For a computer peripherals startup, there’s nothing quite like landing a contract with the massive boys, and that’s precisely what the whiz kids over at Bigfoot Networks have done. Once we spoke with company executives back at Computex, we got the impression that they were pushing for OEM integration, and in case you’re going to try, you may also aim high. As of today, Dell’s Alienware line will be configured with among the many well-regarded network cards pre-installed, and once you may find it impossible to believe that a NIC could lower your ping time, a lot of critics had been proven wrong. The card might be added to the Alienware Aurora, Aurora ALX, Area-51 and Area-51 ALX desktops, and while you’ve already got a tower you’re proud of, you’ll probably enjoy the $40 price drop on standalone retail units. If you want your memory jogged, that makes the once-$129.99 card a much more tantalizing $89.99.
World’s Best QUAKE LIVETM Players to Experience KillerTM 2100 Performance at QuakeCon 2010
DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire – August 12, 2010) – Bigfoot Networks, the networking company behind the Killer™ line of gaming network cards, today announced that Dell is now selling the award winning Killer™ 2100 in its latest Alienware desktop computers (NASDAQ: DELL). Dell’s Alienware gaming brand delivers peak performance for PC gaming enthusiasts with maximum performance, aggressive designs and unmatched customization and personalization. Killer™ 2100 improves networking speed, intelligence and control, enabling video game players to realize quicker response times, better in-game performance and higher scores. This mix of technologies leads to the final word online gaming advantage.
” Online gamers demand exceptional network performance,” said Frank Azor, Product Planning Manager at Alienware. ” The integration of Alienware PCs and the Bigfoot Networks Killer™ 2100 gaming network card represents a lethal combination — maximizing performance for more frags, faster leveling and higher scores.”
” Your PC’s ability to efficiently handle network traffic is important for max gaming responsiveness,” said Michael Howse, CEO, Bigfoot Networks. ” With Killer™ 2100, users is also confident they’ve the fastest network card available for online gaming. With Killer™ 2100 in Alienware gaming PCs, gamers can truly create a fine online gaming system.”
Killer™ 2100 gaming network cards are configurable in Dell’s Alienware line of desktop PCs now available at www.Alienware.com including the Alienware Aurora, Aurora ALX, Area-51 and Area-51 ALX desktops. Killer™ 2100 could also be available as an immediate purchase upgrade from Dell.com. For more details on Bigfoot Networks Killer™ 2100 gaming network card, please visit http://www.bigfootnetworks.com/killer-2100/.
Come experience Bigfoot Networks Killer™ 2100 gaming network cards in action in the latest Alienware desktop PCs in the course of the QUAKE LIVE™ tournaments at QuakeCon® 2010, August 12-15 at the Hotel Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Alienware PCs and Killer™ 2100 cards shall be at the heart of the three pro and amateur tournaments, where players will vie for more than $50,000 in prize money — including the Intel® Masters Championship, the Capture the Flag (CTF) Tournament and the Open Tournament.
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