SIDEBAR: How the New 300s Compare
Here's how the Cyrix-based CyberMax ValueMax B8 and the K6-powered Polywell Poly
K6300MX stack up.
We tested the Cyrix M II-300-based CyberMax ValueMax B8 system and the AMD
K6-300-based Polywell Poly K6300MX using our WinTune 98 benchmarks and application
macro tests. We compared the performance of these two systems with the average
performance of all the 300MHz Pentium II, 266MHz PII and 266MHz Celeron systems we've
tested to date. The results are shown as a percentage of the performance of our reference
system, a Quantex QP6/333 SM-4x. (For more on our testing procedures, see WinScore 2.0
Results, this issue.)
The ValueMax B8 and Poly K6300MX were outclassed by the average 300MHz Pentium II
system. Their WinScore 2.0 ratings are slightly lower than the average 266MHz Pentium II
system. However, compared with the Celeron-based systems we've tested, the ValueMax
B8 and Poly K6300MX were much better performers.
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CyberMax ValueMax B8
Bottom Line: Well-priced, expandable system with quality components
Price: $1,569
Platforms: 95
Pros: Expandability; application performance
Cons: Noisy fan
Strongest Rival: NEC Direction 300L
CyberMax Computer, 800-419-4066, 610-770-1808. Winfo #772
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Polywell Poly K6300MX
Bottom Line: Serviceable, low-cost small-business system with good graphics performance
Price: $1,698
Platforms: 95, NT
Pros: Low cost; large hard disk; good graphics performance
Cons: Slow hard disk
Strongest Rival: NEC Direction 300L
Polywell Computers, 800-999-1278, 650-583-7222. Winfo #773 |
