February 10, 2010
iBUYPOWER Partners with Asetek
- Develop the 1st and Only Liquid Cooling Solution for the Level 10 Tower

iBUYPOWER is excited to announce the first and only liquid cooling solution for the Thermaltake Level 10 enclosure.  Working together, iBUYPOWER and Asetek engineers have developed a system that allows the mounting of an Asetek Liquid cooling system in the Level 10 Chassis from Thermaltake.  The Levels 10 unique asymmetrical design features individual compartments for various system components, putting space at a premium and conflicts with standard mounting of liquid cooling systems.  The adapted liquid cooling system in iBUYPOWER systems fits a 120mm Asetek LCLC system to the chassis. 

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December 31, 2009
iBUYPOWER to Offer Free Liquid Cooling on all Compatible Desktop Systems

iBUYPOWER to move towards full adoption of liquid cooling on desktop systems

iBUYPOWER is excited to announce it is now offering liquid CPU cooling on all compatible desktop systems, including iBUYPOWER’s signature system Chimera II, at no additional charge in an effort to make liquid cooling more accessible to every customer..  The iBUYPOWER liquid cooling solution features a heat-dissipating 120mm radiator with a water block/pump combination and is the perfect fit for a gamer looking for an affordable overclockable rig.  iBUYPOWER will also continue to offer the Asetek 240mm liquid cooling solution on all of its Paladin XLC units at no additional charge.

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October 23, 2009
iBUYPOWER Upgrades Award-Winning Systems to Windows 7

New OS coupled with next generation graphics cards to take advantage of DirectX 11 Graphics  

iBUYPOWER is excited to announce the availability of the Windows 7 on all its award-winning gaming lines like Chimera, LAN Warrior, and Paladin XLC systems.  The new OS will give gamers the ability to run smoothly run DirectX 11 based games, future-proofing the iBUYPOWER systems and preparing them for next generation gameplay with breathtaking 3D visual effects and the ultra-realistic imagery.

Gamers looking to get the most out of their new systems can take advantage of the iBUYPOWER Labs’ Power Drive Overclocking Service.  iBUYPOWER offers three levels of service – up to 10%, up to 20% and up to 30% overclocking, ranging in price from only $19 for their “Level 1 Power Drive (up to 10% overclock)” to $49 and $99 for level 2 and 3 overclocking.

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September 23, 2009
iBUYPOWER Announces 3 New Systems Featuring the ATI Radeon HD 5850 and 5870 Graphics Cards
iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce the Gamer Fire 480, Gamer Fire 600, and Gamer Mage 855 Gaming PCs. All three systems will all feature the Windows 7 friendly ATI Radeon HD 5850 or 5870 graphics cards. The new GPUs ability to run DirectX 11 based games future-proofs the iBUYPOWER systems, preparing them for next generation gameplay with breathtaking 3D visual effects and the ultra-realistic imagery.

Extreme gamers will relish in the new GPU’s Eyefinity technology, which allows the two new Radeon models to simultaneously drive up to 6 30-inch displays. Additionally, the new graphics cards will lighten the load on the system’s processor by quickly taking on tasks like video transcoding, thus improving overall system performance.

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August 18, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches USB Internal Expansion System
iBUYPOWER is excited to announce its proprietary USB Internal Expansion System (IES Controller), adding to a growing list of exclusive system innovations developed this year, including upgrades such as the Harmony Sound reduction system and iBUYPOWER specialized advanced packaging system. The new system will enhance control and boost power to front panel USB ports and add-ons like card readers. The IES Controller accomplishes this by connecting front panel ports, which often struggle to power USB devices, directly to the computer’s power supply. The system also adds an internal USB port that can be used for storage expansion with a flash drive or for adding USB wireless router.

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July 2, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Paladin XLC “Extreme Liquid Cooling
iBUYPOWER has outfitted each system with the Asetek’s 240mm radiator liquid cooling solution to keep the Paladin XLC running long and cool in a tundra-esque state. The double-sized radiator is paired with 2 massive 230mm fans, which turn at a virtually noiseless 800RPM.

“PC Cooling is a fairly simple concept, the cooler a system runs, the better and longer it will perform,” said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. “The Paladin XLC systems were designed with advanced cooling systems to increase component lifespan, allow for higher clock speeds, and to ensure a better overall gaming experience for our customers.”

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June 1, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Most Powerful 15" Gaming Notebook Ever
Starting at $1,499, the M865TU offers gamers a slew of processors to choose from, including the 2.93GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9800, up to 4GB DDR3 memory, the NVIDIA GTX 260 1GB graphics card, and a vibrant 15.6” WXGA widescreen LCD display with 1680x1050 high definition resolution. Users can even configure their systems with the Intel X-25-M SSD for blazing fast load times.

The NVIDIA GTX 260 graphic card, the best GPU available in a 15” notebook, allows gamers to take full advantage of NVIDIA’s PhysX Technology. The combination creates an unbelievably detailed lifelike gaming environment that was previously unavailable on a 15 inch notebook.

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May 27, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches 15” Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium Gaming Notebook
Starting at just $999, the CZ-10 features the powerful Intel® Montevina Core 2 Duo Mobile Dual-Core Processor, DDR3 memory, the ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card, and a gamer friendly 15.6” WXGA widescreen LCD display with 1366x768 resolution.

The Battalion 101 will be iBUYPOWER’s first notebook to feature the company’s new accidental damage protection plan, which insures all new CZ-10 Premium notebooks against accidental damage such as spills or drops.

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May 21, 2009
LAN Warrior Recieves PC Gamer Editor's Choice Award
The LAN Warrior is one of the most highly rated systems of its category.

“We designed the LAN Warrior for gamers that need more power than a gaming laptop can provide,“ said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. “With space for 2 dual-slot video cards, the LAN Warrior is just as powerful as systems twice its size.”

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May 19, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Chimera X58 and AM3 Gaming Systems
The Chimera systems combine a glossy fiery exterior with clear side paneling and optional internal lighting to give it the unique look gamers crave. Its three 120mm cooling fans, Asetek liquid cooling solution, and front panel thermal display keep the Chimera’s flames at bay, and the system running cool even during the most intense battles.

iBUYPOWER is offering both an Intel Core i7 based system (Chimera X58) and an AMD configuration featuring the AM3 + Phenom II platform (Chimera AM3). The Chimera system supports the multi-GPU solutions from both ATI and NVIDIA to deliver an unparalleled visual experience.

Read More | Customize a Chimera AM3 | Customize a Chimera X58

April 28, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches LAN Warrior-Built for LAN Parties
Unlike previous attempts at SFF gaming systems, the LAN Warrior offers enough firepower to stand toe-to-toe with even the most advanced gaming systems, with room for up to two full-sized dual slot video cards, up to 24GB of Triple Channel DDR3, and a 1000W power supply.

Enthusiasts will appreciate the LAN Warrior's overclocking features and the SupremeFX X-Fi solution, which enhances the gaming experience with realistic sound-effects. iBUYPOWER also includes a carrying strap and harness system for taking the LAN Warrior on the road.

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March 26, 2009
Gamer Fire 585 Reviewed at GameZone
GameZone has reviewed an iBuyPower Gamer Fire 585 and has given it a nearly perfect 9.8/10, and awarded it a GameZone Outstanding award! Excerpt and full review linked below:

"When it comes to the iBUYPOWER brand, the Gamer Fire 585 not only packs a lot of power behind the side panels, but at under $1,500, you are getting a great deal of value for the price tag."

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March 9, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Two Systems Featuring NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision
The Gamer Fire 640 and Gamer Paladin F830 provide immersive gameplay with cutting edge 3D graphics technology

iBUYPOWER, known for its innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to launch two new systems that feature the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision technology. The combination of high-tech wireless glasses, the Samsung 22" SyncMaster 120Hz LCD monitor, the most advanced NVIDIA GeForce graphics hardware and software transforms game play and movie experiences into interactive life-like adventures.

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February 18, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Three New Gaming Systems Available Exclusively at Newegg

iBUYPOWER, known for its innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to announce three new Gamer systems available exclusively on Newegg.com. The Gamer Power 505, Gamer Power 903, and Gamer Extreme 968i range in price from $499-980, and span the gamer spectrum – from the beginner who wants a fresh looking machine at a reasonable price to the advanced gamer looking for a powerful system at a great value.

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February 12, 2009
iBUYPOWER Launches Two New Dragon Based Systems – Gamer HAF 91B and Gamer Fire

iBUYPOWER, known for its innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to announce two new systems based on AMD’s Dragon Platform both under $1,500. The Gamer HAF 91B and Gamer Fire are priced at just $999 and $1,439 respectively and both feature the new AMD Phenom II processors AMD 790GX Crossfire™ chipset, and ATI Radeon 4000 series graphics cards. The new Phenom II processors provide improved performance and power consumption characteristics over older AMD Quad-cores, with value unsurpassed in the consumer CPU market.

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January 15, 2009
iBuyPower at CES

iBuyPower recently showed off several systems in their demo suite at CES. Check out below for press coverage of the event.

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November 17, 2008
Core i7 Systems Now available
iBUYPOWER ANNOUNCES INTEL® CORE™ i7 BASED GAMING RIGS

iBUYPOWER, known for its innovative and award-winning gaming PCs, is excited to launch its new Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based gaming systems – the Paladin F-Series. The can be fully customized to fit the users’ individual tastes. The Paladin F860 will feature the Intel Core-i7 940 processor, while the Paladin F970 will run on the most powerful processor ever designed - the Intel Core-i7 965 processor Extreme Edition. The powerful Paladin F970 also ships with 12GB of DDR3 1333 Memory, the ATI HD 4870X2 2GB DDR5 graphics card, and a dual radiator liquid cooler, to keep it running cool and fast during even the most intense battles.

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