The Blackbird 002: Gaming PC, Voodoo meets HP
September 8, 2007 by Lauren
Ever wonder what would happen if there was a mash-up between HP and Voodoo? You probably haven't, but the result is a cool gaming PC nonetheless. The Blackbird looks fierce and has been built for performance, including some pretty unique features and tricks.
This PC is said to be the first in its class to use full system liquid cooling. I don't need to explain to you how important it is to keep your computer cool, especially for gamers. The Blackbird really focuses an admirable amount of energy on this crucial function. In addition to the liquid cooling, the three most heated PC components (CPU, GPUs, and power supply) are all isolated in their own separate thermal chambers. This helps prevent heat from interfering with the cooling process throughout the body.
To compliment all of the above features, the Blackbird is fitted with a cast-aluminum foot that keeps the PC off of the ground [and cool]. The fans are mounted in the front of the case, to keep the system running quieter.
As awesome as it is already, the Blackbird really begs you to customize it. Rather, tinkering around with this PC is fairly hassle-free. The whole thing is built with standard parts, so it'll be easy to upgrade and compatibility should be less of an issue. The side panel is removable, and the back panel is LED lit. In general, all components are tool-less with the exception of the back panel (where there is a built-in tool kit, anyway).
It's beautiful and it packs some serious performance. Also, this PC would be easy to gut once you felt the need to modify or upgrade anything. It's very much built for the hardcore gamer, though in theory it would be just as appropriate for a hardcore musician/photographer/director/etc. The word is, dust seems to be an issue on the bottom air intake (where the foot comes into play), but this could be remedied. The pricing ranges from $2,500 - $7,100, and it can be examined/purchased here.
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