HP’s Blackbird 002 is the first PC system to combine HP innovation with VoodooPC’s award-winning expertise in PC design and architecture, resulting in a desktop that delivers the look, versatility and performance gamers and high-end PC enthusiasts crave. Every element of the Blackbird 002–from its aluminum chassis to the cast-aluminum foot–contributes to its stunning look and extreme performance. It features patented, full system liquid-cooling to keep the processor running cool in even the most heated head-to-head gaming scenarios. And the system’s removable side panel, completely open BIOS, and interior and back panel LED lighting make it convenient for gamers to get inside the machine for performance tuning. The Blackbird 002 changes the look and feel of the high-performance PC with a completely redesigned cast-aluminum chassis. The aluminum chassis can take more punishment than plastic. Tool-free entry makes it upgrade-friendly. The main case hovers over a single cast-aluminum foot, for a gravity-defying aesthetic that also allows air to circulate under as well as around the PC. And the 900-watt power supply has more than enough juice for today’s high-performance processors and graphics cards.
Hardware features include a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450, 500 GB of hard drive space (with four additional hard drive bays for expansion), 4 GB of Corsair Dominator 800MHz PC-6400 overclockable system RAM, multi-format and dual-layer LightScribe DVD±R drive, 7.1-channel onboard HD audio, next generation series 9 dual-SLIgraphics card from NVIDIA with support for Microsoft DirectX 10, and a hidden panel that conceals convenient USB, FireWire, and audio ports as well as a 15-in-1 memory card reader. It’s preloaded with the Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 operating system, which provides a stable, intuitive operating environment.
Rethinking PC Design The HP Blackbird 002 PC was designed with two goals in mind: to bring innovation back to the gaming PC by delivering extreme customer-centric innovations, and to completely reinvent the look and feel of the performance PC. Its wedge-shaped design and vectored lines hint at the raw speed inside. The fins that line the top and front reflect a heat sink, paying homage to the Blackbird’s extraordinary thermal management capabilities. And the tight fit and finish of the chamfered edges make it clear that this finely crafted machine is tuned to perfection.
It hovers over a single cast aluminum foot, capable of supporting up to 600 lbs. The cantilevered design allows airflow under the chassis, making it possible to seat the 900 watt power supply at its base and enabling an array of hidden vents to funnel air through all six sides of the chassis, dramatically improving overall internal cooling.
Keeping Things Cool One of the most important metrics for a performance PC is how cool and quiet it operates. Taking a cue from Voodoo PC, the first performance-PC manufacturer to effectively implement liquid-cooling, HP jointly developed a factory sealed liquid cooling unit for the Blackbird 002 PC with Asetek LLC, an industry leader in thermal management. Not only is liquid cooling more efficient than air-cooling, it is also quieter, which is why the Blackbird is the quietest performance PC in its class.
Heat is the enemy of performance PCs, and the three biggest heat generators are the CPU, the GPUs, and the power supply. The Blackbird isolates each of them in its own thermal chamber, ensuring that cooling air isn’t contaminated with heat from one component on its way to cool off another. Regardless of performance BIOS modification, the LCi can handle the heat.
The uncluttered interior of the Blackbird drastically improves airflow and makes upgrading components as easy as possible. Inspired by Voodoo’s Origami cabling solution, every individually measured wire is neatly tucked away and is easily accessible via a separate access panel on the chassis. Micro vents line all six sides of the Blackbird’s aluminum chassis. These micro-perforations create a quiet, even distribution of airflow by constantly drawing cool air in and expelling hot air.
Maximum Power, Maximum Performance At nearly four times the capacity of the industry-average 300-watt power supply, the Blackbird’s 900 watt power supply features multiple high-current rails, providing plenty of energy to drive today’s high-performance graphics cards and processors, with power to spare for the future. The power supply sits at the bottom of the chassis, enclosed in a cooling thermal chamber that prevents it from contaminating internal airflow with excess heat. All of the power cabling is completely modular, keeping the chassis uncluttered and providing easy access for component modification. Finally, the power supply is industry-standard, as per Voodoo DNA specifications.
The HP Blackbird 002 PC’s performance BIOS lets you customize the speed, power, and cooling. In fact, all liquid cooled Intel Xtreme processors and AMD FX processors ship from the factory already overclocked, using the Voodoo method for reliable factory overclocking.
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit version) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software Cyberlink PowerDirector, Grisoft AVG Professional anti-virus (1-year subscription)
What’s in the Box This package contains the HP Blackbird 002 gaming PC, power cord, keyboard, mouse, and printed operating instructions. It’s backed by dedicated HP Blackbird toll-free phone support and a one-year HP Limited Warranty.
