Gaming PCs are the gladiators of the computer world. So while most PCs look like a cross between a fax machine and a breadbox, the Acer Predator looks as if it came out of the bowels of the Roman Colosseum.
The gaming rig, which starts at $1,649 without a monitor, has an IntelCore 2 Quad 2.5-gigahertz processor and an Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT graphics card. The cheapest version comes with 2 gigabytes of memory and two 640-gigabyte hard drives. It also includes an optical disc reader and writer. Acer offers a $400 24-inch display with a maximum resolution of 1,920 by 1,200 pixels.
If all those speeds and feeds don’t catch your attention, the PC’s unique case just might. A front panel slides up like armor to reveal four U.S.B. ports and two audio ports. Front ribs mimic the radiator of a 1950s U.F.O. while the internal cooling system ensures the machine doesn’t go up in smoke. Internal colored lights add a bit of mystery to the proceedings. Most gaming PCs cost about $2,000 without monitors, making the Predator a bit more affordable than some of the other monsters out there.
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