 2006

Gamers' Raptor™ PCX

Best Specialty Model (Desktop PCs)

"It's a very good to excellent performer"

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CRN, December 2006

NoteMagix™ L80 Ultra

Six Notebooks That Don't Burn

"Velocity Micro's NoteMagix L80 Ultra notebook computer was the fastest of all units"

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Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 2006

NoteMagix™ L80 Ultra

Six Notebooks That Don't Burn

"Velocity Micro's NoteMagix L80 Ultra notebook computer was the fastest of all units"

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[H]ard|OCP}, November 2006

Gamers' Raptor™ PCX

Editor's Choice Consumer Gold Award

"[The Gamers' Raptor PCX] did well in our benchmarks, ran all of our games at high resolution, and the company’s tech support was on the ball every time we called."

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New York Times, November 2006

For Specialized Users, a PC Concierge to Meet Your Needs

Randy Copeland, Velocity Micro's founder and CEO, discusses with The New York Times how Velocity places emphasis on high-performance and going the extra mile for the customer.

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Tech News World, October 2006

PC Gaming Perseveres

"[Randy] Copeland, who now oversees one of the last independent PC manufacturers for gamers and other enthusiasts, contends his business model of using the latest and greatest components and providing ultra high-end PC support has been vindicated."

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LaptopMag.com, October 2006

NoteMagix™ L80 Ultra

"The Velocity Micro NoteMagix L80 Ultra’s graphics performance makes it a good choice for handling Windows Vista and playing 3D games. Plus, it’s relatively portable compared with full-fledged desktop replacement systems."

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Men's Fitness, September 2006

Vision 64™

"Velocity Micro is one computer manufacturer you can trust with your most precious data."

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[H]ard|OCP, August 2006

ProMagix™ E2200

Score 7.9/10

"The E2200 is a great machine, as both our general usage tests and gaming tests indicate. It’s very likely the best machine that can be bought in a brick-and-mortar establishment."

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CNET, August 2006

ProMagix™ E2200

Score 7.0/10

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CNET, August 2006

ProMagix™ E2010

Score 7.1/10

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About.com, August 2006

Score "5 Stars"

Vector™ GX

"Velocity Micro's Vector GX is probably the best customizable Intel Core 2 Duo system currently available."

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CNET, July 2006

Velocity Raptor™ DCX

Score 7.9/10

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CNET, July 2006

Vector™ GX Campus Edition

Score 8/10

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PC World, July 2006

Vector™ GX Campus

Score 87/100

PC World "Best Buy"

“it provides excellent value for the money and would be a good pick if you were looking for a fairly powerful system on a budget.”

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Maximum PC, June 2006

Raptor™ 64 DualX™

Score 8/10

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CPU Magazine, April 2006

Raptor™ 64 DualX™

Score 3.5/5

"The Raptor is powerful but still extremely quiet."

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VideoMaker.com, March 2006

NoteMagix™ Z71 Ultra

"the NoteMagix Z71 Ultra is definitely worth a look. This machine doesn't disappoint with its raw speed, combined with great battery life"

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[H]ard|OCP, February 2006

Raptor™ 1500

Score 9.4/10

"We enthusiastically and exuberantly recommend this computer for great performance in a midrange computer and we would easily recommend this to friends and family."

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CNET, February 2006

Raptor™ 64 DualX™

Score 7.6/10

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Computer Shopper, February 2006

Raptor™ DualX™ T1300

Score 7.2/10

"A serious gaming machine"

"A smart configuration and good value for a gaming PC"

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PC World, February 2006

Vision™ 64

Score 84/100

Top Power Systems

"Fast, SLI-ready dual-core system suits advanced gamers and graphics enthusiasts."

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PC Mag, January 2006

ProMagix™ MSX with Dolby® Master Studio™

World's First Dolby PC

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2005

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CNET, October 2005

Raptor™ DualX™ T1300

Score 7.2/10

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Computer Shopper, October 2005

ProMagix™ DCX

Top 100 (Best High-End PC)

"Velocity Micro's ProMagix DCX PC is for serious power junkies with to-do lists that include digital image and video editing, content creation, and intense number crunching."

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PC Gamer, October 2005

Raptor™ DualX™

"I love this DualX. It's great-looking, well-built, and ridiculously powerful."

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PC World, September 2005

Vision 64™

Score 84 (Very Good)

"great for power users who like to open the case and get their hands dirty"

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Popular Photography & Imaging, September 2005

Digital Media PCs

"But it’s not just the looks that tell you these [PCs] go beyond typical, plain-vanilla Windows PCs. Inside is an image-processing powerhouse with AMD’s new lightning-fast Athlon 64 FX-57."

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CNET, August 2005

Raptor™ DualX™

Score 8/10

"great for power users who like to open the case and get their hands dirty"

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PC World, August 2005

Vector™ PCX

Top 15 Desktop PCs

"This affordable system supplies plenty of power for the money"

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Business Week, August 2005

Raptor™ DualX™

"the most serious gamers now demand another kind of dual power: two graphics cards… [a] less expensive option is the Velocity Micro Raptor DualX"

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2004

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Wired, December 2004

Raptor 64™ Special Edition

Score 4/5

"For top speed, this is your flyboy."

"...screamed through kill after kill in Unreal....far outpacing the others."

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CNET, December 2004

Raptor™ DualX

Score 4/5

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PC Gamer, Holiday Issue

Raptor 64™

Editors' Choice

"The Raptor is a true juggernaut."

"Velocity Micro knows how to build super-premium gaming PCs, and they're a large enough force in themarket to be able to price them competitively."

Has "super-elite, superbly organized wiring job."

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FHM, November 2004

ProMagix™

"The ProMagix is evidence that a tricked-out game machine doesn't have to dent your wallet."

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Computer Shopper, October 2004

ProMagix™ A/V/D

Score 8.4/10

"the overclocked ProMagix A/V/D's application performance was outstanding"

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Mobile PC, October 2004

NoteMagix™ B50 Ultra

"great all around gaming machine"

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Maximum PC, June 2004

ProMagix™

Score 9/10

"It's hard to look down on the fastest PC the Maximum PC lab has seen to date."

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PC World, June 2004

Vision 64™

Score 4.5/5

"Given the components it contains, the Vision 64 is a reasonably priced value PC that performs more like a power system."

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Cadalyst, March 2004

ProMagix™ A/V/D

“The Velocity Micro ProMagix A/V/D earned the highest scores across the board in this roundup .... Highly Recommended."

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Computer Games Magazine, March 2004

Raptor™ 1500

Score 4/5

“The Raptor 1500 lives up to the reputation of Velocity Micro's high-end systems."

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Computer Games Magazine, March 2004

Raptor™ 1500

Score 4/5

“The Raptor 1500 lives up to the reputation of Velocity Micro's high-end systems."

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Mobile PC, March 2004

NoteMagix™ S88

Score 4/5

"The S88's innards rival most desktops for sheer performance ... setting new records on both our Sysmark and Unreal Tournament 2003 benchmarks."

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CNET, February 2004

ProMagix™

Editors' Choice

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PC Mag, January 2004

ProMagix™ DXW

Best of 2003

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2003

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About.com, December 2003

Raptor 64™ Special Edition

"The Raptor 64 Special Edition has plenty of performance in all areas of the computer that make this one top computer system."

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Laptop, November 2003

NoteMagix™ B50

"The NoteMagix B50 delivers an unbeatable combination of overall and multimedia performance, and does so in a package that's both attractive and well finished."

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CNET, October 2003

Raptor™ Extreme Edition

Editors' Choice

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Computer Shopper, August 2003

Vector™ VX

Top 5 Desktops

"Reasonably priced, the Vector VX is well-configured with excellent components. Its fast CPU, integrated multichannel sound, big hard drive, and top-notch graphics add up to impressive performance to please the gaming, home, and small-office crowds."

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Maximum PC, August 2003

Raptor 64™ Special Edition

Kick Ass Product

"...the Vector VX-W lets consumers from small-business owners to 3D gamers indulge their champagne tastes on a beer-and-pretzels budget."

Cnet Rating

CNET, July 2003

NoteMagix™ B50

Editors' Rating: 7.9/10 (Avg. User Rating: 8.5/10)

"The NoteMagix B50 offers plenty of portable power for work and play. For those who crave ultimate performance, this is your notebook hot rod."

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PC Gamer, July 2003

Raptor™

Editors' Choice

"It lacks the famous name, but Velocity Micro knows how to give Gamers an edge."

"Low price comparable to Dell and Alienware; fast; stylish and functional case."

Tech Edge Rating

Tech Edge, July 2003

NoteMagix™ S56

"It's one of the few portable systems that can be recommended for use by serious multimedia fans and gamers."

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ZD Net, June 2003

NoteMagix™ B50

"The NoteMagix B50 offers plenty of portable power for work and play. For those who crave ultimate performance, this is your notebook hot rod."

Raptor Rating

Tech Edge, June 2003

Raptor™

Editors' Choice

"The Velocity Micro Raptor DX is one PC to beat. It's one heck of a computer at a good price."

Raptor Rating

PC Upgrade, May 2003

Raptor™

"A powerful, expandable, attractive system that'll be the envy of power users everywhere."

Cnet Rating

CNET, May 2003

Vector™ VX-W

Editors' Rating: 8.0/10 (Avg. User Rating: 8.5/10)

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CPU Magazine, April 2003

Raptor™

Score 4/5

"The lab techs ran the usual slew of benchmarks, and the Raptor performed beautifully for all of them."

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CPU Magazine, March 2003

Vector™ VX

Top 5 Desktop Systems ($1500-$1999)

"It looks like Velocity Micro has done it. With its Vector VX, the Virginia-based company has put together one of the best-performing, least-expensive Barton-based system available today."

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Computer Shopper, March 2003

Vector™ VX

Top 5 Desktops

"Oustanding 3D performance; lots of expansion space; comparably low price."

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CNET, January 2003

Vector™ VX

Editors' Choice

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ZD Net, January 2003

Vector™ VX

Top 5 Performance Computers

"You should consider one of these systems for your gaming habit or small office."

Velocity Micro Product Reviews: 2002

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CPU Magazine, December 2002

Raptor™ DX

"Top 5 Desktop Systems ($2000+)"

"Looking for a made-to-order high-end system that provides intense gaming performance yet isn't housed in a tower that's baked like a new Mustang or looks like it was tinkered with by Santa's elves? Check out the Raptor, a truly awesome system from decade-old Velocity Micro."

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Computer Gaming World, December 2002

Vector™ VX

Editors' Choice

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Maximum PC, August 2002

ProMagix™

"Kick Ass Product"

"The Velocity whomped all the other desktop systems reviewed in this issue. In fact, when it comes to all the systems we've ever reviewed, the Velocity's closest competition is the Alienware Area 51."

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PC Gamer, July 2002

Raptor™

Editors' Choice

"Add Velocity Micro to our short list of highly recommended premier system builders."

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Maximum PC, February 2002

Raptor™

"...the wiring was superb...put together with the kind of care and craftsmanship the behemoth manufacturers can't offer.at a fair price."

Hardcore SIM Racer Rating

Hardcore SIM Racer, 2002

Raptor™

"Like a well-tuned race car, its parts obviously were collected and assembled with performance and reliability in mind with a generous amount of upgrade-ability should you choose to add some features down the road. The bottom line on the Velocity Micro Raptor SX [Athlon 1900+XP, $1409]; If, like most of us, you simply can not afford the "bleeding edge" systems and still demand no compromise in your gaming equipment investment, Velocity should be at the top of your shopping list."