nV News has published a preview of Futuremark's latest PC application benchmark PCMark04.
However, PCMark04 will be an effective tool for comparing the performance of specific system components that operate under controlled conditions. For example, when the same system is used to compare different brands of memory or hard drives. PCMark04 will also be useful for system builders who specialize in building custom systems to maximize performance in specific tasks. These tasks include applications that are known to heavily stress a PC, which include audio and video editing and playback.Read more