Systemax Introduces First Gaming PC with the New Intel Core™2 Extreme Processor

MIAMI, FL - July 28th, 2006 - Systemax Inc., the great American PC maker, has announced the release of the company's first desktop gaming PC featuring the new Intel Core2 Extreme processor - the Systemax SABRE. Intel's highly-anticipated release raises the bar to levels not seen before for performance, graphics, and power efficiency. In addition to the high-performance Core2 Extreme, the Systemax SABRE is loaded with other features that make it the ultimate gaming machine and latest addition to the company's expanded line of high-end gaming PCs.

Features of the new SABRE include dual ATI Radeon X1900XTX graphics cards with Crossfire, 2GB of TWINX DDR2 PC5400 XMS2 memory, dual 150GB 10,000RPM hard drives, a 16x dual-layer DVD burner, a CDRW/DVD combo drive, and an Ultra X-Finity power supply.

"With the release of the Core2 Extreme processor, Intel has made a commitment to take gaming and computer performance to the next level," says Richard Wallet, Executive Vice President for Systemax. "At Systemax, we are making a similar commitment to our customers by bringing them the latest in processing and graphics technology while continuing to expand our offerings within the gaming and high-performance space."

"Power users and computer enthusiasts are excited about the Intel Core2 Extreme processor," says Jeff McCrea, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group and Co-President, Intel Americas, Inc. "Systemax's SABRE is a great example of the innovative systems that are being developed around Intel's exciting next-generation Microarchitecture."

The SABRE is available now at TigerDirect.com and starts at just $3,499.99.

To request a SABRE system for review or for additional information or product images, please contact PR Specialist Ted Miller at (305) 576-1171 x12 or at tedmiller@maxborges.com.

For more information about Systemax PC, visit www.systemaxpc.com.

About Systemax

Systemax Inc. ( www.systemax.com) is a Fortune 1000 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE symbol-SYX). Systemax employs a system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware, related computer products, electronic and industrial products in North America and Europe. We offer direct pricing and quality PC systems built with the world's best components and backed by our Maximum Service Customer Care Plan. Whether you need a powerful PC for your home, or thousands for your office, Systemax has crafted a configuration that will drive your future. And we can customize your new Systemax PC any way you like. Tell us what you need; we'll take care of everything. And after you get underway with your new Systemax PC, you'll know that if you have any questions, or any problem-you can count on us to help, and keep on helping. For more information about Systemax PC's, visit www.systemaxpc.com.

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