Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[CyberPower jumps on the GeForce GTX 690 bandwagon, promises to melt your eyes for $1,700]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/cyberpower-jumps-on-the-geforce-gtx-690-bandwagon-promises-to-m/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/cyberpower-jumps-on-the-geforce-gtx-690-bandwagon-promises-to-m/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/cyberpower-jumps-on-the-geforce-gtx-690-bandwagon-promises-to-m/#comments CyberPower jumps on the GeForce GTX 690 bandwagon, promises to melt your eyes for $1,700

Dying for NVIDIA's latest, but not so much that you'd bother to learn to build your own PC? No worries, CyberPower's got your back, answering its competitor's GPU offerings with a resounding echo: Get your GeForce GTX 690 here. The customizable PC builder is now letting customers drop NVIDIA's dual GPU Kepler card into its Fang III, Zeus, Gamer Xtreme and Ultra series PCs. CyberPower says they can build a tricked out rig for just under $1,700. Looking for more oomph? More powerful configurations can breach $4,000, if your pockets are deep enough. Read on for the official press release.

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CyberPower jumps on the GeForce GTX 690 bandwagon, promises to melt your eyes for $1,700 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 May 2012 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear gave us a quick nudge to say something was coming. Now it can reveal that -- alongside Intel's third-generation processors inside all of its desktops and laptops -- it's further updated two of its tower models. The F131 ($1,049), the middleweight option, now houses the same vertical heat-dissipating design found on Maingear's Shift model, alongside hot-swappable storage. It's followed by the Potenza ($899), the company's "mini-ITX gaming solution." It's 45 percent smaller than the F131 with the same heat dissipation design, but still capable of squeezing in NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 680 and support for a liquid cooling setup on the side. Phew. So pick your size, pick your processor and hit up the source for all the custom desktop options.

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Maingear reveals more heat-dissipating desktops, keeps those new Ivy Bridge internals cool originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cpudesktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigintelintel ivy bridgeIntelIvyBridgeivy bridgeIvyBridgemaingearmaingear shiftMaingearShiftNVIDIA GeForce GTX 680NvidiaGeforceGtx680potenzashiftSun, 29 Apr 2012 12:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/digital-storm-ivy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/digital-storm-ivy-bridge/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/29/digital-storm-ivy-bridge/#comments Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits

Digital Storm has announced that its premium-priced (and not so premium-priced) gaming PCs will soon be touting Ivy Bridge processors. This means, going forward, all machines will come with the Intel's third generation Core architecture, with the PC maker already claiming it's managed overclocks at 4.8GHz. Like its machines, Digital Storm is keeping cool on when the systems will find their way from workshop to LAN, or what effect (if any) there'll be on pricing. Keep the cross hairs focused on the source link for more info.

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Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear's Shift is a force to be feared, but it generally requires an entire wing of one's home to be assembled and configured. Hyperbole aside, there's no question that Maingear's aiming to branch out somewhat after the aforesaid rig's successful run, today teasing an "all new line of desktops." We're told to expect smaller designs with "clean" aesthetics, Vertical Exhaust cooling technology and third-generation Intel Core processors (with factory overclocked options, naturally). Prices are slated to start at $899, though there's no real clue as to when we'll see these things up for pre-order. Here's hoping you didn't plop down an order last week, huh?

Maingear teases incoming desktop line, promises smaller towers and Ivy Bridge CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Alienware's revealed a trio of updated machines for its gaming laptop range, one device, the M11x, was conspicuously absent. Yes, the 11-inch gaming midget won't be getting the same attention and will be "phased out", according to Alienware at a recent press event. While the device was critically well-received when it launched, gamers were now apparently looking for greater keyboard space and a larger screen in their mobile gaming purchases -- and this went for battery-life too. Those looking for a small form-factor in their mobile gaming rig will have to step up to the hulking 14-inch M14x. Hey, don't get too upset -- at least there's now an optical drive option.

Alienware's M11x is no more, bigger is apparently better originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwarealienware m11xAlienwareM11xdelldiscontinuedgaming laptopgaming pcGamingLaptopGamingPclaptopm11xThu, 19 Apr 2012 04:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm launches Marauder series of desktop PCs for gamers on a budget]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/digital-storm-launches-budget-marauder-series/#comments Digital Storm launches Marauder series for gamers on a budget

Digital Storm gets plenty of coverage for its boutique gaming PCs and coma-inducing prices, but its latest Marauder lineup serves as proof that it's willing to also build quality, affordable rigs for the masses. Consumers may choose between four configurations, which feature AMD processors on the low-end and Intel counterparts on the high-end. For example, the entry-level Marauder sells for $799 and offers a quad-core 3.6GHz AMD FX-4100 CPU and a Radeon HD 7750 GPU, whereas the most expensive variant sells for $1,299 and includes a quad-core 3.3GHz Intel Core i5 2500K CPU and a Radeon HD 7870 GPU. Regardless of system, consumers will fetch a Corsair Vengeance C70 case, a similarly respectable Corsair GS 600W power supply, 8GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. In every case, the prices rival the DIY alternative quite well, and if you'd like to take a look at the full array of configurations, just hop the break for a spec sheet and the PR.

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Digital Storm launches Marauder series of desktop PCs for gamers on a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdcorsairCorsair VengeanceCorsair Vengeance C70CorsairVengeanceCorsairVengeanceC70desktopdesktopsdigital stormdigital storm marauderDigitalStormDigitalStormMaraudergaming pcGamingPcintelmarauderpcwindowswindows 7Windows7Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm launches Aventum range with Cryo-TEC cooling system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/digital-storm-launches-aventum-range/#comments ImageThe last thing you want when things are getting hot in the battlefield, is for things to start heating-up under your desk too. Digital Storm's been back in the lab, looking for ways to prevent just that, and thinks it's cracked it with the new Aventum system. It's the first to be kitted out with the PC-maker's Cryo-TEC liquid cooling mechanism, and boasts a thermal exhaust, five software-regulated "zones" and no less than 13 configurable fans. The range starts with an Intel i7 2700K core, 16GB RAM, 120GB SSD (1TB HDD) and a GeForce GTX680 for $3,859. If your pockets are even deeper, then you might fancy the 2x dual Xeon E5-2630 hexacore-totin' system with 32GB DDR RAM, and three-way SLI (with the same GeForce GTX680) for a jaw dropping $7,856. With a price like that, however, it's probably your credit card that'll need cooling down. Digital Storm is taking orders as of today, and full details of the range in the PR after the break.

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Digital Storm launches Aventum range with Cryo-TEC cooling system originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jonesing for some more of Samsung's 17-inchers? Jones no more, because the Korean manufacturer has just put its NP700G7C gaming laptop up for pre-order. Packing 16GB of memory, this new Series 7 lappy made a brief appearance on Best Buy's website last month, but was quickly pulled. This time, though, it looks like it's for real, with Samsung touting its new "Gaming PC" on its very own website, alongside a $1,700 price tag. For that money, you'll get a 17.3-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and, most compelling, a taste of Ivy Bridge, courtesy of the laptop's third-generation Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core processor, which clocks in at 2.3GHz. It's available now, at the source link below.

Samsung's NP700 gaming laptop goes up for pre-order with Ivy Bridge pride originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alienware's latest PC is an attempt to fire a salvo right across the bows of Sony and Microsoft's gaming flagships. It looks like the (slightly overweight) lovechild of the pair; like an alternate universe console. The X51 borrows liberally from the design schools of both the Xbox (matte sides) and the PlayStation 3 (slot-loading optical drive, front panel gloss). The Alienware logo rotates to suit both vertical and horizontal setups. The device is around the size of the original PS3, but it looked pretty petite in comparison to the rest of Alienware's gaming hardware. There's a litany of holes on the back of the X51, including plenty of USB ports and audio options. Reacquaint yourself with some technical specifics after the break, alongside our hands-on impressions with Super Street Fighter IV.

Gallery: Alienware X51 gaming PC: hands-on at launch event

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Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlienwareAlienware X51AlienwareX51delldesktop pcDesktopPcgaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRighands-onmini-itxpcwindowsX51Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear's Titan 17 has a change of heart, keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/maingear-titan-17-processor-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/maingear-titan-17-processor-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/maingear-titan-17-processor-update/#comments Maingear has been tickling us with its gaming PCs for a while, and now it's adding some extra muscle to its catalog. The company's Titan 17 notebook is hitting the operating table for a processor transplant, the previous Intel i7-990X being swapped out for either the i7-3930K or i7-3960X. But what good is an internal update without some external flourish so folk know where you stand on the spec table? Maingear appreciates this, and that's why it's throwing a backlit keyboard into the mix. The souped-up Titan is up for pre-order now, with prices starting at $3,499. Tap the PR after the break for the full specs.

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Maingear's Titan 17 has a change of heart, keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BacklitKeyboardgaming laptopgaming pcGamingLaptopGamingPci7intelintel i7-3960xIntelI7-3960xkeyboardlaptopmaingearmaingear titanmaingear titan 17MaingearTitanMaingearTitan17notebookrefreshsandy bridge eSandyBridgeEtitantitan 17Titan17updatewindowsx79Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Alienware announces X51 small form factor gaming PC, starting at $699]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/alienware-announces-x51-for-699/#comments Alienware may have just upgraded its Aurora gaming rig, but that's not to keep the company from giving more diminutive form factors some love. Just this evening, the subsidiary of Dell announced the X51, a slim gaming PC that's designed to orient itself either vertically or horizontally on the desktop -- complete with an Alienware logo that properly rotates depending on positioning. The system includes both Core i3 and i5 options, and features a slot-loading optical drive with an option for Blu-ray. While it's no shocker, the X51 can be upgraded to 8GB of RAM and a full 1TB of storage. Further, the case accommodates a single, full size NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics card, (with the GTX 555 available as an upgrade), and features an external power supply that's available in 240W or 330W versions. Users can also expect HDMI 1.4, on-board WiFi, USB 3.0 and digital 7.1 surround sound. As a nifty trick, the computer's accent colors can be conveniently modified with the Alienware Command Center software. Touting immediate availability, customers can place orders for the X51 right away, with configurations starting as low as $699. For the complete set of specs that make up this Mini-ITX gamer, just follow the break.

Gallery: Alienware X51

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Alienware announces X51 small form factor gaming PC, starting at $699 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iBuyPower Erebus GT at CES 2012

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Reveling in darkness, iBuyPower unveils Erebus GT at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMD Radeon HD 7970 review roundup: supremely fast, relatively efficient originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iBuypower outs liquid-cooled Gamer Paladin HS11 for $999 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In need of a new liquid cooled gaming tower to help you incinerate those pesky adversaries? Perhaps you're just a fan of the fire motif? Either way, iBuyPower has introduced its new batch of fire starters: the Chimera 4 line. Take your pick of four fully loaded gaming machines, each built to suit your needs. The entire fleet sports a 120mm liquid cooling system, a Level 1 PowerDrive for overclocking and a 64GB ADATA SSD S596 Turbo. But if you're really serious about that Battlefield 3 habit, you'll splurge for the Chimera 4-V1 that houses a Intel Core i7, 8GB of RAM, an 800w power supply and an AMD Radeon 6950 2GB graphics card. The aforementioned beast will set you back $1659, while the more casual gamer can pick up less expensive models -- based on level of commitment, of course. For a closer look, take a peek at the gallery below before adding one to your Christmas list.

Gallery: iBuyPower Chimera 4

iBuyPower intros Chimera 4 line, looks to set WoW ablaze originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMD Radeon 6950AmdRadeon6950chimerachimera 4Chimera4core i7CoreI7desktop pcDesktopPcgaminggaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigibuypoweribuypower chimera 4IbuypowerChimera4intelintel core i7IntelCoreI7liquid coolingLiquidCoolingpcPowerDrivesolid state driveSolidStateDriveSSDThu, 17 Nov 2011 13:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: desktops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Just because most folks have moved onto lighter and more portable playthings doesn't mean there aren't those of you that still enjoy some good old-fashioned "real computing" -- you know, of the immovable persuasion. We jest, as despite their waning sales, desktops still serve an important role in the PC market, especially for those of you serious about all-out performance or a no-frills experience. And, while the pace of innovation in a once burgeoning category has slowed to a consolidated tranquil pace, there are still some hotspots of innovation -- especially around all-in-ones and high-end gaming solutions. As you mavericks press on, so will we, so join us after the break as we suggest some of our favorite desktops for your holiday perusal.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIOall in oneAllInOneappleapple iMacAppleImacdelldell inspiron 2320dell inspiron oneDellInspiron2320DellInspironOnedesktopdesktopsdigital storm ode level 3DigitalStormOdeLevel3dx735gaming pcGamingPchgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011hphp pavilion s5HP Touchsmart 620HpPavilionS5HpTouchsmart620iMacinspiron 2320Inspiron2320mac miniMacMinimaingear vybeMaingearVybesamsung series 7SamsungSeries7toshiba dx735ToshibaDx735touchscreentowerWed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear and Origin PC shove Intel's Core i7 2700K into gaming rigs, overclock it beyond 5GHz]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/maingear-and-origin-pc-shove-intels-core-i7-2700k-into-gaming-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/maingear-and-origin-pc-shove-intels-core-i7-2700k-into-gaming-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/maingear-and-origin-pc-shove-intels-core-i7-2700k-into-gaming-r/#comments Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock were both unavailable for comment, but we're guessing the pair would be quite pleased to see that the tech world's Need For Speed is hardly fading. Maingear and Origin PC have both announced this week that their high-end gaming desktops are now available with Intel's Core i7 2700K -- a beast of a processor that's clocked from the factory at 3.5GHz. Maingear's shoving this guy into its SHIFT (starting at $1,985) and F131 (starting at $1,228) rigs, with factory overclocking options pushing it beyond 5GHz. Origin is hawking its Genesis desktop with a factory speed of 5.2GHz, and yes, gratis warranties are thrown in for the paranoid. Hit the links below to give your wallet the dent it's been asking for.

Continue reading Maingear and Origin PC shove Intel's Core i7 2700K into gaming rigs, overclock it beyond 5GHz

Maingear and Origin PC shove Intel's Core i7 2700K into gaming rigs, overclock it beyond 5GHz originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Razer teaser reminds us that 'PC gaming is not dead,' neither are viral videos

Razer teaser reminds us that 'PC gaming is not dead,' neither are viral videos originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakingbreaking newsBreakingNewsgaminggaming pcGamingPcpc gamingPcGamingrazerrazer switchbladeRazerSwitchbladeswitchbladeteaseteaservideoSun, 21 Aug 2011 18:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best prefabricated gaming desktop?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/02/ask-engadget-best-prefabricated-gaming-desktop/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Wilfred, who needs a new gaming rig (but ain't interested in buying the time to build one). If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm going to buy a powerful computer, so naturally, I am looking to buying a gaming computer. I know about Alienware and iBuyPower desktops, and while I know others exist, I don't know which one is superior. Looking for a Core i7 and enough horsepower to chew through today's latest titles, but I'd prefer a company that's reputable and known for above-average service. Thanks!"

We know you're probably passionate about [insert PC builder here], but let's keep the banter civil down there, cool? Cool.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alienwaredesktopgaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRigibuypowerpcSat, 02 Jul 2011 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[AMD Llano desktop APU gets reviewed: the best integrated graphics in town]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/amd-llano-desktop-apu-gets-reviewed-the-best-integrated-graphic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/amd-llano-desktop-apu-gets-reviewed-the-best-integrated-graphic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/amd-llano-desktop-apu-gets-reviewed-the-best-integrated-graphic/#comments AMD is due to release a batch of new Llano APUs next month that are specifically tailored to desktops rather than laptops. The most powerful among them will be the 2.9GHz A8-3850, which has already caused a stir on the review circuit for one simple reason: it pulls off a brutal "one shot one kill" on Intel's HD 3000 integrated graphics. AnandTech raised an impressed eyebrow at the fact that all its benchmarking games were playable on the $135 AMD chip, which roughly doubled frame rates in titles like Modern Warfare 2, Bioshock 2 and World of Warcraft compared to the more expensive Sandy Bridge i5 2500K. TechSpot declared the APU its "new budget king," with graphical performance "on another level" compared even to an i7.

However, the superlatives quickly evaporated once reviewers shifted their focus to the CPU. TechReport spotted that pure CPU performance per dollar was actually lower than what you'd get from a lowly i3. Moreover, it reckoned you'd only have to spend an extra $70 to buy a much more powerful CPU and a separate graphics card -- an option that comes "awfully close to making the A8-3850 seem irrelevant." Ouch. Nevertheless, if an affordable processor with integrated graphics is what you're after, then it's fair to say this one sets the standard. Click the source links below for full reviews.

AMD Llano desktop APU gets reviewed: the best integrated graphics in town originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A8-3850Accelerated Processing UnitAcceleratedProcessingUnitall-in-oneAMDAMD A8-3850AMD LlanoAMD Llano A8-3850AmdA8-3850AmdLlanoAmdLlanoA8-3850apubenchmarkbenchmarksCPUDIYentry-levelfusionfusion apuFusionApugaminggaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigGPUHD 3000Hd3000htpcintegratedintegrated graphicsIntegratedGraphicsIntel HD 3000IntelHd3000llanoLlano A8-3850llano fusion apuLlanoA8-3850LlanoFusionApumedia pcMediaPcprocessorprocessor speedProcessorSpeedreviewreview round-upreview roundupReviewRound-upReviewRoundupreviewsrigspeedThu, 30 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's ODE gaming PC brings the heat]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/digital-storms-ode-gaming-pc-brings-the-heat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/digital-storms-ode-gaming-pc-brings-the-heat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/digital-storms-ode-gaming-pc-brings-the-heat/#comments
It may look like a space heater (in the best way possible, of course), but what you're looking at is actually Digital Storm's very first pre-built gaming system, the ODE. Available in your choice of "Good," "Better," "Best," or "Ultimate" configurations, the rig packs a Core i7-2600K processor that can be overclocked to 5.0GHz, along with NVIDIA GTX 570 graphics (SLI in all but the lowest config), a standard 8GB of RAM, plus a regular 1TB hard drive that can be paired with an SSD up to 120GB -- not to mention that nice red glow, which shouldn't actually give off much heat thanks to some liquid cooling. Check out the gallery below for a closer look, and hit up the source link to place your order if you like what you see -- this one starts at $1,499.

Gallery: Digital Storm ODE

Continue reading Digital Storm's ODE gaming PC brings the heat

Digital Storm's ODE gaming PC brings the heat originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopdigital stormdigital storm odeDigitalStormDigitalStormOdegaminggaming desktopgaming pcgaming rigGamingDesktopGamingPcGamingRigodeTue, 24 May 2011 18:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Walmart offers custom gaming PCs from iBuyPower, tube socks still only L or XL]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/walmart-offers-custom-gaming-pcs-from-ibuypower-tube-socks-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/walmart-offers-custom-gaming-pcs-from-ibuypower-tube-socks-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/walmart-offers-custom-gaming-pcs-from-ibuypower-tube-socks-stil/#commentsiBuyPower <3 Walmart How's this for unexpected: you can now pop over to Walmart.com and build yourself a custom gaming rig from iBuyPower. Systems start at $599 (though they're currently on sale for $578), come in a choice of five different cases and can be equipped with up to 8GB of RAM and a 2TB hard drive. Both Intel and AMD fans will find CPUs to make them happy, including Core i5 and i7 K-series chips, which have unlocked multipliers for all you thrift-happy overclockers out there. You can also choose from nine different AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards, all the way up to a 1.5GB GeForce GTX480. You won't find seriously heavy-duty hardware like Extreme Edition processors or three-way SLI setups, but you can pick up a pair of $3 flipflops to wear while you lounge around playing Portal 2.

[Thanks, Mark]

Continue reading Walmart offers custom gaming PCs from iBuyPower, tube socks still only L or XL

Walmart offers custom gaming PCs from iBuyPower, tube socks still only L or XL originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdcore i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7gaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigGeForceibuypowerintelintel core i5intel core i7IntelCoreI5IntelCoreI7K SeriesKSeriesnvidiaradeonSandy BridgeSandyBridgewalmartWed, 27 Apr 2011 09:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure Luxury takes DARWINmachine's Hammerhead PC, adds primo parts and lifetime warranty]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/pure-luxury-takes-darwinmachines-hammerhead-pc-adds-primo-part/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/pure-luxury-takes-darwinmachines-hammerhead-pc-adds-primo-part/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/pure-luxury-takes-darwinmachines-hammerhead-pc-adds-primo-part/#comments Does this badass gaming rig look familiar? It should -- it's basically a DARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989 with some sweet, sweet cherries on top. In an attempt to live up to its name, Pure Luxury's pimped it out with an Intel Core i7-990X processor, 12GB of pricey Kingston RAM, two NVIDIA GTX 580 graphics cards, two 128GB SSDs, 2TB of magnetic storage, and a Blu-ray drive for good measure. The company claims the killer combo can boot in four seconds, and run Call of Duty: Black Ops at 1920 x 1200 resolution with 8xMSAA at 285fps. All of those components plug into an ASUS Rampage III Gene motherboard and a 1.2 kilowatt modular power supply to juice the blood-red monster machine, and there's a lifetime warranty with 24/7 phone support. Should any of those expensive parts fail, Pure Luxury says it'll replace them with equal or better performing components and foot the shipping bill too. Of course, all this luxury doesn't come cheap -- you'll drop $9,500 before you see one of these puppies shipped to your house. Makes the original $2,900 Hammerhead look downright affordable, no?

Gallery: Pure Luxury PC press shots

Continue reading Pure Luxury takes DARWINmachine's Hammerhead PC, adds primo parts and lifetime warranty

Pure Luxury takes DARWINmachine's Hammerhead PC, adds primo parts and lifetime warranty originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Travis]

Continue reading Intel Core i7-990X stealthily hits shelves, Origin PC overclocks one to a lap-melting 4.6GHz

Intel Core i7-990X stealthily hits shelves, Origin PC overclocks one to a lap-melting 4.6GHz originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iBuyPower's ironic Chimera line is back with the Chimera XLC. First seen at CES, this bad boy features an extreme! flame motif on the outside of the box -- in addition to the 240mm liquid cooling system in the box. That's right: 240mm radiator, a 200mm fan, and five (count 'em!) 120mm fans. This bad boy also packs an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti GPU, and support for Level 3 Power Drive Overclocking service. Not bad for $1,599, eh? And it's available now. PR after the break.

Continue reading iBuyPower's Chimera XLC sports Core i7, 240mm liquid cooling system: FarmVille will never be the same

iBuyPower's Chimera XLC sports Core i7, 240mm liquid cooling system: FarmVille will never be the same originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chimerachimera xlcChimeraXlccore i7CoreI7gaminggaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRigibuypowerintelintel core i7IntelCoreI7liquid coolingLiquidCoolingsandy bridgeSandyBridgeTue, 15 Feb 2011 03:50:00 EST<![CDATA[DARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989 gaming rig looks ferocious, can attack your desk for $2,900]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/darwinmachine-hammerhead-hmr989-gaming-rig-looks-ferocious-can/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/darwinmachine-hammerhead-hmr989-gaming-rig-looks-ferocious-can/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/darwinmachine-hammerhead-hmr989-gaming-rig-looks-ferocious-can/#commentsDARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989 gaming rig looks feroceous, can attack your desk for $2,900 The giant PC gaming rigs of the last decade are so passé. Hot this year are sleeker, more cut models, models like the DARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989. It looks like a crazy casemod but it's actually a custom-built rig you can order, priced at $2,899 and sporting a vertically mounted NVIDIA GTX460 graphics accelerator, a 2.8Ghz Core i7-860 processor, a combination of SSD and platter-based storage, and a power supply left hanging on the side. It's all aluminum and resin sheets and lovely, though we could probably do without the blue LEDs.

Gallery: Hammerhead HMR98902

DARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989 gaming rig looks ferocious, can attack your desk for $2,900 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casemodcore-i7custom caseCustomCasedarwinmachinegaming pcgaming rigGamingPcGamingRiggtx460hammerheadhmr989Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Origin PC takes Genesis and Big O gaming desktops to 5GHz with overclocked Core i7 2600k]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/origin-pc-takes-genesis-and-big-o-gaming-desktops-to-5ghz-with-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/origin-pc-takes-genesis-and-big-o-gaming-desktops-to-5ghz-with-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/origin-pc-takes-genesis-and-big-o-gaming-desktops-to-5ghz-with-o/#comments Who says you need a vat of liquid nitrogen and a voided warranty to push your gaming rig to 5GHz? Here at CES, Origin PC has just announced one killer upgrade for its Genesis and Big O desktop range: an overclocked Core i7 2600k processor that's pushed to 5GHz from the factory. Naturally, the release coincides with Intel's new Sandy Bridge rollout, with this particular chip touting Turbo Boost 2.0 and an integrated memory controller. You'll also get three-way SLI, a customized liquid cooling setup (phew!) and a refreshed EFI BIOS from ASUS that features "convenient mouse controls and an entirely new user interface." If you're looking for something a wee bit more portable (but not exact bantam), you'll be thrilled to know that its Eon 15 and 17 gaming laptops will also start shipping soon with Intel's second-generation Core i5 / i7 CPUs; pair that with a GeForce GTX 485M, an optional TV tuner and four slots of DDR3 memory, and you'll have yourself a sufficient little LAN party rig. There's no mention of dollars and cents, but we're confident the build sheets will be updated soon on Origin's order pages.

Continue reading Origin PC takes Genesis and Big O gaming desktops to 5GHz with overclocked Core i7 2600k

Origin PC takes Genesis and Big O gaming desktops to 5GHz with overclocked Core i7 2600k originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thermaltake's Level 10 chassis is not only pretty bad-ass in its own right, it's also inspired Stephen "LeatherFace" Popa to do a little case moddin'. The outcome of all this, Rog-R, is described as a "remote operating gaming rig," and it features a remote control, motorized base, and robotic arm: just the thing for playing really, really dirty at your next LAN party. Hit up the source link to get a closer look.

Modder creates robotic Level 10 case, intimidates fellow gamers in the process originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>case modCaseModgamegaminggaming PCGamingPclevel 10Level10modmoddermoddingthermaltakethermaltake level 10ThermaltakeLevel10Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/digital-storms-liquid-chilled-gaming-pc-includes-4-6ghz-core-i7/#comments Mmm, overclocking. If you've been looking to treat yourself this holiday season, there's hardly a better way than with a shiny new gaming PC. Better still, a shiny new gaming PC with a liquid-chilled processor... one that just so happens to be warrantied with a 4.6GHz clock speed. Digital Storm's Hailstorm desktop is now available with a so-called Sub-Zero cooling system, which is described as a series of TEC peltier coolers that work in conjunction with other high-end liquid cooling components to keep Intel's Core i7-980X from boiling over. On the high-end rig, you'll also get 6GB of DDR3 memory, a trio of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (1.5GB) GPUs, a 1200-watt power supply and a bank-breaking $6,903 price tag. Cost-conscious consumers can opt for two lesser systems, with a $4,390 build being equipped with a Core i7-950 and the $3,899 unit creeping by with only a single GTX 460 GPU. But hey, what's a few grand among friends? Promo vid is after the break.

Gallery: Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC

Continue reading Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price

Digital Storm's liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopDigital StormDigitalStormexpensivegaming desktopgaming pcGamingDesktopGamingPchailstormliquid cooledliquid coolingLiquidCooledLiquidCoolingoverclockoverclockedoverclockingpcsub-zerovideowater cooledwater coolingWaterCooledWaterCoolingTue, 23 Nov 2010 07:37:00 EST<![CDATA[iBuyPower debuts AMD-powered Mage XLC M1 gaming desktop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/ibuypower-debuts-amd-powered-mage-xlc-m1-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/ibuypower-debuts-amd-powered-mage-xlc-m1-gaming-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/ibuypower-debuts-amd-powered-mage-xlc-m1-gaming-desktop/#commentsWho says Intel deserves to have all the fun, huh? If you're looking to go a little counter-culture, or you just genuinely prefer AMD's silicon, iBuyPower has a new rig for you to consider. The outfit's Mage XLC X1 has been introduced into its range of liquid cooled solutions, packing a NZXT Phantom enclosure (in black or white, mind you) and a host of configuration options. AMD's Phenom II X6 1055T, 1075T or 1090T can be selected, and the whole lot of 'em will be cooled by Asetek's maintenance-free 240mm large radiator liquid cooling system. Prospective customers can also load it up with 8GB of DDR3 memory, AMD's Radeon HD 5770 graphics card, 1TB of storage space and Windows 7 Home Premium -- among other niceties, of course. Hit the source link if you're looking to say goodbye to (at least) $1,099.

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iBuyPower debuts AMD-powered Mage XLC M1 gaming desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rahul Sood leaving HP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: iBuyPower Gamer Mage and Paladin gaming desktops

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iBuyPower revamps Gamer Mage / Paladin desktops with Radeon HD 6800 GPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CyberPower gets diminutive with LAN Party EVO SFF desktop family originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Sims 3: Ambitions adds a few new things to the mix that you couldn't do in previous versions. It beefs up your Sim's career paths and options, including firefighter, chef, musician, athlete and artist. EA's also added the option to have babies in this new iPhone iteration. Other than that, however, The Sims 3: Ambitions is a streamlined affair with good enough but not astounding graphics, and, if you already play The Sims, a completely expected progression of gameplay. And for us, that progression is fairly addictive. The streamlined version of the full game focuses on the life and career of just one Sim, with a far more limited range of things you can do. Like the previous iPhone version of The Sims 3, life inside of a mobile device is a little more lonely than it was on the desktop: for some reason, my Sim finds less things to do with her time, has less friends, and spends a few minutes at the end of each day sort of just milling around waiting to be tired enough for bed. Fulfilling her whimsical wants (why she wants to kick over garbage cans has never made any sense) is a fun time-waster, but we've always tried to keep our focus razor sharp when honing our Sims, so hobbies have usually come second. Of course, my Sim is also learning to be a gardener. Since her chosen career path was chef, Charlotte (who is named after the author of Jane Eyre and has the honor of being my fourth Sim to bear this name) thought that gardening would be a fitting hobby to cultivate. I haven't yet gotten Charlotte to either the top level of her career or chosen hobby, but I'm fairly certain it's a goal I can achieve... and that's the whole point, isn't it?

For those unfamiliar with the franchise (if that's even possible), this new iteration is probably a great starter kit. For diehards like ourselves, the open-endedness of this is a great, enjoyable time sink, to be sure, but it's also a tiny bit disappointing. Obviously we don't expect the full features of desktop versions of The Sims 3, but we can dare to dream of a day when the iPhone version hooks into the actual game, allowing us a little midday peek into the more fascinating lives of our smaller, incoherent selves. Regardless, EA's glorious franchise loses nothing by wasting our precious downtime in yet another way, and while the mobile versions of The Sims may never replace their full counterparts, these games certainly push the limits of the 'casual' gaming category.

The Sims 3: Ambitions review (iPhone) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Origin PC's Big O desktop: half gaming PC, half Xbox 360, all muscle

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Origin PC's Big O desktop: half gaming PC, half Xbox 360, all muscle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Killer 2100 network card sees $40 price drop, adoption by Alienware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digital Storm Black|OPS series brings NVIDIA 3D Vision for triple-headed 3D gameplay originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI ships 17-inch GX740, complete with Core i7 and Radeon HD 5870 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kicking things off was the ASUS G51Jx-EE, a 3D-ready laptop that cuts out the IR emitter and relies on NVIDIA's 3D Vision active shutter glasses. Secondly, the Eee Top ET2400 provides similar capabilities on an all-in-one desktop (you know, for bedroom movie watchers). Finally, the CD5390 tower was hailed as the "world's most powerful gaming solution," equipped with a GeForce GTX 480 GPU and out-of-the-box support for a trio of 3D LCDs. Sadly, no further details on any of these rigs were shared, but we're hoping to hear more during ASUS' own presser.

Update: We've learned that the Eee Top ET2400 will roll with USB 3.0 support and a 23.6-inch LCD, but the other machines are still shrouded in mystery. We'll be scraping the show floor to find out what we can.

Gallery: NVIDIA / ASUS 3D PC launch lineup at Computex 2010

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NVIDIA ushers in the '3D PC' with ASUS G51Jx-EE, Eee Top ET2400 and CD5390 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle opens US pre-orders for pricey Core i7-based J3 SFF PC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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