http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/ Engadget Comments for iBUYPOWER launches Core i7-packin' Paladin XLC desktops http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
*sigh*]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
CM still makes (and always has) good looking cases. Check out the ATCS 840]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/1. I don't like the look of these either, but looks are subjective and function (airflow, bays) is not.
2. If you like the Mac aesthetic more, try the Silverstone Fortress FT01 and FT02 (with aluminium unibody construction), Coolermaster ATCS 840 or for something different, the Thermaltake BMW Level 10. I'd say the level of design for custom cases has hope up, not down - there's the minimalist, LAN Boy, and Lian Li (who are in a world of their own ;) ) schools. ]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
You want something pretty? Buy a painting]]>Jul 1st 2009 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
I don't know, I'd just prefer to not fill my house with ugly shit. That's all.]]>Jul 1st 2009 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
I guess there are always buyers willing to pay for ugly crap.]]>Jul 1st 2009 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
Still some crazy flashy gaming rig are quite repulsive, long live the black boxes!]]>Jul 1st 2009 7:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
Why paint a room? Am I the only one who thinks a room is for living in and not seeing?]]>Jul 1st 2009 8:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/(not that I think this case is either pretty or hideous) There are people out there that want to have something that looks nice.

The real point though is that people are saying the looks dont matter as if this were just a generic black blank-looking case. The real situation is that this is one of those cases that's TRYING to look awesome. So it's screaming for everyone to comment on its aesthetics. And here we are.]]>Jul 1st 2009 10:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Images/Case/Big/A10_2.jpg. The thing a lot of people don't seem to understand about the PC world is the concept of CHOICE. You really can go with more that 4 or 5 models with little configuration options.

Really.]]>Jul 1st 2009 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/HOW DO YOU DO IT?!

PS Yea I know, the average DIY rig builder can't match your bulk component discount purchases...]]>Jul 2nd 2009 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 8:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?ISList=11-119-197-S01%2c11-119-197-S02%2c11-119-197-S03%2c11-119-197-S04%2c11-119-197-S05%2c11-119-197-S06%2c11-119-197-S07%2c11-119-197-S08%2c11-119-197-S09%2c11-119-197-S10%2c11-119-197-S11&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16811119197&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=COOLER%20MASTER%20HAF%20922%20RC-922M-KKN1-GP%20Black%20Computer%20Case%20-%20Retail]]>Jul 1st 2009 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 2nd 2009 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
I see them all over the place, and from what I can tell, they seem to have pretty reasonable prices vs. do-it-yourself. ]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
If you can or know someone who can help build a rig like this, go with them because the individual pieces can be purchased at good prices.

To me iBuypower is a good way to buy a complete rig and then you can tinker with it yourself. I like how they offer purchasing a blank system where you install what you want from the get go.]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2001-p1-s2-d1.html#reviews]]>Jul 2nd 2009 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
I'm so using it for my next build. ]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
also it's weird that they say up to 12G RAM when most MB that supports i7 can go 24G.]]>Jul 1st 2009 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 7:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/I'll buy any product whose name starts with a lower case "i" followed by an upper case letter!]]>Jul 1st 2009 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Is that a iBuyPower mod or is there an actual way of doing that myself (without cutting bits out of the case)? ]]>Jul 1st 2009 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/
http://www.nzxt.com/products/sentry_lx/]]>Jul 1st 2009 5:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/I am sorry that I can't remember who makes them.]]>Jul 1st 2009 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 5:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/ibuypower-launches-core-i7-packin-paladin-xlc-desktops/Jul 1st 2009 6:01PM