Alienware has put out their first small form factor gaming PC, which squeezes in a desktop performance spec into a chassis that’s about as large as a console system. Called the Alienware X51, the compact PC’s frame measures only 3.7 inches wide, but has enough interior space to pack in a spec that includes 2nd Gen Intel Core i processors, and a GeForce (up to GTX 555) graphics card.
Looking to upgrade to a gaming rig that’ll literally get you in the game? CyberPower just announced a new line of 3D Vision gaming systems built to support Nvidia’s 3D Vision tech—complete with fast-refresh monitors and 3D glasses—right from out of the box. It’s a pretty big box though; the systems come with 3D-ready 22-inch Samsung 2233RZ LCD displays, 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses, and a high-end spec that’s configured to power smooth, eye-popping 3D gaming performance.
Intel has officially introduced what should be the brains behind tomorrow’s high-end gaming rigs called the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition. Intel’s first 32nm, six-core processor for consumer desktops, this new chip can handle 12 computing threads. It’s basically the fastest desktop processor on the planet—at least until they make a new one.
With the sheer number of laptops and netbooks announced and released everyday, it’s really hard to get excited anymore. But we’ve been waiting for this one: Alienware’s M11x, a (very) compact, netbook-sized gaming laptop. Last week, all we got were teasers, a base price, and a vague release date, but they finally put up the preorder page today, so we got a chance to check out the actual list of upgrade options.
