Unlike most gaming systems we see, the ABS Ultimate M5 Vortex includes some actual games in the box. ABS bundles the real-time strategy classic Rise of Nations, the disappointing first-person shooter Bet on Soldier, and the incomparable Half-Life 2 (which you download via the online Steam service using a provided coupon code). The Vortex also comes with Microsoft Works Suite 2005--a worthwhile inclusion. Alas, antivirus software is nowhere to be found, nor can you configure any when you purchase your system.
ABS's warranty and support offerings are more generous than most. The standard warranty covers parts and labor for one year, but you also get toll-free, 24/7 tech support and onsite service via 2Net, a third-party company. Technically, tech support expires with the warranty, but an ABS rep told us that customers can still get live help after the year is up. The company also provides extensive online resources, including a staffed message forum and real-time chat.
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System configurations:
ABS Ultimate M5 Vortex
Windows XP Home SP2; 2.4GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+; Nvidia Nforce-4 chipset; 2,048MB DDR SDRAM 400MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT (PCIe); Seagate ST3200826AS 200GB 7,200rpm Serial ATA
Alienware Aurora 3500
Windows XP Home SP2; 2.4GHz AMD Athlon 64 3800+; Nvidia Nforce-4 SLI chipset; 1,024MB DDR SDRAM 400MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT (PCIe); Samsung HD160JJ 160GB 7,200rpm Serial ATA
Maingear Prelude 64
Windows XP Home SP2; 2.0GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+; Nvidia Nforce-4 SLI chipset; 1,024MB DDR SDRAM 400MHz; two 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GS (PCIe SLI); two WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 250GB 7,200rpm Serial ATA; integrated Nvidia Nforce-4 RAID class controller (RAID 0)
Velocity Micro Gamer's Edge DualX (Athlon 64 3700+)
Windows XP Professional SP2; 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 3700+; Nvidia Nforce-4 SLI chipset; 1,024MB DDR SDRAM 400MHz; 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT (PCIe); WDC WD2000JB-00GVC0 200GB 7,200rpm Serial ATA
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