PowerSpec Launches $1,500 Gaming PC

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PowerSpec Launches $1,500 Gaming PC

Powered by Intel® Core(TM) i7(TM) 2600K Processor

HILLIARD, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSpec today announced that it is one of the first brands to market with Intel's latest processor technology - the second generation Intel® Core(TM) processor microarchitecture, which is featured on the new PowerSpec G210 desktop system. The new fully loaded PowerSpec G210 will go on sale January 9 at an incredible $1499.99. 

The PowerSpec G210 is powered by the new Intel Core(TM) i7 2600K processor and Intel DP67BG Extreme Series system board, which Intel introduced today.  PowerSpec has pushed the performance envelope to provide power-hungry PC enthusiasts with unprecedented gaming realism and unparalleled productivity with even the most intense digital media applications.

"Power users and computer enthusiasts are excited about the second generation Intel® Core(TM) i7 processors," says Eric Thompson, NA Director of Channels. "PowerSpec's new G210 system is a great example of the innovative systems that are being developed around Intel's exciting second generation Core processors."

"The PowerSpec G210 will satisfy the most demanding graphics users with a dual-card CrossFire configuration that uses two ATI Radeon 5750 graphics cards, each with an impressive 1 GB of GDDR5 dedicated video memory.  The result is great looking images at unsurpassed frame rates even on the most demanding games," said Herb Doss, PowerSpec's product line manager.

PowerSpec continues its tradition of offering superior value even on the most advanced technology with the PowerSpec G210.  "At PowerSpec, we strive to bring the latest technology first to market with pricing that puts it into reach for more consumers."

                                PowerSpec G210
                                --------------
    Price                                        $1,499.99
    -----                                        ---------
    CPU            Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 2600K Processor
    ---            -------------------------------
    OS             Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 Home Premium
    ---            ----------------------------------
    Systemboard    Intel(R) DP67BG Extreme
    -----------    ---------------------
                    Two ATI Radeon 5750 1GB graphics in
    Video           CrossFire mode
    -----          ------------------------------------
    Memory         8GB DDR3 in Dual Channel mode
    ------         -----------------------------
                    64GB SSD boot drive w/Sandforce
    Internal SSD    Controller
    ------------   --------------------------------
                    Two 1 TB SATA HDDs in RAID 0
    Hard Drives     Configuration
    -----------    -----------------------------
    Wireless       Wireless N networking
    --------       ---------------------
    Multimedia      22x DVD plus or minus RW Dual Layer
     Drive          Optical Drive
    ----------     ------------------------------------
    Chassis        Vortex 3620 ATX
    ----------     ---------------

AVAILABILITY AND LIVE LAUNCH WEBINARS

PowerSpec G210 models go on sale January 9 at MicroCenter stores nationwide and will be available for shipment from http://www.microcenter.com. 

MicroCenter and Intel will host live Webinars on the second generation Intel® Core(TM) processors and PowerSpec G210 on January 9.  Participants can attend at the nearest MicroCenter store or online at http://intelcorp.regsvc.com/MicroCenter. All participants will receive a coupon for a free Tenda W268R wireless N router.

The webinar times at MicroCenter stores are:

January 9th - Noon locally for Central and Pacific time zone locations

January 9th - 1:00 PM locally for Eastern and Mountain time zone locations

The online webinar times are these:

January 9th Session 1 - 1:00 PM EST - Noon CST - 11:00 AM MST - 10:00 AM PST

January 9th Session 2 - 3:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM CST - 1:00 PM MST - Noon PST

ABOUT POWERSPEC

PowerSpec is owned by Micro Electronics, Inc and has offered quality computer systems with superior performance and value since 1992. PowerSpec computers and servers are available at MicroCenter stores nationwide and online at http://www.microcenter.com.

ABOUT MICROCENTER

MicroCenter (a subsidiary of Micro Electronics, Inc. headquartered in suburban Columbus, Ohio) is a technology retailer focused on knowledgeable computer users.  Through its 23 large-market locations nationwide, its eCommerce website http://www.microcenter.com and industry-leading selection of premier brands, MicroCenter reaches huge numbers of active, tech-savvy and upscale customers.  MicroCenter emphasizes presentation of technical solutions through highly trained associates, extensive in-store displays and feature-laden targeted advertising.

MicroCenter store locations:

CA - Tustin and Santa Clara; CO - Denver; GA - Atlanta (2);  IL - Chicago (2);  KS - Kansas City; MA - Boston;   MD - Rockville; MI - Detroit; MN - Minneapolis; MO - St. Louis; NY - Westbury, LI and Yonkers; NJ - North Jersey/Paterson; OH - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus; PA - Philadelphia; TX - Dallas, Houston; VA - Fairfax.

©2011 Micro Electronics, Inc.  All rights reserved.  PowerSpec, MicroCenter and WinBook are registered trademarks of Micro Electronics, Inc.  Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective corporations.

SOURCE  MicroCenter

MicroCenter

CONTACT: Ed Lukens, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-614-850-3270, elukens@microcenter.com

Web Site: http://www.microcenter.com

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