Nvidia Branded PC: GeForce PC Kit is for DIY'ers
Nvidia's put its name on a DIY kit for those looking to build a modest PC.
Nvidia typically provides the underlying technology for systems makers and enthusiasts to integrate into computers, but the graphics company has unveiled a DIY barebones PC kit for beginner hobbyists.
The GeForce PC kit is an Nvidia-branded computer kit that sets itself apart with a CoolerMaster Elite 334 Nvidia Edition case with a green-tinted window. That part aside, the rest of the system is mostly off-the-shelf items with an Intel Pentium E5300, GeForce 9800 GT, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 500W PSU, 250GB HDD.
Here are the full specs:
The whole package retails for just under $500 from CompUSA or TigerDirect. Interestingly, Nvidia's support page for technical Support, RMA requests, replacements and warranty issues for the GeForce PC Kit directs users to TigerDirect, signaling it as the manufacturer.

ATI just taken their prices, again, spose its because of Fermi not arriving, again!
by the time Fermi releases, ATI will be on 6 series cards.
ATI just taken their prices, again, spose its because of Fermi not arriving, again!
by the time Fermi releases, ATI will be on 6 series cards.
E5300: $67
Ram: $40 est.
9800GT: $85 est.
Motherboard: $44
PSU $30 est.
Cooler $15-20 est.
HD-$59
Where did $500 come from? they keyboard and mouse?
Release Fermi and i'll might consider.
Your total is $340. You forgot the case at ~$40, and optical drive at ~$20, and keyboard/mouse at ~20-30$. That's only 80$ "profit", that's not as outrageous. It's just about half of what you thought it was. Think it thought at first. And newsflash: Companies sell stuff for more they cost to manufacture, this is called a "business."
Thats got too be it!
Wow, no Fermi and now nVidia is focusing it's marketing effort into the low end segment, with a two generations old chip. Something is definitely wrong at nVidia.
This system sounds like it's from 5 years ago. If they're targeting gamers, it fails on the specs. If they're targeting first-time DIY's, it fails on its modernity and cost (a little).
First off you can get both a keyboard and mouse for like $10. Also, this is a barebones kit. This means that you get to build it yourself.
The components by themselves don't add up to $500 and you can buy the nvidia case already anyway.
Dude, its a DIY. YOU manufacture it. Also, the retail prices we pay have profits built in. nVidia pays a lot less than we do and gets a volume discount to boot.
The point is you can pay nVidia to package stuff for you to build or you can buy the exact same parts for you to build. Why would you pay more for nVidia's package? Its called "economics 101" or "common sense."
lol enderwiggen, that made my day.
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This is a mediocre deal. You could build a much better system off for that much off newegg. E5300: $67Ram: $40 est. 9800GT: $85 est. Motherboard: $44PSU $30 est. Cooler $15-20 est. HD-$59Where did $500 come from? they keyboard and mouse?
Your total is $340. You forgot the case at ~$40, and optical drive at ~$20, and keyboard/mouse at ~20-30$. That's only 80$ "profit", that's not as outrageous. It's just about half of what you thought it was. Think it thought at first. And newsflash: Companies sell stuff for more they cost to manufacture, this is called a "business."
First of all- Tiger Direct does not pay retail for these components. I bought my e5200 from them for $39 shipped months ago. I doubt they are putting more than $50 into the bulk & branded 9800GT cards either.
This thing is just plain lame. A little bird said Fermi chips runs way too hot and ATI is not even remotely afraid...
Really need to start putting better stuff in these things. I mean, for a basic DIY kit it should have something like the GTX 260 in it to be a smooth performer. Not to mention an i3/i5.