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Price CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA270 Gaming Desktop PC Review

2012-02-26T07:01:00.000-08:00

Price CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA270 Gaming Desktop PC Review

Product Description

The CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA270 combines a blazing fast eight-core AMD FX 8120 CPU with NVIDIA 3D vision ready GT 520 graphics for a speedy multitasking and multimedia experience. 8GB of system memory keeps your system churning and a 1TB HDD provides storage for over 500 hours of HD video.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2120 in Personal Computers
Brand: CyberPower
Model: GUA270
CPU: FX-Series Eight-Core FX-8120 3.1 GHz
Memory: 8GB Unknown
Hard Disk: 1024GB
Processors: 1

Features

Processor: AMD FX-8120 / 3.1GHz; Mother Board: AMD 970 Chipset; Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (expandable to 32GB); Hard Drive: 1TB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA-III; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT520 1GB (VGA/ DVI/ HDMI); Optical Drive: 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Super-Multi Drive; Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel Surround; Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Expansions: Bays Total (Free) - 3 (2) x front accessible - 5.25", 1 (1) x front accessible - 3.5", 5 (4) x internal - 3.5? I 1 (1) x internal - 2.5"; Slots Total (Free) - 2 (1) x pci express x16, 2 (2) x pci express x1, 2 (2) x pci, 4 (2) x dimm 240-pin
Connectivity: 1 x keyboard (PS/2 style) | 1 x mouse (PS/2 style) | 2 x Super-Speed USB 3.0 | 8 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 6 rear ) | 1 x network - RJ-45 | Audio | 1 x Optical S/PDIF
Chassis: Thermaltake Commander Mid-Tower Gaming Case with 500-Watt Power Supply; Accessories: Xtreme Gear Gaming Keyboard and Mouse; Service & Support Details: 1 Year Limited Parts & Labor| Lifetime Toll Free Tech Support Services

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
cyberpowerpc :(
By luvsfashion
They dont take care in making there computers,mine had a faulty power supply purchase there brand at your own risk.And also they require weeks to fix the power supply so i just returned mine to walmart not an option if you purchase from other vendors. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price Gateway FX6860-UR20P Gaming Desktop (Black) Review

2012-02-26T06:58:00.001-08:00

Price Gateway FX6860-UR20P Gaming Desktop (Black) Review

Product Description

Gateway FX6860-UR20P Gaming Desktop comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology up to 3.8GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel H67 Express Chipset, 8GB DDR3 Memory, ATI Radeon HD 6750 Graphics Card with 1GB of Discrete Video Memory, 1.5TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM), 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support, 10 - USB 2.0, 2- USB 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Keyboard and Mouse, 43.0 lbs. | 19.5 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Internet Security Trial

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #286 in Personal Computers
Color: Black
Brand: Gateway
Model: PT.GCEP2.001
Dimensions: 7.10" h x 14.90" w x 15.80" l, 12.00 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i7 3.4 GHz
Memory: 8GB Unknown
Hard Disk: 1500GB
Processors: 1

Features

Intel Core i7-2600 Processor
8GB DDR3 Memory
1.5TB SATA Hard Drive,16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
ATI Radeon HD 6750 Graphics Card
Windows 7 Home Premium

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
"LIGHTNING" fast!
By Craig Hartley
Lightning fried my previous Gateway FX6831-03 last week, despite surge protectors and a battery power supply. AAAARRRGGGH! I replaced it with the FX6860-UR20P since they are so similar.

I'm a photojournalist and quite like Gateway's built-in multi-card reader with red glowing "racing stripes." This new machine also gives you the option of connecting to the internet via a WiFi card or standard Ethernet connection. I'm using WiFi from now on; I'm pretty sure the electrical surge that killed my old computer came in through the Ethernet connection.

The FX6860-UR20P contains a USB 3.0 card with two ports. This machine also sports TEN regular USB 2.0 ports on the back, front and top! You can nestle your MP3 player on the indented platform on top, right next to two USB 2.0 ports and a covered storage compartment.

This is an amazingly fast and powerful computer. It processes high definition video or rips through RAW files in Photoshop like they were JPEGs. It easily handles the latest high-end games. The Intel Core i7-2600 Processor and the ATI Radeon HD 6750 Graphics Card are both well regarded. Not bleeding edge, but far more power then almost anyone needs.

Drive Bays: I filled the two bay trays with a 1 TB Hatachi hard drive and the 1.5 TB drive rescued from my old Gateway machine. They both work great and gave me tons of additional storage.
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People seem puzzled, but this tray system is quite simple:

1. Turn off the computer. Slide the front panel down. Pull the plastic tray out of the bay with the folding handle.
2. Fit a hard drive into the tray, flexing the tray slightly so the pins skewer the screw holes on the sides of the drive.
3. Gently slide the tray back in. You'll feel the drive engage the built-in socket at the rear of the bay. No tools necessary; all this takes about 60 seconds.
4. Power up the computer. You may need to format a new drive to NTFS. That's it.
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Personal Hardware Upgrades: I replaced the "SuperMulti Drive" in this machine with a Pioneer BDR-205 so I can burn and play Blu-ray disks. I also swapped out the generous 8 gigs of RAM in the FX6860-UR20P with the 16 gigs from the old machine. (Yeah, it's overkill, but I already had the RAM sitting there.) Even loaded with these extra goodies, the FX6860-UR20P consumes less power than my old computer--between 91-118 watts as opposed to 140 watts. It also runs cooler and is dead quiet.

***YES, THIS COMPUTER SUPPORTS 16 GB OF RAM!*** Despite what some reviewers have said, I popped in 16 GB of RAM and the computer instantly recognized it all with no issues or software tweaks.

As usual these days, the FX6860-UR20P has no setup disks. The printed instructions are of the pathetic "don't use this machine in the shower" sort. You'll want to uninstall the bloatware and make your own disks and backups, of course.

Beware: there are NO open card slots available in the FX6860-UR20P. The sizable video card, and tiny WiFi card and USB 3.0 card fill all the slots.

Be very ware: everyone says that Gateway's customer support is worthless, but I figured it would be worth the risk. If I ever have a problem, I'll update this review.

This is a very powerful computer at a bargain price. It's even better than my old FX6861-03, which is saying something. Gotta give it five stars.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
installing drives
By califman
I had the same problem as another reviewer. I just bought the Gaming Titan and found that there is little or no product support. I looked for a service manual and found none. The manual that comes with the machine is absurd. To install additional drives, you need to slide down the cover in the front. You will see a piece sticking out...pull down on it lightly....it will go down automatically. You will see two slots with a plastic handles in front. Lift up the plastic handle and pull out the drive casing. Insert your drive into the casing and slip it back into the computer. Be careful when putting the drive into the casing. It has three small metal pieces sticking out that need to go into the screw holes in the drive. Otherwise, it is a fast computer that I got on sale for a killer price. I have built my last three computers, but could not build it for the price I bought it on sale for. Hope this helps.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Support is very limited
By amazon
I have had the computer for about 3 weeks. So far, it seems to run well. However, support from GATEWAY has been very poor, at best.

They advertize that the computer features two easy-swap HDD bays which can hold up to three sata hard drives. This could give you up to 6tb extra drive space. I use several hard drives and I thought this was a great feature. However, there was absolutely no documentation on how to use or add drives, or what kind of drives which were compatible. I have contacted Gateway several times by e-mail asking for some direction on this. The first support rep told me "Please be informed that Gateway does not recommend altering the factory shipped installation." Since you cannot order the computer with the easy-swap HDDs from Gateway (or Amazon), this was idiotic. In essence, they were saying I should not use the feature which they use to promote buying this model.

They have sent me copies of generic user guides which were not specific to this model. Each time I have contacted Gateway, they told me I should telephone the "Answersby" people who charge for their assistance. So, Gateway expects me to pay someone to tell me how to use one of the features for this model which they list prominently on their website. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price SYX Ultimate Overclocked i7 2600k Gaming PC Review

2012-02-26T06:56:00.001-08:00

Price SYX Ultimate Overclocked i7 2600k Gaming PC Review

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #50154 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: Systemax
Dimensions: 40.00 pounds Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Power Intel A965i Gaming DesktopReview

2012-02-26T06:54:00.000-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Power Intel A965i Gaming DesktopReview

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Power A965i. Equipped with a powerful second generation Intel I5 2500 proccessor clocked at 3.3GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Power A965i was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the Intel I5 2500 core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 8GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD Radeon HD6570 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Power A965i also come with 1TB SATA-III hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2260 in Personal Computers
Color: Black
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Power A965i
Dimensions: 18.10" h x 8.11" w x 20.55" l, 28.00 pounds
CPU: Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz
Memory: 1GB
Hard Disk: 1000GB

Features

Intel I5 2500 3.3 GHz Processor
NVIDIA GT520 1GB (HDMI) graphics
8GB DDR3-1333MHz memory
1 TB Serial ATA II HDD
Window 7 Home Premium

Price CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA280 Gaming Desktop PC Review

2012-02-26T06:51:00.000-08:00

Price CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA280 Gaming Desktop PC Review

Product Description

The CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA280 is a powerful workstation featuring a monster eight-core AMD FX 8150 CPU alongside NVIDIA’s 3D Vision ready GTX 550 Ti and 16GB of system memory that handles your workflow effortlessly. The system also includes a 1TB HDD for your apps and digital masterpieces.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3463 in Personal Computers
Brand: CyberPower
Model: GUA280
CPU: Unknown 3.6 unknown-units
Memory: 16GB Unknown
Hard Disk: 1000GB
Processors: 1

Features

Processor: AMD FX-8150 / 3.6GHz; Mother Board: AMD 970 Chipset; Memory: 16GB DDR3 SDRAM (expandable to 32GB); Hard Drive: 1TB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA-III; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX550Ti 1GB ( DVI / Mini HDMI); Optical Drive: 24X DVD±RW Dual-Layer Super-Multi Drive; Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel Surround; Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Expansions: Bays Total (Free) - 3 (2) x front accessible - 5.25", 1 (1) x front accessible - 3.5", 5 (4) x internal - 3.5? I 1 (1) x internal - 2.5"; Slots Total (Free) - 2 (1) x pci express x16, 2 (2) x pci express x1, 2 (2) x pci, 4 (0) x dimm 240-pin
Connectivity: 1 x keyboard (PS/2 style) | 1 x mouse (PS/2 style) | 2 x Super-Speed USB 3.0 | 8 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 6 rear ) | 1 x network - RJ-45 | Audio | 1 x Optical S/PDIF
Chassis: Thermaltake Commander Mid-Tower Gaming Case with 700-Watt Power Supply; Accessories: Xtreme Gear Gaming Keyboard and Mouse; Service & Support Details: 1 Year Limited Parts & Labor| Lifetime Toll Free Tech Support Services. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme Intel A971SLCK Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop Review

2012-02-26T06:48:00.000-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme Intel A971SLCK Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Extreme A971SLCK. Equipped with a powerful second generation Intel I7 2600K proccessor clocked at 3.4GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Extreme A971SLCK was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the Intel I7 2600K core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 12GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD Radeon HD6870 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme A971SLCK also come with 1.5TB SATA-III hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2360 in Personal Computers
Color: White
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Extreme A971SLCK
Dimensions: 21.26" h x 8.75" w x 24.53" l, 42.00 pounds
CPU: Core i7-2600K 3.4 GHz
Memory: 12GB
Hard Disk: 1500GB

Features

Processor: Intel I7 2600K (3.4GHz) - Graphics: AMD Radeon HD6870 1GB - Hard Disk Drive: 1.5TB Serial ATA-III
Memory: 12GB DDR3-1333 - Optical Drive: 24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive - PSU: 800W PSU
12 in 1 Card Reader - Window 7 Home Premium - Keyboard and Mouse Included
One year limited warranty. One year parts and labor. Life time toll free technical support. Technical Support: 1-888-618-6040
For over 10 Years, iBUYPOWER has provided countless numbers of configurable Gaming Desktops and Notebooks equipped with the latest technology so enthusiasts can experience unrivaled performance in their systems. Too see the price By. amazon.com

Price iBuyPower Gamer Power AM522D3 Desktop (Black) Review

2012-02-26T06:45:00.000-08:00

Price iBuyPower Gamer Power AM522D3 Desktop (Black) Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Power AMD AM522D3. Equipped with a powerful second generation AMD FX 4100 processor clocked at 3.6GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Power AM522D3 was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the AMD FX 4100 core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 8GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD ATI 6670 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated Gaming Memory! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Power AM522D3 also come with 1TB hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing. Processor: AMD FX 4100 (3.6GHz)/Memory: 8GB DDR3-1333/AMD ATI 6670 1GB /Optical Drive: 24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive/PSU: 480W Power Supply/Hard Drive: 1TB SATA 3 /Window 7 Home Premium/iBUYPOWER Keyboard and Mice/12 in 1 Card Reader/CPU Liquid CoolingOne Year limited warranty. One year parts and Labor. Life time toll free technical support. Technical Support: 888-618-6040

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1038 in Personal Computers
Color: Black
Brand: iBuyPower
Model: Gamer Power AMD AM522D3
Dimensions: 20.71" h x 8.47" w x 20.95" l,
CPU: FX-Series Quad-Core FX-4100 3.6 GHz
Memory: 8unknown-units
Hard Disk: 1TB

Features

3.6 GHz AMD FX-Series Quad-Core FX-4100
8 GB SDRAM DDR3
1000 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
AMD ATI 6670 Graphics, 1GB Dedicated Memory
Windows 7 Home Premium

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Amazon.com Product Description

iBUYPOWER Gamer Power AM522D3 Gaming Desktop

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Product Overview

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with the iBUYPOWER Gamer Power AMD AM522D3. Equipped with a powerful second generation AMD FX 4100 processor clocked at 3.6GHz, the AM522D3 operates with smooth precision and elegance.

Designed to handle most of the current games that require high processing power and intense graphics, the AM522D3 is the perfect system for the most avid gamer. In addition to an AMD FX 4100 core processor is a dual channel 8GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD ATI 6670 1GB for an overall accelerated performance taking your gaming experience to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Power AM522D3 also comes with spacious and speedy a 1TB. For a more than capable high performance gaming computer at a value price, embrace the power of the Gamer Power AM522D3 Desktop.

Features

3.6 GHz AMD FX-Series Quad-Core FX-4100

Get the perfect balance between Cores and Speed and experience responsive game play and mega tasking performance. The native 4-core desktop processor delivers unmatched multitasking and pure core performance with all new "Bulldozer" architecture. Watch rich, crisp HD video and run multiple compute-intensive applications seamlessly.

AMD Radeon HD 6670 1GB

AMD's App Acceleration Technology harnesses the power of your GPU to accelerate multimedia content as well as improving performance and creating life like gaming worlds. The ATI 6670 utilizes Direct 11 which is the very latest in high-speed, high-fidelity gaming and computing. DirectX 11 features new technology like Compute Shaders, Direct 2D, multithreaded rendering allowing for visually stunning games and a significant performance improvement for everyday applications.

8GB SDRAM DDR3

Standard memory capacity capable of handling most any task effectively, allowing quick efficient multitasking. Feel free to open a plethoric amount of applications and be able to move through them seamlessly. Great addition for those who are busy with a ton to do, but without a lot of time.

1TB Hard Drive

durable, reliable, and long lasting, allows quick access through files. Store up to 16,600 hours of music, 320,000 photos, 1,000 hours of video, 250 DVD quality movies, or 250 hours of HD video.

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Home Premium has the best features the home user needs: solid performance, great multimedia integration. Windows 7 gracefully gets out of your way when you need to concentrate on your work or your life, and makes it easier to get things done.

Technical Specifications

MODEL Name	iBUYPOWER Gamer Power AM522D3 Gaming Desktop
CASE	Azza Solaris Mid Tower Gaming Case - Black
Processor	AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core CPU 4x 3.6 GHz, Socket AM3+, 8MB L2 Cache
Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 6670 1GB
Main Memory	8GB (4GB x2) DDR3-1333 Memory
Hard Drive	1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive
Optical Drive	24X Double Layer DVD+/-RW Drive
Software	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit)
Power Supply	480Watt Standard Power Supply
Card Reader	12-in-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer
Front Ports	2x USB 2.0 1x Microphone 1x Audio
Expansion	External Bays: 4x external 5.25" drive bays (3 Available) Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5" drive bay (3 Available)
System Dimension	19.5" x 8.1" x 18.5" (D x W x H)
System Weight	38 LBs
Accessory	iBUYPOWER Optical USB Gaming Mouse iBUYPOWER USB Deluxe Keyboard

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Really Good Deal
By Wrathuz
This is a Really Good Deal for a low budget gamers. The price is only $700 considering it comes with windows 7. The graphic card will run any game you want with at least normal graphic setting.
8GB of RAM is all you need to run any game out there. The processor is not bad. You can easily run two games at the same time if you want to. 1TB hard drive will be more than enough to store everything you need in years. 5400rpm HD however might be a little slow when you start the game or any program but it won't feel much different from the 7200rpm ones.

The only real let down is the 480W power supply which can prevent you from upgrading your own pc. But the power supply itself is not that expensive to buy if you really want to upgrade your spec. So this is not rally that much of a problem. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price Microtel Computer® AMTI9098 Gaming Computer with AMD Phenom II X6 1055t 2.8GHz, 8GB DDR3/1333, 1.0TB Hard Drive, 24X DVD-RW, Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 Video Card, 700 Watt PS, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit. MONITOR NOT INCLUDED. Review

2012-02-26T06:42:00.001-08:00

Price Microtel Computer® AMTI9098 Gaming Computer with AMD Phenom II X6 1055t 2.8GHz, 8GB DDR3/1333, 1.0TB Hard Drive, 24X DVD-RW, Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 Video Card, 700 Watt PS, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit. MONITOR NOT INCLUDED. Review

Product Description

2.8GHz AMD Phenom II X6 1055t Processor
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit
870U3 Chipset Motherboard
8 GB 1333Mhz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory
1.0 TB Hard Drive
24x DVD/CD-Writer combo drive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 Video Card
10/100 Network LAN
6-channel 3D Premium Surround Sound
Available drive bays left: External four 5.25, one 3.5; Internal two 3.5
Available Slots: Two-PCI, 1 PCI Express X16 slot
Six USB 2.0 Ports (2 front-mounted)
Multimedia Keyboard-USB
Optical Mouse w/wheel-USB
Audio Port (Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in)
Steel Case with see-through window
Additional software includes OpenOffice Suite for word processing, spreadsheet calculations, creating presentations, drawing and image processing. OpenOffice Suite is compatible with most Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint documents
Customer Service Toll Free 888-508-8898

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1808 in Personal Computers
Brand: Microtel
Dimensions: 17.50" h x 8.07" w x 20.50" l, 35.00 pounds
CPU: Phenom II X6 2.8 GHz
Memory: 8000MB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 1000GB
Graphics: Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 Video Card 1000MB
Processors: 1
Included Software: Additional software includes OpenOffice Suite for word processing, spreadsheet calculations, creating presentations, drawing and image processing (OpenOffice Suite CD is not included). Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Features

2.8GHz AMD Phenom II X6 1055t Processor
8 GB 1333MHZ DDR3
1.0TB (1 x 1TB) Hard Drive
Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 Video Card
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit

iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme Intel A917SLC Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop (Black)

2012-02-26T06:40:00.000-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme Intel A917SLC Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop (Black)Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Extreme A917SLC. Equipped with a powerful second generation Intel I7 2600 proccessor clocked at 3.4GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Extreme A917SLC was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the Intel I7 2600 core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 4GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD Radeon HD6570 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme A917SLC also come with 1TB SATA-III hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4106 in Personal Computers
Color: Black
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Extreme A917SLC
Dimensions: 18.90" h x 7.80" w x 20.80" l, 28.00 pounds
CPU: Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz
Memory: 4GB
Hard Disk: 1024GB

Features

3.4GHz Intel I7 2600 proccessor
4GB DDR3 RAM
1TB SATA-III hard drive, Optical Drive: 24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
AMD Radeon HD6570 1GB
Window 7 Home Premium

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
fast cool running machine
By N. Edwards
One little glitch on arrival which turned out to be a wire that had come loose in transport. Once the tech people at ibuy had solved that it was smooth sailing. No problems,its a powerful machine that runs cool and fairly quiet. Very responsive for games and anything else I've asked it to do. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price Velocity Micro Edge Gx470 Desktop PC - Silver Review

2012-02-26T06:36:00.000-08:00

Price Velocity Micro Edge Gx470 Desktop PC - Silver Review

Product Description

Powerful. Reliable. Awe-inspiring. With the Edge Gx470 featuring the silky smooth Windows 7 Home Premium OS, Velocity Micro has created a desktop that's both affordable and powerful with a meticulous boutique build and distinctive flair. Nothing but the finest parts. Expertly wired. Tuned and tweaked for maximum performance. And with Velocity Micro's trademarked attention to detail, US-based technical support, and 60+ Editors' Choice Awards under its belt, this is a system that redefines your expectations of what a desktop PC can be. Key list of premium parts contained within this machine include: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz processor, MSI PH67S-C43 motherboard, 8GB of DDR3-1333 RAM, 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6850 Graphics, 700W power supply, massive 1.5TB hard drive, 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter, and 22x DVD Burner, all contained within a solid aluminum case. The Gx470 is perfect for the PC enthusiast looking for extreme power and value in a desktop. Includes keyboard and mouse.

Ports available:

1x LAN 10/100/1000
10x Rear USB 2.0 ports
2x Front USB 2.0 ports
6x Rear Audio ports
1x Optical SPDIF
1x Coaxial SPDIF
1x PS/2 keyboard/mouse
1x HDMI
1x Display
2x DVI

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1066 in Personal Computers
Color: Silver
Brand: Velocity
Model: Gx470
Dimensions: 17.25" h x 8.25" w x 19.25" l, 29.00 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz
Memory: 8GB
Hard Disk: 1536GB

Features

Intel Core i5-2500 (3.3 GHz) Processor
1GB AMD Radeon HD 6850 Video Card - Great for Gaming!
8GB DDR3-1333 RAM for extreme multitasking
1.5TB 7200 RPM hard drive - store all of your video, pictures, programs, and documents!
Award winning legacy of the enthusiast's choice for high end desktops!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
A class act!
By HCPro
I ordered this after I had received and returned another "gaming" brand. Unlike the first one, this arrived without damage, includied exactly what was supposed to be included, and worked perfectly with Battlefield 3 (OK, I never got to turn the other one on because it was damaged internally). I've only had it a few days but I have nothing but praise for it. My wife loves the silver case with the see-through side panel that casts a blue light through the room. It is extremely quiet and runs cool. I can give this system a thumbs up all the way. Also compliments to the Amazon customer support staff who helped me get a great system despite some mis-steps of follow up. Place your order and get ready to have fun!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Good machine at a good price
By DUSTY
I ordered this computer from Velocity Micro Edge through Amazon. The computer arrived within a week. The computer was packed very well and all items arrived without any damage. The computer is very fast and perfect for gaming, surfing the net, running photo software, etc. I would definitely recommend this computer to others. The only complaint is all the USB ports are on the back of the computer. This can be problematic depending on where you set your computer up in your home or office.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent machine
By Morloch
For the price point, this machine can't be beat. Very powerful, smooth, quiet. If you're looking for a work/gaming machine in the $1000 range, this one gets my highest recommendation. Too see the price

Price Alienware Aurora-R3 Gaming Machine - Intel i7-2600 Quad-core Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz, 8GB Ram, 1TB HDD, Blu-ray Reader, 1GB GT545 Graphics Review

2012-02-26T06:33:00.000-08:00

Price Alienware Aurora-R3 Gaming Machine - Intel i7-2600 Quad-core Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz, 8GB Ram, 1TB HDD, Blu-ray Reader, 1GB GT545 Graphics Review

Product Description

The Aurora enables hardcore graphics options in a compact, yet highly expandable mid-tower desktop chassis. Many gamers demand hardcore graphics and GPU performance to increase 3D quality and HD gaming immersion. For these gamers it's all about the graphics cards under the hood - and the Aurora delivers. Revolutionary Design The Alienware Aurora is designed for extreme performance from the inside out. Keep your edge with Alienware's most upgradeable MicroATX desktop, and a sturdy, organic design that helps improve airflow and lets you easily get inside for quick upgrades. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #10129 in Personal Computers
Brand: Alienware
Model: Aurora-R3
CPU: Intel Core i7 3.4 unknown-units
Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 1000GB
Processors: 1

Features

Matte Stealth Black Alienware Aurora w/ 875W Multi-GPU Approved PSU, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Intel Core i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
8 GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB SATA 3Gb/s 7,200RPM 32MB Cache, Single Drive: Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW)
Dual 1GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 545 - SLI Enabled, Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio, keyboard and mouse
Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling, AlienFX Color, Mars Red, 1 Year Limited Warranty

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme Intel CrossFire A974SLCK Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop - Red Review

2012-02-26T06:31:00.000-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme Intel CrossFire A974SLCK Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop - Red Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Supreme A974SLCK. Equipped with a powerful second generation Intel I7 2600K proccessor clocked at 3.4GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Supreme A974SLCK was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the Intel I7 2600K core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 12GB DDR3-1333MHz and 2 AMD Radeon HD6850 1GB CrossFire. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme A974SLCK also come with 2TB SATA-III hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3717 in Personal Computers
Color: White
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Supreme A974SLCK
Dimensions: 21.26" h x 8.75" w x 24.53" l, 42.00 pounds
CPU: Core i7-2600K 3.4 GHz
Memory: 12GB
Hard Disk: 2048GB

Features

Processor: Intel I7 2600K (3.4GHz) - Graphics: 2 AMD Radeon HD6850 1GB CrossFire - Hard Disk Drive: 2TB Serial ATA-III
Memory: 12GB DDR3-1333 - Optical Drive: 24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive - PSU: 800W PSU
12 in 1 Card Reader - Window 7 Home Premium - Keyboard and Mouse Included
One year limited warranty. One year parts and labor. Life time toll free technical support. Technical Support: 1-888-618-6040
For over 10 Years, iBUYPOWER has provided countless numbers of configurable Gaming Desktops and Notebooks equipped with the latest technology so enthusiasts can experience unrivaled performance in their systems.

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Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
powerful gamer
By Kristi
This was a x-mas present for my teenage son. He wanted a computer that would play all his MMOs. The iBUYPOWER Gamer Supreme was recommened by several online gamers and we are completely satisfied. He has played the new Star Wars at highest settings, WOW at highest settings, and many of the other MMOs; without a hiccup. Very powerful computer at a very reasonable price.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent gaming desktop! Can't say the same for UPS However..
By AmazonShopper
I was so excited when my big IBUYPOWER box arrived and while it was big, I was easily able to lift and handle it carefully myself. I stress this point because when I opened the well constructed NZXT Phantom case, I saw my 2TB hard drive snapped out of its position and laying on the bottom of the case. The SATA cable and power cable for the hard drive were snapped off (there were plastic pieces everywhere) and the plastic tray that holds the hard drive was snapped out of its position as well. I have a horrible image of my computer being thrown around the way a baggage handler chucks your suitcase. Sorry about the rant, but I was so appalled by the damage that I had to make it a main point.

Aside from the shipping damage, the computer runs all my games very smoothly. I just bought a new hard drive instead of wasting time complaining about the damage UPS caused or returning it. I guess I was too excited to use it and simply too lazy to deal with endless phone call tag with 1-800 numbers haha.Overall pretty happy with my purchase and while I was initially afraid to buy from IBUYPOWER due to many negative reviews online, they built a solid gaming comp at a great price!

Update 1/31/12
Ive been playing shogun 2 total war on ultra settings and battlefield 3 on high/ultra settings with this comp and the framerates are excellent. My only annoyance is that the two videocards (XFX HD 6850s) can get pretty loud. I installed a couple more fans to keeps things cooler. Oh although it says "liquid cooling" in the description it does not have any liquid cooling. Not a big deal for me but that description was misleading I thought. Still, aside from shipping dangers, this is an awesome deal!
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Sweet!
By G. Hodges
This thing just came today and my god is it fast!. Smooth and stable too. The best $1300 I think I've ever spent =))

UPDATE: [Jan 18th]
I've purchased three of these now and all 3 of the crappy Hitachi "Green" Hd's have died/One PSU died/One video card fan died.
The one with the PSU failure I'm just using for parts for the other two I.E MEM/GPU's/spare Processor if I need one later. I replaced one dead HD with a caviar black
and the least used with a Velociraptor 600 and they're both scooting along quite happily now. I'm not changing my rating I think
these PC's are still good buys although most of the rest of you will be horrified as you probably don't have the money to burn like I do
lol. Too see the price

Price CybertronPC FORTRESS 2221DBBU, AMD FX Gaming PC, W7 Ultimate, Black/Black Review

2012-02-26T06:27:00.000-08:00

Price CybertronPC FORTRESS 2221DBBU, AMD FX Gaming PC, W7 Ultimate, Black/Black Review

Product Description

AMD FX 3.10GHz Octa-Core Processor
16GB Fast DDR3 Memory
1TB Hard Drive
Blu-ray Combo Drive (Read/Play Blu-ray, Read / Write DVD and CD)
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Interface
Radeon HD6850 1GB Video Card
Solid Fortress Chassis with 600Watt Power Supply
Keyboard and Optical Mouse
LCD Front Panel Fan Control
Free Lifetime Phone Technical Support
1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

CybertronPC Fortress 2221D Series Gaming Computer

The CybertronPC Fortress 2221D Series Gaming Computer is a machine designed for fast, intense performance. It is built with a powerful AMD FX Octa-Core processor, a full 16GB of fast DDR3 memory, 1GB Radeon HD6850 Graphics Card and LCD Touch Panel Fan Control. Dominate your games with the CybertronPC Fortress!

The CybertronPC Advantage
At CybertronPC, we know that a great gaming rig has to be built right. To create a system that will hold up under pressure, CybertronPC starts with a solid foundation of only the highest quality components. We then expertly assemble and thoroughly test your system before it ships to you. All this combines to create a fantastic machine you will be proud to show off to your friends.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #51312 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: Cybertron
Model: 2221DBBU

Features

AMD FX OCTA-Core processor for raw processing power
Blu-Ray Combo Drive - Play clear, write fast. (Read Blu-ray, Read / Write DVD and CD)
Radeon HD6850 1GB Video Card for Smooth Graphics
Stylish chassis with easy-access front panel ports and LCD Front Panel Fan Control
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - The most powerful, versatile and secure version yet. You don't miss out on a single feature! Too see the price

Price Alienware Aurora-R3 Gaming Machine - Intel i7-2600 Quad-core Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz, 6GB Ram, 1TB HDD, DVD Burner, 1.5GB GTS450 Graphics Review

2012-02-26T06:23:00.001-08:00

Price Alienware Aurora-R3 Gaming Machine - Intel i7-2600 Quad-core Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz, 6GB Ram, 1TB HDD, DVD Burner, 1.5GB GTS450 Graphics Review

Product Description

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3955 in Personal Computers
Brand: Alienware
Model: AAS-1740CSB
CPU: Intel Core i7 3.4 unknown-units
Memory: 6GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 1000GB
Processors: 1

Features

Matte Stealth Black Alienware Aurora w/ 875W Multi-GPU Approved PSU, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Intel Core i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
6GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB SATA 3Gb/s 7,200RPM, Single Drive: 24X DVDRW Dual Layer (DVD+/-RW, CD-RW)
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 1.5GB Memory, Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio, keyboard and mouse
Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling, AlienFX Color, 2 Year Limited Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Very good machine.
By Bobby W. Mcinvaille
First let me say I didn't purchase this from Amazon I got it from another site for about $1000 you can look up AAS-1740CSB to find out more. Anyway at the $1000 price its actually almost a steal this machine is easily upgradeable ( I added 16GB of Corsair Vengeance,2 more harddrives 1 Corsair SSD and 1 western digital black. But to the machine its very well built I know Alienware gets alot of flack for high priced machines thats why I chose this particular one its identical to the one above but with the i7-2600k. All in all its a very well built machine Alienware did a great job to detail and hiding the cables. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme AMD AM567SLC Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop Review

2012-02-26T06:21:00.001-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme AMD AM567SLC Liquid Cooling Gaming Desktop Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Extreme AM567SLC. Equipped with a powerful AMD AM3 Phenom II x6 1055 proccessor clocked at 2.8GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Extreme AM567SLC was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the AMD Phenom II x6 1055 core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 12GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD Radeon HD6850 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme AM567SLC also come with 1.5TB hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #5654 in Personal Computers
Color: Red
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Extreme AM567SLC
Dimensions: 21.26" h x 8.75" w x 24.53" l, 42.00 pounds
CPU: Phenom II X6 Six-Core 1055T 2.8 GHz
Memory: 1GB
Hard Disk: 1500GB

Features

Processor: AMD AM3 Phenom II x6 1055 (2.8GHz) - Graphics: AMD Radeon HD6850 1GB - Hard Disk Drive: 1.5TB Serial ATA-III
Memory: 12GB DDR3-1333 - Optical Drive: 24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive - PSU: 700W PSU
12 in 1 Card Reader - Window 7 Home Premium - Keyboard and Mouse Included
One year limited warranty. One year parts and labor. Life time toll free technical support. Technical Support: 1-888-618-6040
For over 10 Years, iBUYPOWER has provided countless numbers of configurable Gaming Desktops and Notebooks equipped with the latest technology so enthusiasts can experience unrivaled performance in their systems. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Power Intel A943i Gaming Desktop Review

2012-02-26T06:19:00.000-08:00

Price iBUYPOWER Gamer Power Intel A943i Gaming Desktop Review

Product Description

Experience a new dimension of interactive gaming, media organization, and content creation with iBUYPOWR Gamer Power A943i. Equipped with a powerful second generation Intel I3 2120 proccessor clocked at 3.3GHz, computing and gaming would be a breeze. The Gamer Power A943i was designed to handle most of the current games that requires high processing power and intense graphic situations. Helping the Intel I3 2120 core processor, the desktop includes a dual channel 4GB DDR3-1333MHz and AMD Radeon HD6450 1GB. The powerful graphics card is a dedicated graphics card, which means no more integrated and sharing memory. It comes with 1GB of dedicated GAMING MEMORY! It will definitely take your game playing to the next level. iBUYPOWER Gamer Power A943i also come with 1TB hard drive which enhance your system data and game processing.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1770 in Personal Computers
Color: Black
Brand: iBUYPOWER
Model: Gamer Power A943i
Dimensions: 17.70" h x 7.50" w x 20.00" l, 28.00 pounds
CPU: Core i3-2120 3.3 GHz
Memory: 4GB
Hard Disk: 1024GB

Features

Intel I3 2120 3.3GHz Processor
AMD Radeon HD6450 1GB (HDMI) graphics
1TB Serial ATA-II hard Disk Drive
4GB DDR3-1333 MHz memory
Window 7 Home Premium OS

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Good Value Budget Computer
By D. Spencer
The i3 2120 cpu offers snappy performance for this budget computer system. Even with several programs open and running simultaneously, I have yet to stress this processor via typical multitasking (internet browsing, playing music, using Outlook for email, etc). Video editing or encoding will push this processor to it's limits, and using a computer primarily for such applications will be better served by a quad core processor such as the new i5 or i7 processors.

BUYER BEWARE that the motherboard they chose to use only has 2 DDR3 memory slots. This was my primary disappointment with this purchase and the reason it did not get 5 stars. Otherwise, this is a great deal for the money. I had planned to add an additional 2x 2gb memory modules to increase system memory to 8gb, cheaply. Now I'll have to pay double to replace the existing 2 sticks with 2x 4gb sticks.

Boo Ibuypower, I expected better from you, as all of your builds on your own website with this i3 processor and computer case use a Gigabyte board with 4 memory slots.

It seems they are using lesser parts for their Amazon.com customers - or this system was one built months ago that they just wanted to get rid of quick. Whatever the case, you can custom build a system like this on their website with the better (4 memory slot) motherboard for about the same price.

The downside is you'll be charged out the yin yang for shipping when buying directly from Ibuypower. As a prime member, the free 2 day shipping from Amazon.com was wonderful. I actually received this system in about 36 hours after purchase.

Thankfully, for most tasks and games, 4gb of memory that comes with this system and its nerfed motherboard will be sufficient.

For gaming, I have tried World of Warcraft (WoW) and Dragon Age II (DA2) so far. World of Warcraft plays surprisingly well with this system, despite the ultra cheap graphics card (Radeon HD 6450 - meant for HD video use, not really a gaming card).

I am able to use this system in WoW with high settings and get playable frame rates (graphics card overclocked using AMD's "Catalyst Control Center" which comes with the system). At stock clock speeds the video card could barely keep up with "good" graphics settings in WoW. This card safely clocks to the Catalyst Control Center (CCC) maximum and is stable, with no heat issues.

Using another program I went beyond the CCC max and found instability issues in WoW after about 30 minutes playtime when clocking the core to 750mhz and the memory to 925mhz. I did not want to mess with stock voltage, especially with stock cooling, so I don't know what this card could really do with a voltage increase and aftermarket cooling.

I was able to get stability at slightly lower clocks still above the CCC max, but found the card would get into the mid 80's Celsius, so I went back to using the CCC max overclock to keep the card at 80 Celsius or below. Technically the card should be able to handle up to 120 Celsius without frying, and before that it no doubt has a built in shut off for safety. But, the more heat the more it wears on the card over time, so I feel best at 80 Celsius or less. *Ambient room temperature was about 72-73 o F.

WoW doesn't come close to using much of the i3 2120 capability nor the 4gb of memory this system comes with. I've even tweaked WoW and the system to increase the performance of WoW. I was able to increase frame rates but WoW still will not use more than about 15% of the cpu on average.

Dragon Age II, on the other hand, does make use of 100% of 1 core before I did a system tweak. It required a system tweak to spread that out to the 2nd core and the virtual (hyper-threading) cores, and now performs better. I play Dragon Age II on medium settings smoothly with the overclocking and tweaks in place.

For both games, and no doubt any modern games, the graphics card is going to be the weak link of this system. After some research, it seems the Radeon HD 6770 or equivalent Nvidia card would be a good upgrade after purchasing this system and should work with the power supply (haven't verified this by testing).

Amazon.com has one HD 6770 for only $120 with free 2 day shipping for prime members. That graphics card is about 10x more powerful for gaming - a great deal for this budget system for those with a little extra to spend for an immediate upgrade.

ANY GRAPHICS CARD BEYOND THE HD 6770 IS GOING TO NEED A MORE POWERFUL POWER SUPPLY UNIT for sure. Before buying a video upgrade for this system, check the card's power requirement and make sure it will not be too much for the power supply of this system. As for the exact specifications of the power supply for this system, your guess is as good as mine because this is another piece of information Ibuypower did not include in their Amazon.com item information. My best guess is that it is a 450 watt or 500 watt psu based on the components of the system (the HD 6450 needs a 400 watt psu minimum, and Ibuypower usually uses more than the AMD recommended bare minimum for stability reasons).

I set the motherboard's performance setting to "extreme" and have had no problems. It came already set to "turbo," the medium setting, by default.

With this system I purchased the 22" Viewsonic monitor found here: [....]
It works very well with this computer system and has very good contrast and brightness. I have noticed no blurring with movies and games. It is very light and thin being LED backlit. I highly recommend it to go along with a purchase of this computer system. There is also a 24" model from Viewsonic available on Amazon.com at a great price. Make sure it is the LED baclit version. AT such prices there is no reason to by the older technology LCD monitor.

The AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics/video card also has AMD's Eyefinity technology as well as DX11 for games. Google "Eyefinity" for more information. WoW received a nice frame rates boost by enabling DX11 in game. I think it gained about 15-20 fps just from enabling DX11 and is the primary reason this card can play WoW at high settings smoothly.

If you have a tight budget you would like your computer purchase to fit within, this system is a great value and performs very well for its class.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
does the job adequetly and without any weird instability errors in games good for the price for sure!!
By Kid Prometheus
I am always leary of buying prebuilt PC's for games this is not really a true game machine but it seems to play what I throw at it, you (might) need some cooling fans, though to install these it must be externally and that is funkeah! I installed mine on the outside and wired it that way from a back open perifrial. the case is BTX so it may not be necessary if your not playing Divinity 2 a mirical I got that one to even work! the ATi Video is pretty good for a machine of this price It holds up surprisingly well, last night I tried Risen and Divinity 2(MAXed settings of BOTH games!!! 1920x1080 and t-buffer enabled all refresh 60hz and V-refresh enabled also. This before my fan jury rigging/ out of the box(no special fans or anything) it worked but I am leary of running such software on an uncooled box.(even BTX) it comes with a single rear exhaust fan and a CPU fan the video and all else is passive. For most circumstances this is more than adequet just don't overclock it. I am to assume intel chips need less cooling than AMD so I'm probably just "blowing it" with the added fans. It is considered a "casual gaming machine" not a hard core and not to be run on latest unless you do what I did(and I am thinking of removing those fans they sound hideous and funky like an early '60's Outer Limits sci-fi horror spaceship computer) with out the added "fanage" ;)=) the PC is very quite and actually peaceful. Too see the price

Price Killer Systems - The Ultimate Super Gaming Computer - Limited Edition 2011 (i7-960 / 12GB DDR3 / 2 x 580GTX / 2 x 120GB SSD / 2TB HDD / BlueRay Burner / Win7 Ultimate - 64bit) Review

2012-02-26T06:15:00.000-08:00

Price Killer Systems - The Ultimate Super Gaming Computer - Limited Edition 2011 (i7-960 / 12GB DDR3 / 2 x 580GTX / 2 x 120GB SSD / 2TB HDD / BlueRay Burner / Win7 Ultimate - 64bit) Review

Product Description

Awarded Pro Gamers Choice Award of 2010 the Ultimate Gaming Computer Limited Edition by KillerSystems "Fast, Explosive, Awesome Performance!" FEATURES: Intel Core i7-960 3.2GHz Quad Core CPU, ASUS P6TD Deluxe Mother Board, 1200W of power, 12GB (6x2GB) Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 RAM, 2x120GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD RAID 0, 2TB WD Caviar Black HDD, LG BlueRay - Super Multi - Rewriter, LG DVD Burner with Lightscribe, 2 x EVGA GTX 560 with 1536MB GDDR5 each (SLI), 2 x Gigabit LAN, 802.11 B/G/N WiFi, ADI 8 Channel Audio, Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit) performance tweaked, Logitech G19 Programmable Gaming Keyboard, Razer Naga Optical Gaming Mouse, 1 Year Extended Warranty! Loaded with extras including Dark Matter Windows Skins, Bonus Games, Mouse Pad, Recovery System.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #5004 in Personal Computers
Color: black
Brand: KillerSystems.com
Dimensions: 28.00" h x 12.00" w x 28.00" l, 50.00 pounds
CPU: Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz
Memory: 12GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 2048GB
Graphics: GeForce GTX 480 1536MB
Processors: 1
Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display size: 22
Included Software: Dark Matter desktop skins for Windows 7 Bonus Games

Features

i7-960 3.2GHz CPU
12GB Corsair Dominator GT DDR3 RAM
2 x EVGA GTX 580, 1536MB Video cards (SLI)
Extreme Gaming Keyboard + Mouse
22" Viewsonic WS LCD Monitor Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price Asus EeeBox PC EB1501P-B016E Atom D525 Dual Core 1.8 GHz/ 2GB/ 320GB/ W7HP Complete System (Black) Review

2012-02-26T06:10:00.000-08:00

Price Asus EeeBox PC EB1501P-B016E Atom D525 Dual Core 1.8 GHz/ 2GB/ 320GB/ W7HP Complete System (Black) Review

Product Description

Asus EeeBox PC EB1501P Atom D525 Dual Core 1.8 GHz/ 2GB/ 320GB/ W7HP Complete System (Black)

Product Details

Color: Black
Brand: Asus
Model: EB1501P-B016E
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 1.50" h x 7.60" w x 7.60" l, 5.00 pounds
CPU: Intel Atom 1.8 GHz
Memory: 4GB Unknown
Hard Disk: 320GB
Graphics: GT218-ION
Processors: 1

Features

Processor: Intel Dual-Core Atom Processor D525(1.8GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
Chipset: Intel NM10
Memory: 2GB DDR3-1333 SODIMM Memory, Max Capacity up to 4GB
Graphics Module: Next-generation nVidia ION(GT218-ION) Graphics Controller
Hard Disk: 320GB 5400RPM SATA 2.5" Hard Drive
Audio: Integrated Sound Card

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Full HD Entertainment in a Box

Featuring Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics and the Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor, the compact EeeBox PC EB1501P delivers Full 1080p HD entertainment and responsive multitasking performance in a small size. About the size of a paperback novel, you can now do more with less as you perform your day-to-day tasks while using 70-percent less energy than an average bulky desktop.¹ Its VESA mount makes it the perfect fit behind a monitor in any home or office—eliminating messy cable clutter. HDMI ready, transform the EeeBox PC EB1501P into your personal media hub when you connect to HDTVs for super-sized high definition visuals and 5.1 channel surround sound. Boasting Super Speed USB 3.0, charge USB 3.0-enabled devices quickly and transfer files from USB storage devices up to 10 times faster than previous generation USB 2.0 speeds.² Complete with a wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and media remote, you have everything you need to plug in and start experiencing simple, high-value computing right out of the box.

The EeeBox PC EB1501P features 2GB DDR3 system memory, Gigabit LAN, 320GB hard drive, slot-in Super Multi DVD drive, S/PDIF audio out port, 5-in-1 card reader, eSATA port, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

Key Features

Next-generation NVIDIA ION graphics for full 1080p HD playback and casual gaming (Learn more)
Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor for responsive multitasking efficiency (Learn more)
HDMI connectivity for high-quality video and audio on compatible HDTVs and displays (Learn more)
Ultra-compact size and VESA-ready mount that fits almost anywhere you want (Learn more)
Slot-in Super Multi DVD drive lets you enjoy your favorite movies and movies (Learn more)
Green design—Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Gold certified—saves up to 70-percent in power consumption compared to generic desktop PCs¹ (Learn more)
Super Speed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0² (Learn more)
Complimentary wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and remote control

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Complete Home Theatre Package

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Combining Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics and the Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor, the Eee Box PC EB1501P delivers seamless Full 1080p HD entertainment. With HDMI connectivity, you can effortlessly stream both high-quality video and audio through any compatible HDTV and external display. The EeeBox PC EB1501P lets you enjoy your favorite movies with the Super Multi DVD/RW drive.

Next-Generation NVIDIA ION Benefits

NVIDIA CUDA technology to accelerate demanding applications

Improved energy efficient operation

512MB of video memory for enhanced graphics rendering

DirectX 10.1 support with advanced digital display connectivity

Flash 10.1 support for smooth HD playback on Web streaming sites like hulu.com

Premium Windows experience with Windows 7 Home Premium

Power in Connectivity

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Discover the convenience of the multitude of ports that serves nearly all of your home theatre needs. The EeeBox PC EB1501P lets you sync an assortment of peripherals at once with a total of six USB ports—including two Super Speed USB 3.0 ports—for connectivity few can match. Super Speed USB 3.0 connectivity, allows you to charge your USB-powered devices faster and transfer data up to 10 times faster.²

The EeeBox PC EB1501P also features high-speed Gigabit LAN to give you incredibly fast connection rates for faster downloads and more reliable networking. The eSATA 3G port grants remarkable, time-saving data transferring through connected devices with up to 3Gb/sec support. The integrated 5-in-1 card reader lets you directly load memory sticks and data cards directly to your hard drive.

Mountable Compact Design

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The EeeBox PC EB1501P simplifies the clutter from endless cords and large desktops into one easy-to-use box. No bigger than an average-sized magazine, it is built with a VESA-mountable case that easily attaches to any compatible HDTV or display. The tilt-up design of the 2.6-pound EeeBox PC EB1501P allows you to effortlessly connect inputs and load CDs and DVDs. Its ultra compact size and simplistic layout makes it an ideal replacement to any overcomplicated home theatre setups.

Cost-Saving Green Efficiency

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Moving you towards a greener tomorrow, the EeeBox PC EB1501P saves up to 70-percent in energy consumption compared to an average 250-Watt desktop.¹ The Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor with the smart ASUS Super Hybrid Engine also saves energy while still maintaining uncompromised performance.

The energy-efficient EeeBox PC EB1501P is Energy Star 5.0 certified and has been awarded EPEAT Gold—the highest tech standard of material and design. That's a world difference in not only protecting natural resources but also protecting your wallet from outrageous energy bills caused by power-hungry machines.

Relax, ASUS Has You Covered

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources,³ readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. We tirelessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

We also back our commitment with the industry's most comprehensive warranty.

1 Year ASUS Warranty⁴

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing products:

1 year warranty
1-way free standard shipping
24/7 tech support

What's in the Box

EeeBox PC EB1501P
Quick Start Guide
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
Stylish Stand
VESA-Mount Kit
S/PDIF Adapter
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Mouse
Remote Control
Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
CPU: Intel Atom D525 processor (1.8 GHz)
Graphics: Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics with 512MB DDR3 VRAM
Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n (@2.4 GHz)
Network: Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps
Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD+/-RW
Memory: 2GB DDR3-1333 MHz RAM, 1 x SO-DIMM slot (expandable to 4GB)
Storage: 320GB 5400RPM hard drive
Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC)
I/O Ports: 1 x built-in mini card, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x D-sub port, 1 x eSATA port, 1 x external microphone, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 (NIC), 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x WiFi antenna
Power Adapter: 65 watts
Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.54—inches
Weight: 2.6 lbs
Color: Black

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¹ Max power consumption of the EeeBox PC EB1501P is 65W compared to traditional 250W desktop PC.
² All figures theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
³ Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2010. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html
⁴ Covers North America only. ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews
55 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
Updated - dead after 8 months
By xiuh
8 months after purchase, the hard drive is failing, as verified with the self-tests run with the hard drive shipped with this computer. Asus support was not at all knowledgeable or helpful. After waiting over 45 minutes hold time in order to speak with a representative, I spoke with someone who was not familiar with the error, was not aware that they ship models with disks that run self-tests, and could not offer any assistance. After I explained the error to the representative several times, she came to the conclusion that "there might be a problem with the hard drive."

Asus will not ship replacement drives in the event of failure, but rather they require you to ship the entire unit back for inspection -- to be repaired if they find the problem is covered under warranty.

As was noted in my original review, I had opened the computer case at the time of purchase, in order to install additional memory. The computer ships with 2GB of memory and is only marginally useful with the factory specifications. Though with the upgraded 4GB memory, it ran most applications well enough until this problem occurred). Unfortunately, Asus's stance is that simply opening the case of the computer voids the warranty, and they have suggested that I take it to a third party to be repaired at my own cost.

At this point I have invested: $510 original purchase price, $35 to upgrade memory, $80 for extended warranty (which is worthless!!), over $600 invested in a system that is no longer functioning. Now I will have to spend more out of pocket for repair. I will definitely never buy from Asus again.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
A good product for basic HTPC use.
By C. Kinyon
I've been looking to update my home theater system for a while now but most HTPC's have been either overpriced or underpowered... This ASUS Eee Box EB1501P-B016E Nettop has provided a mixed experience with basic video and audio functionality performing decently but running other utilities was slow and could cause occasional lock-ups.

The system setup was simple and the self-update that it performs was a nice surprise. It immediately matched my Sony HDTV native resolution and presented a beautiful, sharp, colorful picture.

There are several features that I am already taking advantage of like HDMI Out, Toslink Out, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, Wireless-N... the Toslink implementation is through the use of a small adapter plug that you put into a 3.5mm stereo jack in the back of the unit. It took me a minute to determine how to get it setup but it works great. (Keep track of the little optical adapter packaged with the accessories, without it you won't be able to get Toslink out of this).

Inclusion of the Windows Media Center remote control on top of the wireless keyboard and mouse have made using this system simple. Streaming video and audio from my network drive or streaming media services has worked well.

A quick tip, there is a user selectable mode found in the ASUS Manager utility which provides maximum performance while reducing some of the power saving... and while I didn't seem to need it on, I recently activated it and did notice a performance improvement.

I had considered alternatives like Google TV and even Apple TV since I have an iPad and iPhone, but when I looked into their restrictions and the potential to miss out on a large amount of content due to format incompatibilities or streaming media services blocking content to these units I made the plunge for a full HTPC experience.

I've been a fan of ASUS motherboards and other products so I did not have concern regarding their hardware or firmware design and this product excelled in some areas but lagged in others due to software overhead and limited RAM.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Pretty Nice Computer
By Ryan M. Schroder
I bought this to replace a large tower PC that I was using for my media center PC hooked up to my 50" LCD. Its very small, and fits nicely into the entertainment center which is the biggest pro. The biggest con is that its not nearly as fast as my desktop, which I do notice. I went from quad core w/ 8GB ram to this, so the difference is big. However, I do like the HDMI hookup and the way that it converts the content automatically before it goes on the TV so that it takes up the whole screen and looks as good as it can. HD looks pretty good, even when streaming. I wish the internet connection on it was a little faster, the wifi is just OK. I don't use the included keyboard and mouse because I have the Logitech DiNovo Edge one which is just the nicest media center keyboard you can own for sitting on the couch and using your computer. One day I will mount the computer to the back of the TV, but it was easier to just set it down since I am still using an entertainment center. Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Price Microtel Computer® AMTI9031 Gaming Computer with Intel 3.4GHz i7 2600K Processor, 16GB DDR3 1333mhz, 2.0 TB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray Reader, NVIDIA GeForce HD 560 GTX 2GB GDDR5 Video Card, 700 watt Power Supply, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit + WiFi Review

2012-02-26T06:06:00.000-08:00

Price Microtel Computer® AMTI9031 Gaming Computer with Intel 3.4GHz i7 2600K Processor, 16GB DDR3 1333mhz, 2.0 TB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray Reader, NVIDIA GeForce HD 560 GTX 2GB GDDR5 Video Card, 700 watt Power Supply, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit + WiFi Review

roduct Description

Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Processor
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full Version CD - 64 bit
TH67 Chipset
16 GB 1333Mhz DDR3 Memory
2.0 TB Hard Drive
Blu-Ray Reader
NVIDIA GeForce HD 560 GTX 2GB GDDR5 Video Card
10/100/1000 Network LAN
8 Channel 3D Premium Surround Sound
Available drive bays left: External 8-5.25, 1-3.5; Internal 4-3.5
Available Slots: ONE-PCI, 2 PCI Express X16 slot
Six USB 2.0 Ports (2 front-mounted)
USB Keyboard
USB Optical Mouse w/wheel
Audio Port (Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in)
700 watt power supply
Steel Case with see-through window
Additional software includes OpenOffice Suite for word processing, spreadsheet calculations, creating presentations, drawing and image processing. OpenOffice Suite is compatible with most Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint documents
Customer Service Toll Free 888-508-8898

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3765 in Personal Computers
Brand: Microtel
Dimensions: 17.50" h x 8.00" w x 19.50" l, 35.00 pounds
CPU: Core i7-2600K 3.4 GHz
Memory: 16GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 2000GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce HD 560 GTX 2GB GDDR5 Video Card 1000MB
Processors: 1
Included Software: Additional software includes OpenOffice Suite for word processing, spreadsheet calculations, creating presentations, drawing and image processing (OpenOffice Suite CD is not included). Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Features

Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Processor
16 GB 1333MHz DDR3 Memory
2.0TB (1 x 2TB) Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce HD 560 GTX 2GB GDDR5 Video Card
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

CybertronPC X-CRUISER2 2211ARQ, AMD Athlon II Tri-Core Gaming PC, W7 Home Premium, Review

2012-02-26T06:03:00.001-08:00

Price CybertronPC X-CRUISER2 2211ARQ, AMD Athlon II Tri-Core Gaming PC, W7 Home Premium,Review

Product Description

AMD Athlon II X3 3.20GHz Tri-Core Processor
8GB Fast DDR3 Memory
1TB Hard Drive
DVDRW Dual Layer Burner Drive with LightScribe Technology
10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Interface
NVIDIA GeForce GT520 1GB Video Card
Sleek X-Cruiser2 Chassis with 350Watt Power Supply
Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Front Temperature, Fan Speed and VU Gauges
Free Lifetime Phone Technical Support
1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

CybertronPC X-Cruiser2 AMD Tri-Core Gaming Computer

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Equipped with an AMD Athlon II X3 Tri-Core processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, and a 1TB hard drive, this fine machine strikes the perfect balance between price and performance.
This CybertronPC X-Cruiser 2 Gaming PC also features an NVIDIA GT520 1GB Video Card and a DVDRW optical drive with LightScribe technology.

At CybertronPC, we know a great gaming machine has to be built right. If the foundation isn't solid, it doesn't matter what else is in the box, it will fall to pieces under pressure. CybertronPC uses only the highest quality components. CybertronPC builds on that foundation with quality assembly of your new computer, making it one that you will proud to show off to your friends.Too see the price By. Amazon.com

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #22513 in Consumer Electronics
Brand: Cybertron
Model: 2211ARQ

Features

AMD Athlon II X3 TRI-Core processor for raw processing power
DVDRW Drive with LightScribe - Play clear, write fast and burn labels right to the disc
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PC game review

2012-02-26T02:22:00.000-08:00

                                           PC game review

PC game review

             Games for computers have existed almost as long as computers have existed. Even the giant machines used for computation in the fifties and sixties were able to run simple games such as Tic-Tac-Toe. Enterprising MIT students created what would be known as the most popular game of this era, Spacewar. Spacewar was distributed on paper tape so that two players can go head-to-head in intergalactic combat with the help of a university's computer system.

              Smaller computers started entering the home in the late seventies, mostly for tech-minded hobbyists. Game codes were published in periodicals so that gamers could just type them in and play. With the release of the Apple II in 1977, the IBM PC in 1981, and the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in 1982, personal computing as we know it today began. Text adventures were popular at the time, since the ability of early computers to display graphics was limited. Zork, a text adventure developed in the seventies for an MIT mainframe computer was adapted for the home computer market and released on floppy disks.

               As technology improved rapidly, games became more and more advanced with every year. Ushering in a new era, King's Quest was one of the first popular games featuring true graphics as well as text. With the rise of the mouse, point-and-click adventures hit their peak with games such as Leisure Suit Larry and Maniac Mansion. The Commodore 64 boasted an immense game library in the eighties, featuring a wide range of sports, racing, and platform games.
In the early nineties, personal computers were more powerful than dedicated gaming consoles at the time, allowing for far more innovation. Myst, an adventure game featuring the ability of the CD-ROM to handle more graphics and music than ever before, became the best-selling game of the nineties. Myst featured a deep, cinematic story that stood out from the hokey sci-fi and fantasy themes that had dominated computer games. By the mid-nineties, 3D was king, and players clamored for a more immersive world in games, such as in the best-selling Tomb Raider and Quake. This trend continued throughout the late nineties, with games such as the first-person shooter Half-Life.

              The new millennium began with the release of the best-selling PC game in history, The Sims. A spinoff of the insanely popular simulation game SimCity, The Sims allowed players to control the minutiae of virtual everyday people, attracting a large female audience compared to the largely male-dominated world of computer gaming. Online gaming became much more prevalent due to the rapid increase in internet speed, allowing for phenomenons such as World of Warcraft. Also, online casual games opened up the game world to a much wider audience.

              Now, computer games are more graphic-intensive and cinematic than ever. Nobody knows what will come in the future, but we've come a long way from paper tape fed into machines.Clich here..

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