Custom system builder AVADirect this week announced new desktops and notebooks built around Intel’s recently released Sandy Bridge platform, paving the way for more affordable configurations with increased performance.
“We always knew the day would come when hybrid solutions were much more affordable within the boundaries of bleeding-edge performance,” said Misha Troshin, a broken hearted Cleveland Cavaliers fan and CMO and co-owner of AVADirect. “We offer products that catch the interest of any consumer: desktops, notebooks, workstations, servers, all-in-one, and small form factors that already have numerous prestige characteristics that cannot be found anywhere else; Sandy Bridge is simply the ‘icing on the cake.’”
There are several customizable configurations to choose from, including an entry-level Sandy Bridge desktop that starts out at around $485. That gets you an Intel Core i5 2300 (2.8GHz) processor, Gigabyte GA-H67M-D2 motherboard, 2GB of Kingston DDR3-1066 RAM, a 1TB 7200RPM hard drive, DVD burner, a basic case, and a 585W Orion power supply. Tack on another $100 for Windows 7 Home Premium, or rock out with Linux (various distros available ranging from $11 to $25).
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