Tech Journalists to Build PC for Charity

Systemax, Intel and CA are teaming up at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show for the 13th Annual Build Your Own PC Race for Charity.  This event has helped raise nearly $2.5 million for charities around the country.  This year’s event will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at the Wynn Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas.

The objective of the Race is to determine who can assemble a computer containing all the latest cutting edge technology in the fastest amount of time.  This year our racers will be building with an Intel Core i7 processor.   Last year�s winner, Al Hernandez from Fox Morning News, assembled his PC in just under 6 minutes, winning the event for the first time.  He designated Challenged Athletes Foundation as the recipient of his built computer and the $10,000 first prize cash donation.

This year, the 30 participating technology journalists represent major media outlets in the technology and PC industry.  Each racer will donate the computer they assembled, along with a complete selection of peripherals and upgrades, to the charity of their choice.  The top three winners also receive a total of $13,500 in cash which will be donated to their designated charities- $10,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.  The 2010 participating racers include:

In addition to our title sponsors, Systemax, Intel, and CA, the event is also supported by other major companies including:  Acer, Belkin, Centon Electronics, Cooler Master, EVGA, Hewlett Packard, IOGear, Konica Minolta, Lenovo, Logitech, Mitsubishi, Microsoft, OCZ, LiteOn, Seagate Technology, Sony, Targus, Thermaltake, Toshiba, Verbatim Americas, ViewSonic and Viviteck Corporation, as well as Systemax brands TigerDirect, CompUSA and Circuit City. 

“We are proud to continue this long-tradition of giving back to organizations nationwide,” said Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of the Systemax Technology Products Group.   “With 13 years under our belt, the Race continues to be an important part of our company and we look forward to many more in the future.”  

Non-attendees can watch the event live courtesy of ComputerTV from the Charity PC Race homepage. 

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