Not every PC gamer can mod his/her PC. So when if you are looking for a machine that looks capable of gaming then Packard Bell’s ipower X2.0 is what you really want. Unveiled at the Electronic Sports World Cup in Paris, the machine is glossy, and looks every bit capable of delivering performance. Dubbed a “second-generation” gaming machine, the ipower X2.0 will be available around Christmas in Europe, ranging €999 to €1799. Packard Bell has kept design considerations at the top while making this machine and a look is enough to prove as much. Translucent sides with red LED lights exude glow and reveal inner secrets of the machine. Host of options are available to the gamers and they can choose between: GeForce 9800GX2, or the ATI Radeon HD4870 for graphics, the Intel Core 2 Quad or Intel Core 2 for processing power, and 5000GB to 3TB of storage. Other specs include:
• 21-in-1 card reader
• E-SATA port
• Blu-ray Disc drive
• 7.1 HD audio system
• Hybrid TV tuner
• Gaming keyboard and mouse
For hard core gamers, overheating won’t be a problem at all since ipower X2.0 has three 120mm fans to provide for long gaming hours. To add to the total package is Packard Bell Premium Deluxe Pack of software which has goodies like games, Adobe Photoshop elements 6, Norton Internet Security 2008 and MS Works 9. And in case you are not satisfied with anything, there’s an option to go in for enhancements, which would be quite easy with a tool-less entry. It is obvious where all PC gamers need to head in the holidays season this year.
