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"Alienware Brings Hardcore Gaming to the Mainstream with Launch of Area-51 750i Desktop

-- Utilizes the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI motherboard
-- Intel quad-core processing and dual graphics from NVIDIA or ATI
-- Mainstream gamers can configure a system starting at $1,049
MIAMI --(Business Wire)-- Nov 13, 2008 Alienware, Dell’s premier high-performance PC gaming brand, launches the Area-51® 750i desktop. Engineered around its namesake NVIDIA nForce® 750i SLI® motherboard, this system delivers a combination of performance and flexibility guaranteed to appeal to a broad range of users.
Whether you’re looking for a system that can take on today’s most popular titles or a hardcore rig capable of dominating next-generation DirectX® 10 games such as Crysis® or Far Cry® 2, the Area-51 750i can be easily customized to fit your needs. The base configuration delivers intense gaming performance at a budget-friendly starting price of $1,049, while more aggressive configurations include the Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU, NVIDIA® SLI® or ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU graphics, up to 8GB of DDR2 memory and a 64-bit OS.
The News:
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 quad-core processor for blistering speeds
NVIDIA nForce 750i Motherboard featuring 45 nanometer Intel quad-core support
Dual ATI® Radeon™ HD 4870 X2 graphics cards for quad-GPU performance
Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280 graphics cards for outstanding gaming performance
8GB of DDR2 memory for extreme multitasking capabilities
Windows Vista 64-bit OS for maximizing your hardware’s potential
PCI-Express 2.0 for twice the speed and bandwidth of the previous generation
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“The Area-51 750i desktop is one of the most robust computers we’ve ever developed,” says Marc Diana, product marketing manager for Alienware. “There is something here for everyone – from the entry-level system to the high-end maxed out configuration – the Area-51 750i promises an experience that will fit your gaming needs and your budget.”
“We’re excited to have the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI motherboard as the centerpiece of this aggressive platform,” says Tom Petersen, director of SLI products at NVIDIA. “With support for PCI-Express 2.0, NVIDIA SLI, GeForce GPUs with support for PhysX and CUDA, DirectX 10 and more, the nForce 750i delivers an unbeatable system for gamers and enthusiasts alike.”
For more information on the Alienware Area-51 750i desktop, please visit: www.alienware.com/750i.
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About Alienware
Alienware, Dell’s premier high-performance PC gaming brand, offers unique and award-winning computers that incorporate state–of–the–art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in innovation and was ranked in PC World’s “The 25 Greatest PCs of All Time.” Alienware manufactures a diverse selection of customizable high-performance desktop and notebook systems that are targeted toward a broad range of customers, ranging from gamers to government agencies. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information, please visit Alienware Computers - Custom-Built Gaming Desktops and Notebooks or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).
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