Micro Center - PowerSpec Launches $1,400 Gaming PC

Micro Center - PowerSpec Launches $1,400 Gaming PC

Powered by Intel® Core(TM) i7(TM) 4770K Processor

HILLIARD, Ohio, June 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Center's own desktop brand PowerSpec today announced that it is one of the first in the market with Intel's latest processor technology - the fourth generation Intel(®) Core(TM) processor microarchitecture, which is featured on the new PowerSpec G411 desktop system.  The new fully loaded PowerSpec G411 will go on sale June 2nd at an incredible $1399.99. 

The PowerSpec G411 is powered by the new Intel Core((TM)) i7-4770K unlocked processor which Intel introduced today.  PowerSpec has pushed the performance envelope to provide power-hungry PC enthusiasts with unprecedented gaming realism and unparalleled productivity with even the most intense digital media applications.

"The PowerSpec G411 will fulfill the most demanding power users with an NVidia GTX660Ti AMP graphics card with an impressive 2 GB of GDDR5 dedicated video memory to complement the Intel Core i7-4770K unlocked processor.  The result is great looking images at unsurpassed frame rates even on the most demanding games," said Herb Doss, PowerSpec's product line manager.

PowerSpec continues its tradition of offering superior value even on the most advanced technology with the PowerSpec G411.  "At PowerSpec, we strive to bring the latest technology first to market with pricing that puts it into reach for more consumers."

                                                 PowerSpec G411
                                                 --------------

    Price                                                      $1,399.99
    -----                                                      ---------

    CPU                                 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 4770K
                                        Unlocked Processor
    ---                                ---------------------------

    OS                                  Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 Pro
                                        (includes Windows 8 Pro license
                                        and recovery media)
    ---                                --------------------------------

    Systemboard                        ASROCK Z87 Extreme  3
    -----------                        ---------------------

    Video                              NVidia GTX660Ti AMP 2GB GDDR5
    -----                              -----------------------------

    Memory                             16GB DDR3 in Dual Channel mode
    ------                             ------------------------------

    Internal SSD                        120GB SSD boot drive w/Sandforce
                                        Controller
    ------------                       --------------------------------

    Hard Drives                        2 TB 7200 RMP SATA HDD
    -----------                        ----------------------

    Wireless                           Wireless B/G/N networking
    --------                           -------------------------

    Multimedia Drive                   14x BluRay Burner Optical Drive
    ----------------                   -------------------------------

    Chassis                            PowerSpec 7870 ATX
    -------                            ------------------
AVAILABILITY
PowerSpec G411 models go on sale June 2nd at Micro Center stores nationwide. In addition to this complete ready to go system, Micro Center will have a broad assortment of 'Build Your Own' computer components to include aggressively priced boxed Intel 4(th) Generation processors with additional bundle savings available with a wide range of systemboards featuring the highly touted just announced Intel 4(th) Generation Z87 Express chipset.

ABOUT POWERSPEC

PowerSpec is owned by Micro Electronics, Inc and has offered quality computer systems with superior performance and value since 1992. PowerSpec computers and servers are available at Micro Center stores nationwide and online at http://www.microcenter.com.

ABOUT MICRO CENTER

Micro Center (a subsidiary of Micro Electronics, Inc. headquartered in suburban Columbus, Ohio) is a technology retailer focused on knowledgeable computer users.  Through its 23 large-market locations nationwide, its eCommerce website http://www.microcenter.com and industry-leading selection of premier brands to include ASUS, GigaByte, Corsair and many others, Micro Center reaches huge numbers of active, tech-savvy and upscale customers.  Micro Center emphasizes presentation of technical solutions through highly trained associates, extensive in-store displays and feature-laden targeted advertising.

Micro Center store locations:

CA - Tustin; CO - Denver; GA - Atlanta (2);  IL - Chicago (2);  KS - Kansas City; MA - Boston;   MD - Rockville and Towson; MI - Detroit; MN - Minneapolis; MO - St. Louis; NY - Westbury, LI and Yonkers; NJ - North Jersey/Paterson; OH - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus; PA - Philadelphia; TX - Dallas, Houston; VA - Fairfax.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ed Lukens, Marketing Communications Manager - (614) 850-3270 - elukens@microcenter.com

©2013 Micro Electronics, Inc.  All rights reserved.  PowerSpec, Micro Center and WinBook are registered trademarks of Micro Electronics, Inc.  Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective corporations.

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