Get exceptional gaming performance at an affordable price with the uniquely styled and intelligently designed iBuyPower Gamer 531AN desktop PC. The clear side panel with neon light accents helps you show off the system's internal workings, and it comes with iBuyPower's standard silent cooling solution. Crafted for gaming enthusiasts looking for a bump in graphics and processing power that won't break the bank, this desktop is powered by the 2.2 GHz AMD Phenom 9500 quad-core processor, which delivers the ultimate megatasking experience by providing direct and rapid information flow between four processor cores, main memory, and graphics and video accelerators.
You'll enjoy enhanced video performance thanks to the 8600M GT with 512 MB of dedicated video RAM. Other features include a 500 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer DVD±RW burner (that also writes CDs), and included optical mouse and keyboard.
This PC also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.
The Basics
- Processor: This desktop is powered by AMD's 2.2 GHz AMD Phenom 9500 quad-core processor, which can speed through advanced multitasking, processor-intensive visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and stunning digital media and entertainment. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom 9000 Series processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance. The 9500 has 2 MB of L2 cache in addition to 2 MB of L3 cache.
All AMD Phenom 9000 series processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks, and AMD's HyperTransport 3.0 technology now provides support for full 1080p high-definition video. And with the next generation Cool‘n’Quiet 2.0 technology reducing heat and noise, the AMD Phenom 9000 Series quad-core processor delivers seamless multitasking and optimum energy efficiency.
- Hard Drive: The ginormous 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) provides more than enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as extra space required for video editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
- Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) will satisfy many users, but this notebook's two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity--perfect for high-end video editing and 3D gaming. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents.
Video/Graphics
Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics card, which provides 512 MB of dedicated RAM for unmatched HD video performance. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), it lets you rip through all of today's most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications. Experience real-time photo editing, or immerse yourself in the most complex, true-to-life gaming environments.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop PC comes with the following external connectors:
- 6 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 front, 4 rear)
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- Digital video output: 2 DVI
- Analog video output: none
- Audio: headphone and microphone (front), 6-channel audio ports (rear)
- 2 PS/2 for connecting mouse and keyboard
- 1 RJ45 for connecting to an Ethernet network
- 1 parallel printer port
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Edition (60 days)
What's in the Box
This package contains the iBuypower 531AN desktop PC, power cord, mouse and keyboard, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.
Product Description
Introducing the iBUYPOWER Gamer-531AN gaming machine, customized and tuned to have the best performance with an AMD Phenom Q9500 quad core processor and dual NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics cards, this system is crafted for enthusiasts looking for more graphics and processing power in their next PC. iBUYPOWER’s standard silent cooling solution and enthusiast chassis allow for more upgradability in the future and the standard Windows Vista Premium is the next generation platform for DirectX 10 gaming. Show the system off with a clear side panel, a preinstalled neon light accents the system’s graphics and internals. iBuypower ships all systems with professional cable management, providing the ideal tunnel for airflow within the system. iBUYPOWER systems are standard with 3 years limited warranty and life time technical support.
