IBuyPower trots out GeForce 3D Vision-equipped desktops
By Darren Murph 
posted March 10th 2009 1:02PM
posted March 10th 2009 1:02PM
iBUYPOWER Launches Two Systems Featuring NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision
The Gamer Fire 640 and Gamer Paladin F830 provide immersive gameplay with cutting edge 3D graphics technology
El Monte, CA – March 09, 2009 – iBUYPOWER, known for its innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to launch two new systems that feature the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision technology. The combination of high-tech wireless glasses, the Samsung 22" SyncMaster 120Hz LCD monitor, the most advanced NVIDIA GeForce graphics hardware and software transforms game play and movie experiences into interactive life-like adventures.
"At iBUYPOWER we are always looking to add cutting edge technology gamers crave to boost PC Gaming to the next level, untouchable by the current generation of consoles." said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. "By adding systems that feature the GeForce 3D Vision we are giving our customers a chance to interact with their games in way never before imagined."
iBUYPOWER outfitted two systems with the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision and Samsung 22" 120Hz Monitor bundle: the AMD Socket AM3-based Gamer Fire 640-3D and the Intel Core i7-based Gamer Paladin F830-3D. These complete stereoscopic 3D gaming solutions start at a value-priced $1349 - including monitor, GeForce 3D vision, a 1600DPI laser gaming mouse, and multimedia keyboard. These systems are fully customizable on iBUYPOWER.com with a vast selection of upgrades such as 1200 watt-power supplies, Intel's 80GB X-25 Gaming SSD, up to 12GB memory, and Quad-SLI GeForce GTX 295 graphics.
NVIDIA 3D vision is compatible with hundreds of existing new and old game titles, including Left 4 Dead, Call of Duty: World at War, and Mirror's edge with GeForce PhysX support. These games require no additional software modification or patches beyond a capable system with the GeForce 3D Vision hardware bundle to display an immersive stereoscopic 3D experience.
I've been considering the Paladin for a LONG time now... maybe it's time to take the plunge....
I buy power probably isn't the best company to buy from...
as someone who avidly builds computers, dont buy from these guys. Its better to build it yourself and save an extra 500 bucks or so, or dont save the money and get a much better computer. The kind of people who would buy this kind of computer should know how to build their own anyway.
@ Daftfunk
If you look at the comments below (Raptor's and SirisC) you'll find that building it yourself would almost cost the same so it's a really good deal.
wow!! that would be a gamers delight
yay 3d rulez!!
That price is surprisingly reasonable. I thought it was going to show like 2k instead of the 1.4k. Makes me wish I wasn't the laptop type.
But I wear glasses... how would that work (or not)?
mY FRIEND just got the 3D vision with a 22" Samsung and I was very impressed.
The 3D looks amazing....we tried in the NEW Tomb Raider game!!
This is good, but does it run OSX?
What's the point of running OSX on a gaming machine? : )
go suck yourself.
The one on the left also transforms into a GIANT ROBOT.
and before anyone mentions, yes, this monitor does use a true 120hz refresh rate, so 120fps is possible on this rig unlike all 60hz TFT's which can't display more than 60fps. horrah!
How many games do you think can be cranked out at 120 fps on these systems, honestly.
3D Vision is going to be really painful on anything other than a ridiculously powered configuration.
Think quad sli, multple cpu.
Until my eyes can see 120fps... I don't care.
@fhlh
The 120hz is split up between 2 eyes, 60hz for each, so you dont get any flickering with the 3D. Reading really isn't that hard, and the info is all over the internet...
@ EVAN
I have a phenom II black edition with a GTX 280 OCX and everything runs pretty great. 3Dvision does tax the game some compared to when its turned off, but for the most part I havent noticed too much lag in gaming. Also Ive read other users having 8800 and 9800 cards without any problems. The refresh is not locked to fps, just in case some people are confusing the 2. If the game runs at 20fps its still running at 120hz in 3D. the 120hz is split for both eyes, so each eye is getting the usual 60hz refresh.
The reason 120hz is so important for 3D gaming is that the old setups split a normal 60hz signal so each eye was getting half the refresh rate. At 30hz per eye you would see a crap-ton of flickering. with the new setup there is no flickering and some pretty damn amazing 3D
For approximately how long would one of these be a viable gaming system? Does anyone know?
In four years, will these things still play the latest titles if they have not been upgraded at all? Just wondering...
Definitely not, expect 1.5 to 2 years of keepupability.
They are relatively low end, paltry offerings.
Config one for yourself, you'll be much happier in the long run.
low end? What's low-end about the 1,999 version?
Not sarcastic, but I really want to know.
LESS NUMB3R5 !!!!!!111!!!!1ONEONE1!!!ONE!1111111
I built this so-called $2000 gaming rig for $1100 about 3 months ago...
Do gamers really like these unbelievably disgusting case designs? I usually get a conservative looking black case for my builds.... But then, if I was twelve years old, maybe i'd appreciate this "space-ship", "jet-airplanes" and a "little of transformers" plasticky junk in my office/gaming room.
ditto,
I just don't get it.
The exact same rig? With 3D vision and everything?
I would love to do that. Which website did u use to purchase your parts?
Newegg
I'm going to have to call BS on that being $1100 dollars. If you ignore the monitor and 3d glasses then looking through their list of parts and buy on newegg, the total is $1141. Then you need to get the monitor and glasses which cost ~$600 on top of that. So they are still charging about a $260 premium for assembly, installation, and 3-year warranty.
And you can choose a different case, but your choices are between fugly and less fugly, and 1 or 2 cases that look ok.
Just did this on Newegg.
1512.91usd for the parts and OS plus 598usd for the 3d Vision Bundle = 2110.91usd
Where possible I picked the exact part everywhere else i took a middle of the road price.
I'de say their offer is def. worth it at 1999usd with the extra warrenty and not having to deal with the install.
SirisC did you include the OS case PSU and BluRay burner in your price?
Raptor
I did include the blu-ray drive and OS. I went with the exact same part when there was enough information to do so. For parts that weren't specific enough, I went with the cheapest option that met the listed specs.
$169.99 Cooler Master HAF 932: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
$ 54.99 SLI Ready 600 watt power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152031
$288.99 Intel Core i& 920: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
$239.99 ASUS P6T: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131359
$109.00 Corsair XMS3 6GB DDR3 1333 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220
$199.99 EVGA GeForce 260 GTX: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130464
$ 79.99 WD 750 GB HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136131
$ 99.99 LG Blu-Ray drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136154
$ 16.49 Cyber Acoustics 2.1 speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836150043
$599.99 3d Vision Bundle: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4386904&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=TBBTkwCjCVyBpAgf%20mwzygtCjCVRqCjCVRq
$ 5.99 Keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823164012
$ 9.99 Optical 1600 dpi mouse: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823164012
$ 11.99 Flash Card Reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223073
$ 99.99 Vista Home Premium: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823164012
$1986.99 Total + shipping
The first time around I somehow forgot the motherboard, so yes it is a pretty decent deal.
No I'm sorry, I overlooked all the crap that comes with it. Like the 3d glasses (which is yesterdays news), and are unbelievably overpriced. And parts like the mice, keyboards, dvd-player/burner (because I have those from previous builds).
These are incredibly ugly. I'd take the guts of the 830 and put them in my own case though.
Wow, those things are so frickin ugly, they have me wishing I was blind.... It's a travesty to talk about 3D when apparently, whoever designed these monstrosities doesn't have any aesthetic sense. :o
As for specs, they're very very nice.
The coolermaster case is really not that ugly in person.
I have a 3Dvision setup with a 67" 3d DLP and it is freaking fantastic. Left4dead in 3D is unreal and must be experienced by any and all gaming enthusiast
Is this good for World of Warcrack? Cuz that's all I play.
WOW has been specifically designed for 3Dvision. It is the only game so far that has been programmed to give you "out of screen" 3d visuals with this setup. From the reviews Ive read it looks fantastic in 3D. I do not play WOW but from people who do they have only had overwhelmingly positive things to say about it with 3Dvision
Sounds bomb but looks hella overpriced.... is it just a monitor and some glasses??
Will sport games work in 3D e.g. Pro Evo Soccer....
Is Nvidia's GeForce 3D Vision for desktops only?
Trust US! Multiple users are telling you it is cheaper to custom build your own gaming pc. I just upgraded to a core i7 920, evga x58 mobo, 6 gigs of DDR3 1600, a GTX 280, and 750watt power supply for like $1050 by going to my local Frys Electronics and Newegg. Im playing on my 46 inch LCD :D
Stomps my old AMD x2 3800+ and 7800GTX... 1 gig too :(