Lenovo ThinkCentre M57 6072 - Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 GHz

Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkCentre M57 is a Core 2 Duo-based, general-purpose computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $820.This desktop comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 80GB hard disk.

Pros: Has been awarded the EPEAT gold environmantal standard.This is more power efficient than the average desktop computer on the market today, but is to be expected for a desktop computer of this price.Also, this machine's Core 2 Duo based processor is quick enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.

Cons: Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) may hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video memory.

Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.

Value: Overall, this desktop computer's features are in line with its price.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the average price of consumer level PCs with a similar processor is considerably higher -- in fact around $1,000.

Suggestions: Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 6072BVU

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
• Product Form Factor Small form factor
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 12.5 in
• Depth 13.4 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Weight 16.3 lbs
• Color Business black
• Localization English
• Desktop type Vista certified system

• Processor

• Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 / 2.33 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1
• Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 4 MB
• Cache Per Processor 4 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel Q35 Express
• Data bus speed 1333 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold
• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
• Sound emission 24 dBA

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory Speed 667 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 1 x 1 GB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 3
• RAID level RAID 0, RAID 1

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD-ROM - Serial ATA
• CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Preferred Pro Full-size
• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - PCI Express x1 - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Intel 82566DM
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0, DMI 2.0
• Features ACPI support
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/6H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Low-profile, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI - Low-profile
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Storage - eSATA

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Vertical stand
• Features USB port control, Power-on password, Hard drive password, Diskette I/O control, Boot sequence control, Administrator password, Hard drive I/O control, Serial port I/O control, Parallel port I/O control, Chassis intrusion detection, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, CCC, EMC, NOM, cUL, GOST, IRAM, SABS, SASO, JEITA, C-Tick, TUV GS, ISO 9241-3, FCC Part 15 B, Plug and Play, VCCI Class B ITE, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 280 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• OS Certified Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bits)
• Software PC Doctor, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

Lenovo

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/