Pros
- Good all-around performance
- Above-average storage
Cons
- Less-expensive PCs offer better results
- Wasted interior space hurts upgradability
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Intel Core i7 920 |
| Processor speed | 2660.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 6144.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Included monitor | No |
| Monitor model number | Gateway FHD2401 |
| Graphics | |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Nvidia GeForce GTS 150 |
| Video Bus | PCI Express |
| Video Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Storage | |
| Raid type | none |
| Drive size | 750.0 GB |
| Expansion slots | |
| Open PCI Express X16 Slots | 1.0 |
| Open PCI Express X1 Slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI slots | 0.0 |
| Number of PCI-Express Slots | 4.0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Parallel Port | No |
| Case | |
| Chassis style | Tower (Midsize) |
| Internal Drive Bays | 2 |
| External Drive Bays | 3 |
Performance
| Overall Rating | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 124 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Superior |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 209 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 335 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 200 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 326 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 333 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 246 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 188 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 344 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 187 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Overall Graphics Score | Poor |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 | 129.35 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 | 114.02 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 | 102.76 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 2560x1600 | 69.93 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 | 89.18 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 | 88.33 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 | 83 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 2560x1600 | 58.64 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars High 2560x1600 | 45.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars High 1920x1200 | 65.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars High 1680x1050 | 74.27 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars High 1024x768 | 110.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 2560x1600 | 79.67 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1920x1200 | 110.33 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1680x1050 | 115.03 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory Quake Wars Normal 1024x768 | 120.23 Frames per second (higher is better) |
