Gift Tip 93: iBuyPower Chimera 2 Gaming PC

Dec 9 2009, 4:44am CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

A gaming PC should look like one. Take a look at the iBuyPower Chimera 2 and you will think this must be one fast machine, packed with the latest high performance hardware.
The new Chimera 2 systems feature a complete wraparound color scheme, with the chimera flame design covering four exterior surfaces (front, right, left, and top panels), and a charcoal black interior, rear, and bottom.

The systems also feature the latest gaming technology, including Intel’s Core i7 and Core i5 and AMD’s Phenom II processors, DirectX 11 capable graphics, and SSDs for blazing fast boot times.
The fiery Chimera 2 rigs are kept cool with up to four chassis fans and an available 120 mm liquid cooling solution for maximum performance potential.

Great Gift For
People who prefer PC gaming over consoles and have fun with high-end PC configurations and overclocking.

Price and Where to Buy
The iBUYPOWER Chimera 2-F starts at $1,299 on the iBuyPower site. Of course there tons of options available to drive the price up over $3,000.

This gift tip is part of the I4U News Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide. Find many more tech gift recommendations across 10 categories and shopping tips here.

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