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When it comes to gamers they want the newest and most powerful gaming systems out there. They really only have 2 choices, build a gaming PC themselves or get a custom gaming PC built for them. There are really only a few of reliable, well known custom builders out there and today we will be taking a look at a system from once such builder, iBUYPOWER. They have sent us their brand new Gamer Paladin E870 gaming system that sports an Intel Core i7 870 processor, 2x Radeon 4890’s, 8GB of memory and liquid cooling. Let’s take a look…
Specs:
Intel Core i7 870 Processor
8GB Corsair Dominator DD3-1600 Memory
2x ATI Radeon 4890’s
ASUS P7P55D Deluxe
Asetek Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ 240mm radiator
1000W Extreme Power Supply
128GB Kingston SSDNow V Series SSD
1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive
LG Blu-Ray Re-Writer
12-in-1 internal flash card reader
Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth module
Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid Tower Gaming Case
– Killer Bee Paint Job
iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard
iBUYPOWER internet mouse
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Price: $2675
Prices start at: $1739
Packaging
The iBUYPOWER system came in a HUGE box! Opening the box up you will find a notice making sure you check to make sure everything is included in the box. They also provide numbers and e-mail addresses in case there are any problems. Opening the box up there is a large piece of foam.
Moving the foam out of the way we find a Cooler Master HAF 922 box with the system inside, an accessories bag, and a keyboard. The case itself is protected with the normal protection provided by the HAF 922 case box.
When you get the system out of the box you will notice 2 orange stickers pointing to the 2 thumbscrews on the back of the case. This is because iBUYPOWER wants you to open the system and remove the foam insert that is on the inside. This is one of the first systems I’ve seen with a foam insert. It helps protect everything inside and keeps things from moving around during shipping.
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Thats quite the preconfigured system from iBUYPOWER.
Thats quite the preconfigured system form iBUYPOWER.
wow, you get a lot for what you pay for. I also, like the packaging they provided and the capabilites of this rig *drool*
wow, you get a lot for what you pay for. I also, like the packaging they provided and the capabilites of this rig *drool*
Just imagine how everything would be if they didn't use any foam inserts :O
doa, probably, lol
Just imagine how everything would be if they didn't use any foam inserts :O
doa, probably, lol
Just imagine how everything would be if they didn't use any foam inserts :O
doa, probably, lol
I hope people buy from these guys instead of Dell etc.
I hope people buy from these guys instead of Dell etc.
lol Love the bumble bee paint job, definately makes your comp stand out from the rest of them.
lol Love the bumble bee paint job, definately makes your comp stand out from the rest of them.
Not really a big fan of the large strip down the side panel.
agreed, those companies such as dell, acer, gateway, hp etc. all put in the crappy stuff, and trick the general user into thinking they're buying something nice. That was once me =(, bought one laptop and one desktop from hp, and they both failed w/in one year
Maybe it would have looked nicer if they made it added more stripes. instead of just one large one with a smaller one above and below.
Not really a big fan of the large strip down the side panel.
agreed, those companies such as dell, acer, gateway, hp etc. all put in the crappy stuff, and trick the general user into thinking they're buying something nice. That was once me =(, bought one laptop and one desktop from hp, and they both failed w/in one year
Maybe it would have looked nicer if they made it added more stripes. instead of just one large one with a smaller one above and below.
Not everyone knows how to build a custom setup or have the know how. OEM machines like Dell etc are fine for general users.
Or maybe none at all.
Not everyone knows how to build a custom setup or have the know how. OEM machines like Dell etc are fine for general users.
Or maybe none at all.
it has to be called, killer bee for a reason. clearly it's what their aiming at.
If i was them, i'd rather go to a local shop, they usually have pretty competitive prices, plus by going to them, you know what is going into your machine.
I'd rather build it myself. I never trust anyone to build a computer but myself.
If that was the case using a honeycomb pattern would have made more sense.
it has to be called, killer bee for a reason. clearly it's what their aiming at.
If i was them, i'd rather go to a local shop, they usually have pretty competitive prices, plus by going to them, you know what is going into your machine.
I'd rather build it myself. I never trust anyone to build a computer but myself.
If that was the case using a honeycomb pattern would have made more sense.
i'm sure that would be much uglier than the current stripe.
most local shops are honest, else they'd have no business
i'm sure that would be much uglier than the current stripe.
most local shops are honest, else they'd have no business
I would be nice if they put in the latest video card 5870 and Windows 7 64bit OS then I can understand the price.
I would be nice if they put in the latest video card 5870 and Windows 7 64bit OS then I can understand the price.