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| Release date | May 23, 2006 | October 01, 2007 | |||
| The Bottom Line | Alienware's Quad SLI PC features four distinct 3D graphics processors, placing it among the most advanced consumer PCs around. But we're not convinced that this expensive Nvidia technology delivers enough 3D muscle for the money. Furthermore, we'd caution anyone about buying an ultra-high-end desktop now, with Windows Vista and new 3D features right around the corner. | Alienware delivers most of what we expect in a high-end gaming PC, but without 64-bit Vista support, the Area-51 ALX's overall performance is limited. It's the fastest thing going for PC gaming, but at this price we expect the complete package. | HP's Blackbird 002 earns the highest rating this editor has ever given a desktop PC. Its design rivals the Apple Mac Pro, it takes risks that benefit your upgrade path, it's fast, and it's competitively priced. If you can afford it, and you want a high-end gaming PC, buy this one. End of story. | ||
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| Graphics Controller |
PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GX2 - 512 MB |
Info unavailable |
ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3850 - 5120 MB |
PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra |
ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3870 X2 - 5120 MB |
| Storage Removable |
None |
Info unavailable |
None |
Info unavailable |
None |
| TV Tuner Type |
None |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Multi-GPU Configuration |
2 dual GPU cards (Quad SLI) |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
2 single GPU cards (SLI) |
Info unavailable |
| Optical Storage (2nd) |
DVD?RW (?R DL) |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Storage Controller |
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) ; IDE ( ATA-133 ) |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
RAID |
Info unavailable |
| Type |
Personal computer |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Personal computer |
Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive (2nd) |
- None |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 |
Info unavailable |
| Printer |
None |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Optical Storage |
DVD?RW (?R DL) with LightScribe Technology |
Info unavailable |
DVD?RW |
DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM with LightScribe Technology |
DVD?RW |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
1 year warranty ( On-site ) |
Info unavailable |
1 year warranty |
1 year warranty |
1 year warranty |
| RAM |
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - PC3200 |
4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz |
2 GB DDR II SDRAM |
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz - PC2-6400 |
2 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Cache Memory |
2 MB L2 cache |
Info unavailable |
2 MB L2 cache |
8 MB L2 cache |
12 MB L2 cache |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
9.9 in x 25.0 in x 19.0 in |
10.5 in x 21.9 in x 23.6 in |
9.9 in x 25.0 in x 19.0 in |
| Weight | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
72.1 lbs |
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