HP Virtus revealed

We don't yet know a lot about this happening new HP desktop, except that it's been dubbed the Virtus and it's got some fairly slick design. We'll hit you up with more as we get it -- for now, bask in our gallery of leaked shots.

Gallery: HP Virtus revealed

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[Nick @ Aug 29th 2007 1:47PM]

why not just call it the HP "Voodoo".

[Matt @ Aug 29th 2007 1:48PM]

If you knew exactly about the Voodoo/HP acquisition, you would know this has nothing to do with Voodoo.

[Neal @ Aug 29th 2007 2:23PM]

Looks like possibly HP's second Home Server box to me. 4 drive bays up front just like the other one possibly.

[jg @ Aug 29th 2007 5:09PM]

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9768551-1.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Crave

Yes, it has something to do with Voodoo...

[Mike Botros @ Aug 29th 2007 5:15PM]

You're gonna say "yes it does" and back yourself up with someone's "If we had to guess..."

I hope you never use a blog post that says "if we had to guess" as a source for a research paper.

[Thomas Klovert @ Aug 30th 2007 5:59PM]

Im cocky and smarter than everyone... you must know nothing cuz i know everything and everyone is dumb.

[Simon P @ Aug 29th 2007 1:53PM]

i tell you what. regardless of innards, i'd rather have to stare at this all day than the bland grey/blue hunk of arse i have to stare at now.

[McGinley @ Aug 29th 2007 2:49PM]

Why would you be staring at your PC in the first place?

[Simon P @ Aug 29th 2007 2:54PM]

it's generally still more interesting than whatever work i have up on the screen.....

ignore the version of this down below. goofed on the reply

[Rainier @ Aug 29th 2007 1:56PM]

I don't know...."Virtus" spelled too close to "Virus" and may drive some consumers away.

[Nando @ Aug 29th 2007 2:06PM]

That's what I read at first: "HP Virus"

[Nando @ Aug 29th 2007 2:07PM]

It's like making the mistake of naming a computer "HP Herpeis." lol

[tyfoff @ Aug 29th 2007 3:17PM]

I read the same thing. I had to go back and make sure they didn't actually mispell it.

That is a big naming mistake!!

At least they won't have to worry about anyone trying to steal their trademark. I don't foresee anyone wanting to make a Virus, sorry, Virtus computer.

[alex @ Aug 29th 2007 1:54PM]

I hope that that's not a handle on the top, it looks pretty weak to lift all that weight if it is. Knowing people they'll try to lift that sucker and SNAP! BOOM! say good-bye to your $1700 rig.

[Tim @ Aug 29th 2007 1:54PM]

Hey, HP learned something! People like pretty things. Good job, HP.

[DarkAardvark @ Aug 29th 2007 2:21PM]

now if we can forward this message to dell

[Mark @ Aug 29th 2007 1:55PM]

Looks great, lets just hope the inside is as good as the outside

[The Pepto Pimp @ Aug 29th 2007 1:57PM]

OMG, that the sexiest non-Apple design I've seen in years. Maybe ever!

[Sirnoobius @ Aug 29th 2007 2:49PM]

what's it for? OEMs usually try to rip gamers off with designer cases but that looks too fruity for a gaming PC.

[MxSix @ Aug 29th 2007 1:57PM]

That looks really cool. It's good to see companies focusing on design now.

[abelIAN @ Aug 29th 2007 1:59PM]

Where are all the stickers?!

[Homeboy @ Aug 29th 2007 4:00PM]

No wonder HP is selling more computers than Dell. They are putting in efforts in the design department. Dell computers are equally as boring as the company logo.

[Shadowise @ Aug 29th 2007 1:58PM]

Shame you can't buy empty PC cases like this off the shelf.

[comrade @ Aug 29th 2007 2:05PM]

Looks nice, but that artwork reminds me of wyld stallyns for some reason...

[headsign @ Aug 29th 2007 4:58PM]

I also read "HP Virus". Did you know that over 80% of the human population has already been infected with it?

[PM @ Aug 29th 2007 2:19PM]

I hope the insides are as powerful as the outside (visually). This with an 8800GTX, an X6800, and some Corsair DDR2 RAM would definately be powerful enough of a threat for XPS.

One thing I have doubts about is the name. Like another poster mentioned here, the name sounds too close to virus....which is what first came to my mind when I read the name. Hmm...

I like the honeycomb grill design on the side...that's very cool. So where does this case design stand compared to others? In my opinion, this is where it would stand:

1. Apple's Mac Pro design
2. CoolerMaster Stacker CM830
3. Alienware Area-51 ALX variation
4. Dell XPS
5. HP's Virtus
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Others:

6. Coolermaster WaveMaster
7. Coolermaster Soprano
8. VoodooPC
9. LianLI designs
10. NZXT Lexa design

I made that list with design originality in mind. It's only my opinion ofcourse, definately that HP case is in the Top 5.

[Steve @ Aug 29th 2007 2:28PM]

Thermaltake makes the Soprano, not Coolermaster.

Forgive me for nitpicking.

[PM @ Aug 29th 2007 2:34PM]

@ Steve

Ah my mistake mate. I was so quick in writing that, that it never crossed my mind.

[trix @ Aug 29th 2007 2:21PM]

i think if they changed the blue to white, and make it a black and white model, that would look sweet.

[ct^ @ Aug 29th 2007 2:30PM]

ZOMG IPHONE CHROME BORDERS!!1!ELEVEN!

[robothouse @ Aug 29th 2007 4:32PM]

FAIL

[The Aggie CEO™ @ Aug 29th 2007 2:30PM]

damn thats a tight ass case........

can I buy JUST that?? lol

[Core @ Aug 29th 2007 2:48PM]

That does look pretty sleek. My first ever PC was an HP, has lasted for years, and is still going. So if my next computer is not one I build I may check that out.

[Iscariote @ Aug 29th 2007 2:49PM]

It looks like lipstick on a pig.

[me @ Aug 29th 2007 3:20PM]

yeah i think it looks hot too

[riggs @ Aug 29th 2007 4:17PM]

that would be a compliment had it been spiderpig

[Simon P @ Aug 29th 2007 2:53PM]

it's generally still more interesting than whatever work i have up on the screen.....

[bob e @ Aug 29th 2007 2:58PM]

There is a reason HP is number one.

Design, price and availability. Dell had better come up with something other than silver painted Inspirons if they want to catch HP again.

[darkstar @ Aug 29th 2007 3:09PM]

time to invest in HP!!!

[paragraph @ Aug 29th 2007 3:31PM]

I'm hoping the screen printing isn't set, thats a pretty damn feminine design going on there. However the multiple shots show two designs, so it's probably not in stone.

The one thing that troubles me is the shot in the middle. WTF is up with that cord coming out the back O.o USB? if so, WTFZORZ!?

[Ken @ Aug 29th 2007 3:51PM]

Sorry, I'm not sold. So far all I see is a computer box. It's not an integrated CPU in a monitor or small footprint computer. This is just a box. A pretty box, but still a box. I love the design cues, but the function is uninspired. Drive bay doors? That is such a cop out. It's easy to make something pallatable if you cover up the uglies. THe hard part is making the uglies pretty. Apple has had good success in this regard (mind you I am no Apple fanboy). Nokia's new line of cell phones also seem to stress the function as well as the form.

Why not use an ITX platform to develope an integrated monitor/CPU with the styling cues shown here?

[mgab @ Aug 29th 2007 4:33PM]

3 words: I want one.

[b_a_boone @ Aug 29th 2007 4:33PM]

HP Sirocco Black Designer Edition.

[aj @ Aug 29th 2007 4:47PM]

i mistakenly read it as "HP Virus" :P

[JJ @ Aug 29th 2007 5:08PM]

That actually looks really nice. O.o

Beats how Dell's XPS desktop PCs look like by a long shot. -_-;

And, it's not as flashy as a Alienware desktop tower.

This is sleek and simple. I like that.

[Snork @ Sep 5th 2007 7:36PM]

First thought: "My! What a funny looking wastebasket."

[Michael @ Aug 29th 2007 10:28PM]

So, what's the deal with the cord coming out of the back of the top of this case? Anyone? iPod/MP3 hookup? Something else? For some reason it's nagging at me.

[LEXX911 @ Aug 29th 2007 8:30PM]

Nice pretty design. I like! But does it air cool just as good as it look?

[Othello @ Aug 29th 2007 9:40PM]

Wow. That is absolutely gorgeous, I want that case!

[redfish @ Aug 30th 2007 12:00AM]

Now my computer can have an abstract design that matches the design on my GAP t-shirt.