HP Takes PC Gaming to the Next Level

July 21, 2004 -Proving commitment to winning in the gaming PC market, HP today released the revolutionary Compaq X gaming PC. In addition, HP announced its sponsorship for the professional gaming group Team 3D.

Compaq X Customize To Order (CTO) Now Available
For PC gamers who demand an unparalleled gaming experience, HP today announced the immediate availability of the customizable Compaq X gaming PC. Gamers can now customize the Compaq X from a choice of cutting-edge hardware, including the hottest Intel® and AMD processors, latest graphics cards (including the revolutionary NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra), and Creative Audigy 2 ZS series soundcards.

The Compaq X gaming PC pushes imagination to the limit, and delivers leading-edge performance with best-in-class PC components in a sleek aluminum-brushed Cooler Master case. Power users will also appreciate easy access to PC components via the side panel thumbscrews, removable motherboard tray, and clean wiring.

"Compaq X is equipped with top of the line hardware that provides us with the smoothest, most consistent gaming experience," said Craig Levine, Managing Director of Team 3D. "Compaq X gives us high levels of frames per second (FPS) allowing us more realistic and smoother game play. This means less delay between what the gamer tells the PC to do, what the PC does, and what the gamer sees."

Price and Availability
U.S. estimated street prices for customized PCs will vary based upon customer specification and start as low as $1,599(1). Starting today, the Compaq X gaming PC is available for purchase direct from HP at www.hpshopping.com, by calling +1 888 999 4747, or by visiting retailer kiosks at Best Buy and Office Depot.

Team 3D Sponsorship
HP is proud to announce that it will serve as a lead sponsor for Team 3D. These champion gamers compete in key gaming competitions around the globe and are equipped with Compaq X gaming PCs for training on and off the road.

Team3D is among the best professional gaming teams in the world. Hailed as the top "Counter-Strike" and "Call of Duty" team in North America, Team 3D's track record has netted them title wins from the world's premiere gaming leagues.

"HP is thrilled to support Team 3D with this sponsorship opportunity," said Tom Markworth, Product Marketing Manager, North America Consumer Computing, HP. "We look forward to a long term relationship that will give further credibility to the sport of professional gaming."

Upcoming competitions that HP and Team 3D will have a presence at include this year's Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) Extreme World Championship, which takes place from Wednesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 1, 2004 in Grapevine, Texas. CPL is the global leader in competitive computer gaming, having held live tournaments on five continents. The team will compete for a total of $150,000. To learn more about Team 3D visit www.team3D.com.

NVIDIA, an HP partner and co-lead sponsor of Team 3D, will also be at CPL in Texas and will be using the Compaq X PC to power the 20-station LAN tournament arena. In addition NVIDIA will be running informal tournaments for prizes, such as PC hardware.

More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.

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