Processor:  

This ABS comes with a 3.0 GHz Athlon processor. The dual processor will run multiple programs without hindering performance.

Memory:  

This system comes standard with 2 GB of RAM and a 650 GB hard drive. The RAM is adequate for most games but if you plan on heavy multitasking, most people recommend two gigabytes.

Video/Audio:  

The 512 MB Radeon graphics card is adequate for most games. This system has a PCI Express expansion.

The Ultimate X8 has integrated 8–channel C–media audio to make your games sound as good as they look.

I/O Device:  

The base price doesn’t include a monitor, mouse or keyboard. This is OK if you have the peripherals and are just looking for a new tower. If not, plan on spending some extra money for a complete package.

Value/Price:  

The price is really steep at $2,699. After adding the peripherals to create a complete package, you’ll be closer to $3,000 (depending on your selection of peripherals).

Support/Warranty:  

The fist time we used the live support it produced a never-ending cascading window that was difficult to end. We ended up having to shut down our computer. The second time around, the live chat was fast and provided useful information. You can also contact customer service via phone and email.

This is an adequate gaming computer that comes in a sleek black case with a cool blue backlight, but your money will go further with a different manufacturer.