Pros
- Lots of storage and memory
- Good upgradability
Cons
- Subpar general performance
- Unplayable graphics for gaming
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Phenom X4 9550 |
| Processor speed | 2200.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 6144.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Included monitor | No |
| Monitor model number | Gateway HD2201 |
| Graphics | |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon HD 3200 |
| Video Bus | Integrated |
| Video Memory Type | Using main memory |
| Storage | |
| Raid type | none |
| Drive size | 750.0 GB |
| Expansion slots | |
| Open PCI Express X16 Slots | 1.0 |
| Open PCI Express X1 Slots | 1.0 |
| Number of PCI slots | 2.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express Slots | 2.0 |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 0.0 |
| Optical Drive | |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD±RW |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Available Interfaces |
|
| Slots | 3 |
| Parallel Port | No |
| Case | |
| Chassis style | Tower (Midsize) |
| Internal Drive Bays | 5 |
| External Drive Bays | 2 |
Performance
| Overall Rating | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 87 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Fair |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 312 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 376 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 325 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 555 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 407 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 457 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 269 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 432 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 275 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Overall Graphics Score | Poor |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 | 19.88 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 | 9.07 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 | 7.19 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 | 17.23 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 | 8.09 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 | 6.56 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars High 1024x768 | 17.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1920x1200 | 7.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1680x1050 | 9.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1024x768 | 18.63 Frames per second (higher is better) |
