The Level 4 carries a lightning-fast Intel Core i7-3930K CPU that runs at 4.6GHz, as well as 16GB of DDR3 RAM. This system flew through our WorldBench 6 benchmark, earning an impressive mark of 213. In comparison, the original posted a score of 198 in July 2011. The quicker processor and generous amounts of RAM allowed the ODE Level 4 to breach the 200 mark.

Using two graphics cards in CrossFire, the ODE Level 4 achieved some stunning scores on our graphics benchmark tests. Running Crysis 2 and Dirt 3 at 2560-by-1600-pixel resolution, on Ultra settings, the system managed an average of 71.9 frames per second on the former and 108.5 fps on the latter--admirable scores on those graphically intensive games.

Speedy performance is coupled with speedy storage: The included 120GB solid-state drive cuts boot times and revs up applications and games. For everything else, the ODE Level 4 offers a 1TB 7200-rpm hard drive. That amount of storage may not satisfy the most hard-core users or media enthusiasts, but it's a great start.

The system includes a Blu-ray rewriter for ripping and burning DVDs and Blu-ray discs, but the media lover won't find much else that's enticing here. The PC lacks a card reader, too, but you'll find plenty of room to add one.

With a total of seven USB 3.0 ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, two eSATA ports, and a FireWire port spread out over the case, you will not want for connectivity options. You'll also find two DVI ports, two mini-HDMI ports, and four mini-DisplayPort connectors between the two graphics cards.