Maximum PC October 2005

Next-Gen Windows Comes Together! We reveal Vista, the revolutionary successor to WinXP. The definitive preview – only in Maximum PC!

• Lean Machine ’05. How To: Build a dreamworthy gaming rig for $1,256. Our part-by-part guide shows you how!
• Surround sound from a single speaker? DAP tech will de-wire your living room!
• Memory Buyers Guide: We explain what type to buy and how much you really need
• Tweak Your Videocard! Get the most from your graphics with our step-by-step guide
• Pentium 4 Chipset Battle: Intel and nVidia duke it out in our feature-by-feature showdown