The Packard Bell iPower is ideal for gamers and those who like power-hungry
programs. Cheap PCs available from supermarkets and high street stores are
fantastic for those who only want to do the basics.
However, these systems may not be up to the task for anyone needing more
power for complex work, such as gaming or video editing. Computeractive has
teamed up with Packard Bell to offer one winner a Packard Bell iPower computer
worth £1,000.
This Packard Bell iPower is ideal for gamers and those who don't want to wait
around when editing videos and photos.
It has an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor, which is effectively four
processors in one, giving the computer a boost whenever it is doing more than
one thing at a time or playing 3D games.
The iPower has 2GB of memory, which is more than enough to ensure good
performance from the preinstalled copy of Windows Vista Home Premium. As well as
normal day-to-day jobs, Vista Home Premium includes Windows Media Center for
watching films and listening to music.
The iPower's Nvidia Geforce 8800GTS graphics card is more than capable of
playing games at high graphics settings, while its 360GB hard disk includes
plenty of space for games, films and music.
Microsoft's Habu gaming mouse comes supplied with the iPower. Its stylish
black-and-blue design has a Teflon underside to give the best possible control
when in use. And as the iPower is aimed at gamers, the sensitivity of the Habu
mouse can also be quickly adjusted for either gaming or for Windows use.
The iPower's Reclusa keyboard includes a backlight and six gaming keys that
can be set up to trigger a set of commands, giving an extra edge in games.
For your chance to win this great computer, simply answer the question shown
on the right before 26 June.