ASUS has dropped a bombshell with the official release of the ARES CG6155, and for all you gamers who accept nothing less than cutting edge, this is your ultimate beast.

Whats Inside This Monster?

• Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 (overclockable to 4.0GHz) processor
• NVIDIA's nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset
• up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM
• 3-way SLI setup with GeForce GTX280s
• up to 4TB of HDD space
• Blu-ray optical drive
• twin gigabit Ethernet jacks
• 2 power supplies
• custom liquid cooling arrangement

ASUS has not disclosed it's pricing or release information, but let's just assume you'll need a serious stack of money to even sniff this beast.

“The unique exterior design is inspired by ancient and modern armor with both Eastern and Western influences, and presents an aesthetic appeal that exudes pure power!” ASUS press release

It's a whole lot less orange than Acer’s Predator PC.  Inside is where it really shines, though, and ASUS have stashed an Intel Core2 Extreme QX9650 CPU, NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset, up to 8GB of dual channel DDR3 1333MHz RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX280 3-Way SLI graphics card. 

The processor is not quite up to par with Alienware’s Extreme QX9770, but ASUS claim it’s still overclockable to the same 4.0GHz.  Liquid cooling and twin power-supplies putting out up to 2 kilowatts share space with up to 4TB of storage, a Blu-ray drive, HD audio and gigabit etherne

Press Release:

ASUS ARES CG6155–The Ultimate Gaming Powerhouse

Delivering Functionality and Style for the World’s Most Demanding Gamers!

Taipei, Taiwan, June 19, 2008 – Catering to gamers who require only the best equipment, ASUS, world-leading producer of desktop PCs, has unveiled the new ASUS ARES CG6155 Desktop PC.

This powerful piece of gaming hardware comprises an array of top-notch components to provide gamers with the performance and stability for their every gaming need. The unique exterior design is inspired by ancient and modern armor with both Eastern and Western influences, and presents an aesthetic appeal that exudes pure power!

Inspired by Armor, Designed to Dominate the Battlefield

Conceived from the outset as the ultimate gaming powerhouse, ARES combines performance with ASUS’ legendary quality and reliability. From its armored surfaces to its Dual Power supply units, ARES has been designed to deliver both functionality and style to those who demand the best.

Inspired by ancient and modern armor from both Eastern and Western cultures, ARES opens a new chapter in gaming hardware design. ARES not only looks bullet proof; but also incorporates an arsenal of features which make it one of the most stable and secure gaming PC systems ever.

Extreme System Performance for the Gaming Edge

ARES is equipped with the most advanced Quad-core CPUs, 3-way SLI graphic cards and extreme factory over-clocking that boosts CPU performance by up to 33%. Additionally, gamers will be able to enjoy cutting-edge technologies such as a Blu-ray optical disc drive, high-definition audio and DDRIII memory.

With such powerful computing performance and great support for a variety of technologies, ARES easily conquers the most performance-intensive PC games and provides the highest level of excitement to all gamers.
* The overclocking performance changes are subject to different setups and conditions.

Dual Power and Liquid Cooling Ensures Ultimate Stability

Due to its unique Dual Power and customized liquid cooling modules, ARES offers excellent stability. This Dual Power design supports up to 2 kilowatts of power – providing greater stability and non-stop sustainability for intensive gaming demands than competing solutions that average only 1 kilowatt in power.

At the same time, the built-in liquid cooler ensures that system stability is maintained for cooler operations. Because of these design considerations, gamers can fully immerse themselves in their gaming environments without any interruptions.