CyberPower Gamer Xtreme XT System

 

One thing we've always appreciated about CyberPower is that the company uses off-the-shelf parts, freeing the end-user from needlessly frustrating (and costly) proprietary restrictions.  It's the same practice employed by boutique OEM vendors at a much higher price tag, but CyberPower manages to keep the tally competitive with what you would expect to pay at Newegg, sometimes even coming ahead of the popular DIY e-tailer.  It's this middle ground between bulk OEMs (think Dell and HP) and specialized boutique OEMs (Falcon Northwest and Velocity Micro) that CyberPower has carved a living for itself, providing a logical alternative for enthusiasts lacking the time or confidence to build their own machine.

But no matter how well thought out the idea, it all comes down to implementation.  While we haven't been disappointed with the CyberPower machines we've reviewed in the past, we've yet to have our socks knocked off.  CyberPower's new Gamer Xtreme XT has the potential to do just that, utilizing Intel's freshly minted Core i7 platform, a smokin' fast HIS Radeon HD 4870 X2 videocard, and a Blu-ray burner all wrapped up in an affordable package.  Keep reading to find out if this newest addition to CyberPower's gaming lineup dazzles or disappoints.

Specifications

Model	Gamer Xtreme XT
Processor	Intel Core i7-920 (2.66GHz)
RAM	3GB (3x1GB) Kingston Tri-Channel DDR3-1333
Motherboard	Asus P6T X58 SLI / CrossFire
Hard Drive(s)	Western Digital 1TB SATA II
Videocard(s)	HIS Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB
Optical Drive(s)	Liteon 4O1S Blu-ray Sony 20X DVD/CD Burner with Lightscribe
Power Supply	Corsair 650W
Case	Cooler Master Centurion 590
OS and Peripherals	Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Logitech EX 110 Cordless Combo