Jan 21, 2011 13:38 GMT  ·  By

Since Sandy Bridge was launched, boutique computer builders have been busy upgrading their solutions, and AVADirect is the latest to do so, as the company has announced its new line of gaming, HTPC and custom desktop systems based on Intel's second generation Core architecture.

Starting with the company's custom PC series, users have the option of choosing from a variety of Core i7, Core i5 and Core i3 Sandy Bridge processors, the systems featuring up to 32GB of DDR3 memory, 3-way SLI or CrossFireX, and a maximum of six storage drives.

Next in line is the Gaming PC Core that is now available with Core i5 and Core i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs, as much as 32GB of DDR3 2133MHz memory, 3-way SLI or CrossFireX configurations, and up to six SATA or SAS drives.

In addition, the system can also be overclocked by AVADirect, and the company can apply a custom paint job or graphics as well.

Last in line is the HTPC Core machine, this coming with Core i5 or Core i7 Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs, up to 32GB of DDR3 1333MHz memory, processor integrated graphics (PCI Express x16 graphics cards upgrades are also available), two SATA storage drives, TV tuner and video capture cards, an infra-red remote control, and a variety of stylish desktop media cases.

“You can expect us, as a major player in the computer business, and fellow enthusiast, to approach this current day and age with an aggressive appetite to constantly offer better and more exciting products,” said Misha Troshin, CMO and co-owner of AVADirect.

“To be a true custom computer manufacturer means to expect technology to advance quickly and incorporate it into solutions all end-users can take advantage of.

“Since the company was founded, we have structured it to effectively accomplish just that,”concluded the company's rep.

All the systems are listed on AVADirect's website and can be ordered as we speak.