Reviews

Issue 107, August 2008		Armari Magnetar QS+ System Details Award: 3D World Supertest Winner "Sports a sensible specification and great build quality, but where the Magnetar QS+ really wins is in its performance. This workstation beat its counterpart across the board in Cinebench 10, coming top in both rendering and OpenGL."

Issue 4, April 2008		Armari Magnetar QS2 System Details Award: (4 stars out of 5) Read this review online now

March 2008		Armari IG24T System Details Award: IT Pro Editor's Choice (5 stars out of 6) ‘For sheer capacity there's little to touch Armari's network storage appliance, making the IG24T look particularly good value. The Open-E management interface offers both iSCSI target and NAS share support and plenty more, including some very useful backup facilities.’ Read this review online now

Issue 107, December 2006		Armari Magnetar QS System Details Award: Digit Best Buy (4.5 stars out of 5) ‘The Magnetar QS shows that most creative professionals are going to reap great rewards from Intel’s quad-core processors’ ‘In After Effects, the Magnetar QS was almost 40 per cent faster than workstations with the E6700 chip when using the Nucleo multi-core plug-in’ ‘Against Core 2 Duo Windows workstations, the power of the quad core chip over its dual core rivals is evident – with the Magnetar QS being over 60 per cent faster than models with Intel ‘s 2.67GHz Core 2 Duo E6700’ Read this review online now

Issue 107, Septemer 2006		Armari 1040C-8 Award: Digit Best Buy (5 stars out of 6)

Issue 88, July 2005		Armari Gravistar XR Award: Digit Best Buy (4.5 stars out of 5) ‘A definite winner in our Cinebench test, placing the Gravistar XR ahead of the pack’ ‘This Gravistar also came out on top in all of our tests’ ‘Its sheer power in the here-and-now wins out’

Issue 129, June 2005		Armari Gravistar XR Award: PC Pro Recommended (5 stars out of 6) ‘Admirably quiet, considering the high power consumption of the system’ ‘Performance-wise, the Gravistar knocked our socks off’ ‘While brand-new cutting-edge systems often baulk at some stage in our intensive benchmarking process, such as hanging at reboot or midway through a test, the Gravistar was solid throughout’ ‘The Gravistar is a breath of fresh air’ ‘Its unassuming exterior hides massive, reliable computing power that surpasses any desktop or workstation system we’ve ever seen’

April 2005		Armari Gravistar XR ‘Armari came up trumps again for us’ ‘Behaved impeccably’

Issue 017, February 2005		Armari ZPC64 Award: Custom PC Approved (77%) ‘Proves that small PCs don’t have to be square’ ‘Blend in seamlessly with other gadgets in your living room’ ‘If you’re planning on taking it to LAN parties you won’t be disappointed’ Read this review online now

Issue 016, January 2005		Armari ZMax-DP Award: Custom PC Premium Grade Approved (86%) ‘An evil amount of computing for such a devilishly small box’ ‘The ZMAXdp’s overall 2D score of 1.63 was faster than any of Issue 12’s Dream PCs’ ‘Given that it’s a small factor, but can still compete with the Dream Pcs, it’s clearly exceptional’ ‘The concept has now been proven-you can create a potent DP workstation in SFF chassis Read this review online now .

December 2004		Armari T64-LQX (3 Stars) ‘Looks like a mean PC with plenty of power under the bonnet’ ‘Fortunately, it’s not a basic spec PC with a spoiler kit and go-faster stripes but a fully fledged powerhouse’ ‘There’s no doubt that this computer is perfectly suited to avid gamers wanting to play the latest games at high detail settings’ ‘The build quality, components and performance can’t be complained about’ Read this review online now

December 2004		Armari T900-GT Exclusive (4 stars out of 6) ‘A fast machine providing support for the future and performance to match’ ‘The Armari boasts a cutting-edge motherboard brimming with features’ ‘An ideal gateway for your broadband Internet connection’

December 2004		Armari ZMax-DP Preview/Exclusive (4 stars out of 6) ‘It’s hard to believe so much power can fit in such a small box’ ‘Armari has squeezed a very capable workstation into a regular-sized SFF chassis’ ‘No compromise on processing power’ ‘Ground breaking device, with the potential to change the shape-and size-of PC workstations’

GigaHertz December 2004		Armari ZM64D Award: (4 Stars) ‘A metaphorical giant of a computer. Packing in an insane amount of hardware’ ‘This machine is clearly at the sports car end of the small form factor market’ ‘Unexpected though is how well the Armari handled the gaming side of things, proving that not only is it prepared to do some hardcore number-crunching but also gives you a chance to have a bash at Halo or Half Life 2 when the days work is done’ ‘A pretty impressive feat for such a tiny system’

Games TM December 2004		Armari T900-GT Superb Gaming Kit ‘We can’t resist bringing you the latest offering from Armari, because it amazed us’ ‘indeed ‘special’ would be the word we’d use to describe the T900-GT, with ‘stacked’ coming a close second’ ‘It’s hard not to be impressed with the machine from the moment you take it out of the box’ ‘The machine simply flies-it pushed Painkiller to the limits and even handled Doom 3s Ultra performance without breaking a sweat’ ‘For quality and price, it’s almost unbeatable’

GigaHertz November 2004		Armari T64N V-LQX Award: 2nd place (4 stars) ‘In all places it matters the T64N V-LQX is quicker than the other three’ ‘The Armari’s performance was very strong, on both calculation-intensive test and on the x2 rolling demo’ ‘You only have to look at the bench mark figures to see this is a machine close to the cutting edge’

PC Zone November 2004		Armari XB-X800 86% ‘Small on the outside, plenty on the inside’ ‘A small computer with a big heart’ ‘An appreciably better gaming experience’

MCAD October 2004		Armari Magnetar Xi ‘Cramming even more functionality into what is a relatively small case’ ‘Features high-end Quadro FX graphics cards, which will particularly appeal to users of hardcore applications like Catia, Unigraphicss and 3DS max’ ‘The Armari should also be singled out for its SLI-ready motherboard, which has the potential to take 3D graphics performance to the next level’

PC Format October 2004		Armari T64-GT Award: Silver (82%) ‘The Armari ships with the best looking case in the test’

PC Pro October 2004		Armari Magnetar Xi 5 stars out of 6 ‘You’d be hard pressed to find a more powerful workstation, particularly for video-encoding work’ ‘A neatly designed beast’ ‘No-holds-barred power system’ ‘Uncompromising performance’

Digit September 2004		Armari Magnetar Xi (4 stars) ‘Supreme graphics performance and packed with features’ ‘Armari has made a name for itself as one of the most dependable independent UK workstation vendors. Always at the forefront of technology’ ‘Interior is surprisingly spacious, helped by neat routing and tying back of cabling’ ‘Armari’s Cinebench score of 2.674 is one of the best results we’ve seen’ ‘This will be one storming workstation for the animation market’

PC Extreme September 2004		Armari T64N V-LQX Award: Silver Rated (86%) ‘It’s not often you find a PC that has a presence about it, but the sleek, black T64N V-LQX certainly does’ ‘Few can dispute that this is one of the most powerful pre-built machines available’

Trusted Reviews September 2004		T900-GT 8 out of 10 ‘Armari Pcs a cut above the rest’ ‘The most over specified PCs you could ever possibly wish for’ ‘Excellent PC with a lot of brand new technology’ ‘A beautifully built machine’

Stuff August 2004		Armari Magnetar LQX-64 More power than you can imagine’ ‘Delivers utterly rampant real-world performance on every consumer app you’ll ever be likely to use’

MCAD August 2004		Armari Crossbow XB-A700 ‘Not only delivers cutting edge performance, but also looks the part’ ‘An understated elegance’ ‘Delivers some of the fastest results we’ve seen’ ‘Beneath its stylish exterior lies a quality workstation’

Trusted Reviews August 2004		T64-LQX 8 out of 10 ‘The Armari T64-LQX really is something to brag about’ ‘One of the fastest machines on the market’ ‘Excellent PC in its own right’ ‘if I wanted a watercooled system, Armari would be the first company I call’

Digital Creative Arts July 2004		Armari RO-X64IR (85%) ‘This bruiser of a workstation will make short work of video and 3D bottlenecks’ ‘When it comes to performance, the RO-X64IR is no slouch’ ‘Our results proved that Armari has configured the components perfectly for optimum digital content creation’ ‘As well as providing added oomph to your workflow, installing applications becomes a breeze because the process is so incredibly fast’ ‘The combination of a faster hard drive, dual processors, top graphics card and optimised motherboard makes creative apps just fly’

Custom PC May 2004		Armari T800-LQX Award: Custom PC Premium Grade (86%) ‘Refreshes Parts of the PC that other liquids cannot reach’ ‘Buying this system will get you a little bit of supercomputer’ ‘The T800-LQX is quiet as well as quick’

Computer Video April 2004		Armari RO-X64TE Award: Editors Choice ‘The company’s reputation as a system builder is second to none’ ‘Cabling and general house-keeping was held to a high standard’ ‘Armari’s build standard is far better than we’ve seen on any other UK-built system’ ‘The change in Photoshop was again electric, with the Opteron recording the fastest timings’

Computer Video April 2004		Armari RX-E Award: Good Value

Linux Format March 2004		Armari RM-064-4CS Award: Top Stuff Award (9 out 10) ‘This is a HPC sys admin’s dream come true’ ‘In this machine, we have performance that outmatches it competitors by such a large amount’ ‘Furthermore, it does so at a price that also outmatches its competitors without sacrificing any of the luxuries you’d expect from a high-end server’ ‘This is easily the fastest and most powerful server we’ve reviewed to date’

PC Plus December 2003		Armari Pro3D Workstation Award: Performance (9 out of 10) ‘This machine would fit well on any corporate or home desktop’ ‘It’s clear that this is a machine designed to make the most cutting edge hardware available' ‘Outperforms most servers out there when it comes to CPU performance’ ‘The machine is virtually silent’

Linux Format November 2003		Armari RM-064-1AE (Opteron Server) Award: Top Stuff Award (9 out of 10) ‘We thought we had died and gone to heaven’ ‘These powerful fans do mean that the server is cool to the touch – I’d even go so far to say it’s cold, which is remarkable considering how hot these machines usually run’

PC Pro October 2003		Armari RZ-845G ZPC 5 stars out of 6 ‘A brilliant design that combines compact dimensions with excellent performance’ ‘Still packs the punch of larger desktop systems’ ‘There’s no doubt that this is the future of PCs’ ‘A fast and beautifully designed system’

PCW September 2003		Armari T875HT 4 out of 5 stars ‘You don’t have to sacrifice performance for peace and quiet’ ‘Get high-quality components for your memory’

PC Pro September 2003		Armari Magnetar X64DP (5 out of 6 stars) ‘Offers fantastic 2D performance’ ‘Just when Apple thought it had got its foot in the door first with the Power Mac G5, Armari has somehow managed to barge its way in with a dual Opteron workstation’

PC Plus August 2003		Armari T875HT Magnetar Award: Performance (9 out of 10) ‘High performance, high spec and high speed, this Armari has it all’ ‘The Magnetar truly flies’ ‘Armari makes no compromises’ ‘Fantastic all-rounder, capable of exceptional number crunching power and superb multimedia support’

T3 August 2003		Armari AthlonXP XPC ‘This racy little cuboid breaks the mould’ ‘If you want stellar performance that won’t leave a black hole in your pocket, this is the way to get it’

PC Magazine July 2003		Armari T875HT Magnetar ‘If you’re looking for a state-of-the art performance desktop, this fits the bill perfectly’ ‘A very well-specified and fast system’

PCW July 2003		Armari RM-O64-1MS 4 out 5 stars ‘A taste of the new approach’ ‘Computing professionals should start evaluating it right away’

T3 June 2003		Armari RZ-845G ZPC ‘The hub for your digital music should be this dinky PC’ ‘A mini home server’

PC Pro April 2003		Armari RX875HT FX2 Award: PC Pro Recommended (5 out of 6 stars) ‘A stylish and well-built workstation that excels in 3D animation and sheer muscle’ ‘A stylish system that could be an executive toy as well as a computer’ ‘I have no hesitation in recommending the RX875HT FX2 as the ultimate 3D workstation’

Digit March 2003		Armari R8G-HT Award: Best Buy (4.5 out of 5) ‘Armari gets kudos for getting so close to what we wanted’ ‘it’s well thought-out components like this that position this workstation firmly at the top of its class’

PC Plus February 2003		Armari R8HT-Q3000 ‘Not content with producing a blindingly fast PC, this latest offering from Armari could do some serious damage to your other senses too’ ‘A finely crafted piece of equipment that manages to impress in so many ways’ ‘Every piece of kit offers top-of-the-range performance and features’ ‘The most impressive aspect of this machine is something that you really need to experience yourself. In operation it’s whisper-quiet’ ‘in the future we will be watching (and listening to) new machines to see if they can match Armari’s high standards’

Digit January 2003		Armari RX875HT Award: Best Buy (4.5 out of 5) ‘Armari has the better case design, for both aesthetics and practicalities’ ‘RX875HT winning on features’

PC Magazine September 2002		Armari R850EQ ‘A high-quality and well-rounded workstation’ ‘Combines the latest components and technologies with great build quality to deliver an impressive multimedia business workstation’ ‘The business processing performance is one of the best we’ve seen’

PC Plus August 2002		Armari R833 Award: Best Performer (9 out of 10) ‘The Armari R833 has pushed the hardware than most would ever dare’ ‘Armari sets out to redefine performance with its latest machine’ ‘We could barely believe our eyes’ ‘No matter what game you hurl at this machine, it will handle it without breaking into a sweat’

PCW July 2002		Armari R833 LFC24 4 out of 5 ‘Sky-high performance scores’ ‘Performance is quite phenomenal’ ‘Excellent Quality’ ‘Not only is this PC a technical marvel, it is also a stable, incredibly fast overclocked system’

PC Pro June 2002		Armari R760AX Award: PC Pro Recommended (5 stars out of 6) ‘An ideal machine for the high-end enthusiast or the 3D/CAD professional’ ‘Isn’t just affordable, it’s a dual-CPU powerhouse’

PCW May 2002		Armari R845 Q22 Award: PCW Recommended ‘One of the most ingenious PCs we’ve seen’ ‘A very impressive system indeed’ ‘Performance-wise this is one of the fastest machines we’ve seen’ ‘Armari is to be commended as the only manufacturer we know of to be thinking about the level of noise a PC generates as well as how fast it can go’ ‘Well worth the investment’

3D World April 2002		Armari RX860HT (4 out of 5 Stars) ‘Get the highest 3D performance – without paying the highest price’ ‘A nicely rounded system that will really earn its keep’

PC Pro April 2002		Armari RX860HT ‘Armari – no stranger to high-end workstations’ ‘Superb processor that’s worth the premium’

PCW April 2002		Armari RX860HT ‘Can significantly increase workstation performance’ ‘If you need a dual-processor system, then it’s worth chatting to Armari’ ‘Excellent PC’ ‘Incredibly, impressively fast’

Digit March 2002		Armari RH860HT Award: Best Buy (5 out of 5) ‘There’s no doubt about it – this system is an absolute corker’

PC Zone February 2002		Armari R850-2GHZ 4 out of 5 stars ‘This PC sports a set of specs that’s guaranteed to make you green with envy’

Computer Arts February 2002		Armari R760Te (4 out of 5 stars) ‘This elegant workstation is designed for multimedia productivity’ ‘Very fast with dual processors’ ‘Versatile design’

C3 November 2001		Armari S3UX ‘Packs a mighty punch and represents excellent value or home’ ‘Always responds instantly, making it a joy to use’ ‘The standard bench mark tests returned a long list of long numbers. I could list a few of them here, but they all say the same thing: Fast’ ‘Add to that quality, knowledge and support that Armari offers and the choice is almost made for you’

PCW August 1997		Armari K2-ICE 2266 4 stars ‘If you want to look cool this summer, Armari’s your man’ ‘Armari has gone one better by building a domestic appliance into a Windows PC’