iBuyPower has released their latest Chimera 2 gaming PC series in order to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The Chimera 2 gaming PC series is available in five customizable forms including the Chimera 2-F, Killer Chimera 2-F, Chimera 2-E, Chimera 2-Q, and Killer Chimera 2-Q. All models feature either Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, or AMD Phenom II x4 processor, either ATI or nVidia graphics card, and support up to 16 to 24 GB of DDR3 memory. These gaming PCs also comes with the Creative Labs SoundBlaster X-Fi card, power supplies up to 1200 Watts, liquid cooling options, Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit, and support a wide variety of storage capability including 7 internal 3.5-inch drive bays and 4 external 5.25 bays for optical drives. The price starts at $999 upwards, depending on the specs. More
Acer has upgraded its Predator Gaming PC series with impressive specs to support latest video games. Available only 100 units, the Limited Edition Predator ASG7711-A46 comes jam packed with a powerful Intel Core i7-960 processor with an Intel X58I + ICH10R chipset, a 1GB nVidia GeForce GTS-260 graphics card, a 1TB of hard disk drive, a 6GB of DDR3 memory (upgradable up to 12GB), a Blu-ray drive, a DVD Super Multi drive, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, and Gigabyte Ethernet with Dual LAN support. This limited edition gaming PC will be released in Japan on November 27th, 2009 for 289,800 Yen or approx. $3,259. [Akihabara]
Although small, the VOT550 mini computer from ViewSonic is powerful. It is powered by a 2.2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor with a 4GB of RAM, a 500GB HDD, a built-in Blu-Ray drive, and Microsoft Windows 7. The ViewSonic VOT550 comes in a sleek piano black casing that will look great alongside the majority of LCD or plasma TVs. This Mac Mini alternative also supports a total of six USB 2.0 ports (two at the front and four at the rear), and an S/PDIF port to connect with your AV receiver. In addition, there is also a Kensington lock that provides an optimum physical security. The ViewSonic VOT550 mini PC is priced at $949 each. [ViewSonic]
Myka has proudly released a new nettop PC, which is designed to be used with your HDTV. Known as the Myka ION nettop, the computer comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 Dual Core Processor, an nVidia aMCP7A ION chipset, a 2GB of DDR2 RAM and an integrated nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics. Additional features include six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA, e-SATA, LAN, 2 S/PDIF-out ports (coaxial/optical), and three Audio jacks (line-out, line-in, mic-in). The Myka ION nettop uses Ubuntu 9.10 with a wide range of software for all your home media needs. If you want one, you can purchase this nettop for $379 each. [Myka]
The LPC-395F is the latest fanless mini PC from Stealth that adopts Intel’s energy efficient Atom N270 processor technology. Measuring at only 6.54-inch x 6.18-inch x 1.89-inch, the computer comes with a rugged aluminum chassis, a 2GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet, an optional WiFi, and a built-in compact flash card slot that can be used to boot the PC. The Stealth LPC-395F also supports a removable hard drive with up to 500GB of storage space for archived data. The Stealth LPC-395F Fanless Mini PC is priced at $795 without a hard drive. [Stealth]
You are lucky if you are living in Japan, because LUXA2 will launch their latest LUXA2 PC Case LM300 Touch Pro in that country under the LVA20052N1Z code name. This aluminum HTPC case features a 7-inch touchscreen LCD with a 1024×768 resolution. Sadly, the LUXA2 PC Case LM300 Touch Pro retails for a hefty 75,000 Yen or around $825. [Akihabara]
Here is the QOOQ kitchen computer that was specially designed to withstand the rough of being used in a kitchen. The computer will store all of your recipes in a digital format. There are complete meal preparation videos to show you the art of cooking, recipes, ingredient information and a magazine all built-in. The QOOQ kitchen computer connects to the internet via Ethernet or WiFi. In addition, you can also subscribe a monthly updates to ensure you and the family never eat the same meal twice. The QOOQ kitchen computer retails for €349 ($517) with pre-loaded 500 recipes. Monthly updates costs €12.95 ($19). [Product Page]
PC maker Haleron has entered the nettop market by releasing the H-BOX line of nettops that will run on a dual core Intel Atom 330 processor and an nVidia ION graphics. Weighing at under 1kg, the Haleron H-BOX provides five USB 2.0 ports, a 320GB hard drive, a 2GB of RAM, an HDMI output, Ethernet connectivity, VGA, microphone and headphone jacks and a memory card reader. The computer is available with Windows XP, Windows 7, or Linux. [Haleron]
If you are looking for a new all-in-one computer for use in your office or home, then check out the new Lenovo IdeaCentre B500 that comes in a unique angular design. The desktop is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad processor with a 4GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, DVD or Blu-ray options and an optional TV tuner with remote control. [Gizmodo]
Computer case maker NZXT has unveiled a new gaming chassis called the GAMMA. Priced at under $50, the case supports for six fans, but only one rear 120mm fan is included with the case. The GAMMA features pre-drilled watercooling holes on the backplate and mounting holes for a dual radiator at the top. The case also has a mesh front panel for airflow and lots of wire routing options on the motherboard tray and other places. [NZXT]
