BFG Tech. inadvertently unveils new Core i7 CPUs

BFG Technologies has just announced its new hardcore gaming systems, the Phobos Advanced and the Phobos Elite. The Phobos Advanced will feature the new Core i7 950 and the Phobos Elite will feature the Core i7 975 CPU.

BFG is also stating that these two new machines are the first ever to offer one-touch CPU and GPU overclocking via front-mounted touch panel on the tower itself. Additionally, there is an integrated iPhone / iPod dock on the top of the tower.

The Phobos rigs can be ordered right now starting at $5,000 (Advanced) / $8,000 (Elite).

BFG Technologies' Phobos, the only gaming system featuring one-touch overclocking, to offer new Intel Core i7 950 & 975 Processors

Lake Forest, IL – (June 1, 2009) – BFG Technologies®, Inc., the leading North American and European supplier of advanced NVIDIA-based 3D graphics cards, and award-winning power supplies announced today that the Phobos™ Advanced and Elite Editions Gaming/Home Theater System now come standard with Intel's Core i7 950 and 975 processors respectively. The upgraded processors are now the default CPUs for the Phobos Advanced and Elite and are available at no additional charge to customers.

"Since first announcing the Phobos we have been committed to offering the best components available in order deliver unbelievable performance," said John Malley, Senior Director of Marketing for BFG Technologies. "Offering these processors is the only logical step for company like ours that is hell bent on building the best systems possible."

Being one of the first system builders to offer the new processors is yet another example of that commitment in a long line of achievements for BFG and the Phobos Systems. BFG Phobos firsts include:

* First Ever One-Touch CPU & GPU Overclock Functionality
* The First Touch panel LCD on a High Performance
* Gaming/Home Theater PC
* In-Home Concierge Service
* First iPod/iPhone Dock on a High Performance
* Gaming/Home Theater PC


Availability

The Phobos Systems are available now at www.bfgsystems.com. For more information, including additional configuration options and Phobos FAQs, please visit www.bfgsystems.com.

Core i7 desktop starting @ $1049 - Mouse Computer

I wish I lived near Akihabara! The great minds at Mouse Computer have started selling a built-to-order Core i7 equipped desktop at US$1049. The Lm-i460S will use either Windows XP Home/Pro SP3 or Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit (with the option of upgrading to the Ultimate version, as well).

The standard specs for the Lm-i460S feature the Core i7-920 (2.66GHz) processor, 3GB of RAM (PC3-10600), Intel X58 Express, a 1TB HDD, DVD Super Multi and GeForce 9500GT (512MB of VRAM).

You can obviously upgrade your PC with a Core i7 945 (3.ooGHz) or 965 (3.20GHz), up to 12GB of RAM, a 1.5 or 2TB HDD, a Blu-Ray Burner (8x) and a GeForce 9800GT (512MB of VRAM) or GT250 (1GB of VRAM).

The specs on the lower-end model are great for the price. However, you will still have to grab a monitor, if you need one.

Price: Starting at US$1049 / 777 Euro / 100,802 Yen
Region: Japan only
Availability: Out Now