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BFG Tech’s new Phobos high-end system looks amazing
CrunchGear — We saw a leak of the touchscreen interface that BFG Tech’s new Phobos system sports a few weeks ago, but the whole thing is a bit more impressive. Of course, some configurations will run you $8000! These systems are completely no-holds-barred. Like other super-high-end setups like the Blackbird, it uses only the best components and cost be damned. Check out the specs: Upcoming BFG NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards (x2 for Quad SLI®) • BFG NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 for Dedicated PhysX™ Processing • ...

BFG Tech Unveils High End ‘Phobos’ Gaming Computers With 8-inch Touchscreen LCD
Gadgetreview — ... with a variety of components, which include Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition 3.2GHz Processor, two upcoming BFG NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards, and CoolItContained Liquid Cooling Solutions.  The rigs are also outfitted with a slot loading Blu-ray player, TV tuner, and DVR functionality.  Accessing your media is simple as using the included RF remote or input the command on the optional 8-inch touchpanel screen. Additional details will emerge here after January 8th, 2009.  The Phobos machines will start at $3,000.

Video-Card Maker Gets Into PC Gaming Game, Brings Along Concierge
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... The Phobos system is available starting on the 19th of this month, at $3000 all the way to the Elite $8000. There's no word on whether the concierge will leave a mint on top of the case. ...

BFG Phobos Gaming System To Arrive On Earth
Ubergizmo — ... It has taken quite some time for BFG's Phobos gaming system to make its way to earth considering it was named after one of Mars' moons. This outlandish gaming rig will probably blow performance figures out of the water for most of us, considering the $3,000 price point (and that is just the lowest end model, mind you). You will be able to choose from Intel's latest Core i7 processors and Nvidia’s outlandish GTX-series graphics cards to keep the framerates up, while on the outside you will be treated to a front-mounted touchscreen LCD panel that shows off all the essential ...

Phobos Gaming system now comes with 2 BFG graphics cards
SlashGear — ... BFG Tech announced today that the Phobos Performance Gaming/Home Theater System will be available with two graphics cards, rather than just one, as a part of its standard model. But that’s not all the supplier has done in terms of updates.  ...

The BFG Phobos Is a Hefty HTPC, But Its Sequels Sound Even Better [PCs]
IPhone news, updates and Iphone information — ... The company is realistic. BFG knows that most hardcore PC gamers prefer to build their own PCs and that many HTPC users would prefer something small. But they're happy in their service-oriented niche, even if it means selling 500 uber PCs a month. Still, shrink the thing and offer me an innovative PC remote...and maybe we'll talk. [BFG Systems] ...

The BFG Phobos Is a Hefty HTPC, But Its Sequels Sound Even Better [PCs]
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BFG Deimos X-10 18.4-inch notebook packs SLI dual graphics
SlashGear — ... of an ultraportable to an altogether chunkier model, BFG’s Deimos X-10 SLI Gaming Notebook doesn’t particularly lend itself to narrow tote bags but if you want to do some serious gaming while on the move then this is your beast.  The Deimos X-10 packs an 18.4-inch 16:9 1920 x 1080 display and can be built with dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M 1GB graphics card in an SLI setup. ...

First look: BFG Deimos gaming laptop
CrunchGear — ... So I’ve fired up my Steam account, I’m downloading some machine melting games, and looking forward to putting this thing through its paces. As always, I’ll ask: any particular questions about the machine? Anything you’d like me to take a look at in particular in the full review? Also, if you like the look so far, keep in mind you can get 10% off the price if you pre-order by this Friday. ...