Tuesday, February 17, 2009

HP shrinks Firebird gaming PC with Voodoo


The Firebird's specifications provide a more specific idea of what Rahul means. Two configurations will be available at launch on January 9, the Firebird 802 for $1,799 and the Firebird 803 for $2,099.
Firebird with VoodooDNA 802
$1,799
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 with 6MB L2 cache
Nvidia Nforce 760S chipset
4GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM
(2) 512MB Nvidia GeForce 9800S graphics cards
(2) 250GB 5,400rpm hard drives
Dual-layer DVD burner
Gigabit Ethernet
Integrated audio

The XFX X58i Motherboard is Geared Towards Core i7 Enthusiasts


As soon as Intel's latest processor technology, the Intel Core i7, was officially launched in November 2008, a slew of Core i7-related products were also announced. These products were mostly either new desktop systems, new motherboards using the new Intel X58 Express chipset, or new triple-channel DDR3 memory kits. As the Core i7 represents the latest iteration of Intel processors, the Core i7 products ran the gamut from entry-level, low-end products up to high-end products designed for the hardcore enthusiast to tweak and overclock. And as the Core i7 presents potentially unprecedented levels of consumer-level computing performance, it is the ideal platform for enthusiasts to work with.