14 DAY TRIAL // Though it may not be immediately apparent, the network card of a system can, in fact, affect one's ability to play certain games that rely on low latencies, and Dell doesn't seem willing to take any chances, so it went ahead and added Bigfoot Networks' Killer 2100 network card to its Alienware gaming desktops.
Among special-purpose hardware products, there are some that stand out from the crowd by virtue of their ability to accomplish certain tasks far better than their peers and rivals.
The Killer 2100 network card from Bigfoot Networks is one such device.
What the product does is make use of a network processing unit, built-in memory and high-speed ethernet connectivity to radically improve networking speed.
To be more specific, the Killer 2100 boasts an NPU with a clock frequency of 400 MHz, 128 MB of DDR2 memory and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Mostly, hard-core gamers should be able to notice better in-game performance and quicker response times.
"Online gamers demand exceptional network performance," said Frank Azor, Product Planning Manager at Alienware.
"The combination 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," he added.
"Your PC's ability to efficiently handle network traffic is critical for maximum gaming responsiveness," said Michael Howse, CEO, Bigfoot Networks.
"With Killer 2100, users can be confident they have the fastest network card available for online gaming. With Killer 2100 in Alienware gaming PCs, gamers can truly create an exceptional online gaming system," he finished.
Dell has already set up the full range of Alienware desktops that have this components as an option. To configure and purchase one of said systems, interested end-users need only visit the official website.