Advantages: Speed, big HD, High res screen Disadvantages: fan positioning, heat, heavy PSU
I was after a desktop replacement that offered a really high res screen (1600x1200), big hard drive and a fast CPU. After much looking around, it seemed like the Dell 5150 fitted the bill. The price was too high though so I kept an eye on Dell's refrurbished/cancelled orders site, Dell Outlet until one turned up at about 35% off the list price. Deal done. I got a free wireless keyboard/mouse, free USB memory stick and reduced delivery in to the bargain.
The machine is a couple of years old now so some of the spec isn't exactly leading edge but at the time it was state of the art:
3.06Ghz HT CPU. The HT = Hyperthreading which means the CPU can do more than one thing at a time and appears to Windows as 2 seperate CPUs. The modern version, done properly as 2 real CPUs in a chip is the Core Duo range from Intel or the X2's from AMD ...
Advantages: FAST, Retail box comes with fan, sticker, manual Disadvantages: More expensive than Celerons, AMDs, etc
Okay, so I bought myself a motherboard (see Asus P4C800-E Deluxe review) to build a computer but it?s not a computer without the rest of the components. One of these other components I needed was the CPU. ?HUH? A C-P-What?!!!??.Well since you ask, I will tell you. CPU is an acronym for Central Processing Unit (aka: Processor). This is the computer?s brain and it plays an important role in a computer. This is where all the information ?processed? and where all the calculations are done. Generally, the faster the CPU, the better the performance but there are other factors to take into consideration. It usually looks like a square metal thing, with gold pins underneath but Pentium 3?s have a single connector that slots into a slot rather than use pins.
The CPU I am reviewing is Intel?s Pentium 4 (P4 for short) 3.2GHz CPU. This one has ...
Advantages: an extra gizmo on my desk... Disadvantages: an extra gizmo on my desk...
pictures) and set what key command you want each Powermate action to send !
Installation was a doddle, just slot the USB plus into a spare port on your PC or USB hub, install the software/drivers from the CD and you're away !
Specifications:
- Height: 1.3 in. (33.4 mm)
- Diameter: 2.1 in. (53.8 mm)
- Weight: .26 lb. (.11 kg)
- Cable Length: 22" / 55cm
- USB Extension Cable Length: 40" / 100cm
- Solid anodized aluminum
Around the bottom of the Powermate, there's a ring of transparent plastic that glows blue. Turn the volume up and the glow gets brighter. Push mute, the light turns off. You can also set it to pulse all the time of only when your PC is idle.
The USB extension cable's a useful inclusion in the box as the 22" connected cable could be a little short if your PC is under your desk, for example...
For you Mac ...
Product Information for "NEC PowerMate VL260 P4 630 3 GHz" »
Mainboard
Chipset Type
Intel 945GZ Express, Intel 945GC Express
Data Bus Speed
800 MHz, 533 MHz
Monitor
Monitor Type
None
Graphics controller
Type
Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size
224 MB
Audio output
Type
Sound card - integrated
Compliant Standards
AC '97
Keyboard
Interface
PS/2, USB
Localization and Layout
QWERTY, English, UK QWERTY
Mouse
Technology
Ball, Optical
Interface
PS/2, USB
Features
Scroll
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Professional - English, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - English, FreeDOS - English, Microsoft Windows Vista Business - English
OS Certified
Mandriva Linux, Linux, Linux Mandrake
Software
McAfee Managed VirusScan ASaP (90 days subscription), NEC Instant Recovery, McAfee Managed VirusScan ASaP (90 days subscription), Drivers & Utilities, McAfee Managed VirusScan ASaP (90 days subscription), Norton Antivirus (90 days subscription), NEC Instant Recovery, McAfee AntiVirus, Drivers & Utilities, McAfee AntiVirus, NEC Instant Recovery, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 8.0, McAfee AntiVirus, Recovery CD
Manufacturer's product description
For uncompromising reliability and performance at all-time low costs, desktops from the PowerMate Value line are unbeatable. Assuring quality and flexibility, the Value line perfectly suits cost conscious needs. The Powermate VL260 features the latest generation of all integrated Intel chipset and Intel processors. The Powermate VL260 also integrates DDR2 memory and Gigabit network for increased performance and accelerated connectivity.
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