Pros

  • Compact size
  • Good performer

Cons

  • Expansion via USB only
  • Pathetic gaming scores

At A Glance

Tiny but powerful, this PC is perfect for small workspaces and kiosks.

Manufacturer’s Description

The ultra-compact Acer Veriton L460 Desktop has a physical volume of just over three quarts (three liters) but packs the power of an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. The almost-silent operation of this PC is conducive to a productive work environment, and its low power consumption helps keep costs down.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number PUV570Z003
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo E4700
Processor speed 2600.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 2048.0 MB
Display
Included monitor No
Display size 19.0 inches
Monitor model number Acer X193w
Display type LCD
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel GMA 3100
Video Bus Integrated
Video Memory Type Using main memory
Storage
Raid type none
Drive size 160.0 GB
Expansion slots
Open PCI Express X16 Slots 0.0
Open PCI Express X1 Slots 0.0
Number of PCI slots 0.0
Number of PCI-Express Slots 0.0
Green
Energy Star compliant 0.0
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Second Optical Drive Speed 8.0
Included Drives 1
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32 bit)
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Available Interfaces
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x4)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus (front) (x4)
Slots 0
Parallel Port No
Case
Chassis style Compact
Internal Drive Bays 1
External Drive Bays 1

Performance

Overall Rating
WorldBench 6 Score 94
WorldBench 6 Rating Good
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 268  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 366  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 225  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 427  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 475  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 625  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 220  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 626  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 211  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 342
Gaming
Overall Graphics Score Poor
Doom 3, 1280 by 1024, 32-Bit 7.2  Frames per second (higher is better)
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 8.5  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry, 1280 by 1024, 32-Bit 11.97  Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 15.24  Frames per second (higher is better)