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HP to Offer Custom Compaq Gaming PCs

Posted by simoniker on from the tricked-out dept.

PunkerTFC writes "Announced in the run-up to E3, Hewlett-Packard will offer custom built-to-order gaming machines under the Compaq brand, according to Reuters. The machines will be avalible in June or July and 'offer a range of options with standard, off-the-shelf components.' HP has been selling a Compaq gaming machine on a limited basis through a few select retailers already - apparently, 'Those pilot sales... convinced the company that it could compete in a market where well-known specialty manufacturers like Alienware, Voodoo and Falcon Northwest face increasing competition from mainstream players like Dell Inc'. The X Gaming machines will feature 'a standard chassis from CoolerMaster, known for its work in keeping system noise down while also decreasing heat, and red glowing lights in front and back what will make it stand out in the dark.'"

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  1. HP by PingPongBoy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I love games!

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    1. Re:HP by davidle · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Loving games is trolling. Fantastic!

  2. Eff Pee by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    why do donuts resemble toilet seats?

  3. beowulf by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    a beowulf cluster of these things would be awesome, but I, for one, welcome our hp/compaq custom built gaming pc overlords.

  4. Wow.. by FunWithKnives · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    "X Gaming machines..."

    "red glowing lights in front and back..."

    Yeah.. I think I'll pass on this one...

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  5. Re:They should just sell case badges... by Mateito · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I read that as "Case badgers ".

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  6. Red glowing lights? by GetPFunky · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Must be the reason the Borg were so successful with their Red Laser Sight. WHO KNEW!?!?

  7. HP Sucks by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Given,

    My last attempt to get support through HP's India operations I'd say avoid HP/compaq like the plague.

  8. Re:Red lights! by nightsweat · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    How is that redundant? I posted when there were only 15 posts showing.

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