The Verge

HP's Firebird is like a miniature Blackbird 002 -- stylish and moderately powerful, but diminutive this time around. Each computer comes with a factory-sealed liquid cooling system for better heat management.

Description

• Desktop type: Tower, Gaming PC
• Case Dimensions (largest): 18.9 inches
• Case Dimensions (middle): 17.8 inches
• Case Dimensions (smallest): 7.5 inches
• Weight: 24.4 pounds
• Color: Black / Silver

Hardware

• CPU brand: Intel
• CPU family: Yorkfield
• Base CPU model: Core 2 Quad Q9400
• Cores: 4
• Clockspeed: 2.66 GHz

Processor (base)

• Graphics type: Discrete
• Base discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
• Base discrete GPU model: GeForce 9800S
• Dedicated VRAM size: 512 MB
• SLI / Crossfire: Yes

GPU (base)

• Options: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base storage type: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base storage capacity: 500 GB
• Max. config HDD: 640 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Card reader support: SD, Memory Stick, xD, MMC

Storage

• USB: 6
• eSATA: 2
• FireWire 400: 1
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• 3.5mm headphone: 1
• 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1
• Digital optical audio (S/PDIF): 1

Ports

• Wi-Fi: Optional
• Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
• Bluetooth: Optional

Connectivity