Available from 6/12/12
Say for a moment that you quite fancy a complete gaming PC system with nothing less than the fastest gaming results available, but you also want to pay less than £1200. In that case you can stop reading now and go and order a Chillblast Fusion Firebird. If you’re still not convinced then feel free to read on. See Group test: What's the best gaming PC?
Let’s take a look at the specs. The processor is a mighty 3.5GHz Intel Core i7-3770K, overclocked to an impressive 4.6GHz. As you might expect, this amount of processing power is enough to propel the Fusion Firebird towards the top end of the PCMark 7 performance chart. Take a look at Yoyotech Warbird 3570XTA too.
However, when it comes to gaming, nothing can touch the Firebird. Here, Chillblast has used a factory overclocked Palit Jetstream GeForce GTX 680 graphics card, which offers improved cooling and power circuitry over a standard model to allow for higher clock speeds. This card enables the system to consistently outperform all others across all of our gaming tests – a remarkable achievement when you consider its price. See all PC reviews.
Of course, it’s not all about raw performance: peripherals also play a major role. Chillblast has included a 23.6in Iiyama full-HD monitor, featuring high-quality IPS panel technology. Although primarily of benefit to those who want the best colour fidelity the display’s 5ms response time is still fast enough for serious gaming. See also Arbico 5300-HD Media Centre
The Logitech MK260 wireless keyboard and mouse combo is a perfectly serviceable set, but not really aimed at gaming, where wired USB and even PS/2 connections are preferred. It also lacks programmable gaming keys and high mouse resolution.
The system is housed in a tidy Corsair Carbide 200R system case, which is admittedly much less impressive than the more expensive PCs and rather cramped inside too, where we find a large Akasa Nero 3 cooler, cable management and tool-free bays. A Blu-ray drive and multi-card reader have also been installed.
Comments
Paul said: Paul Had our firebird a week or so know and love it The case is nicer than they make out Plays Cysis 2 on ultimate setting The 130 gig SSD is hard to understand as I dont know how to move date to the HDD J drive
Markkilbey said: Does the review machine include standard or elite cable management
j308 said: Im gonna save up 4 one YaY
Peter said: It is now on there web page Stick firebird in there search engine and you will find it
Penglish1984 said: So glad I saw this article was going to get the Thunderbird and upgrade it to pretty much this spec Only downside is now rather than ordering this week Ill have to wait a bit longer and possibly not get it by Xmas
Matt Egan said: Glad to hear it Weve now popped in a note at the top Thanks for pointing it out
Peter said: Thank You will wait as this is just in my budget and looks like a great buy
Matt Egan said: It will be available from 6 December We should have said that in the story
Peter said: Can not find this PC on there site