Acer Veriton X270-ED5300C - P E5300 2.6 GHz

Description: The Acer Veriton X270-ED5300C is a Pentium-based, enterprise desktop.Compared to other enterprise PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $415.This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Pros: The small design of this unit makes it more space efficient and helps to reduce cable clutter.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Ideally suited for office computing, including word processing, e-mail, and networking.The nVidia GeForce 7 series based graphics on this computer will suffice for basic needs outside of professional design and advanced graphics tasks.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this PC has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Acer
• Part Number: PS.V740Z.024

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Product Form Factor Compact desktop
• Width 10.4 in
• Depth 12.4 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Color Charcoal black
• Localization Canada
• Desktop type Budget desktop system, Small-form-factor PC

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 2 MB
• Cache Per Processor 2 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 800 MHz
• Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM
• Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7100
• Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface PS/2

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface PS/2

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5"
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
• Interfaces 1 x Storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 9 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 5 in front ), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 5 x Audio

• Printer

• Type None

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Power provided 220 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista - English / French, Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
• OS Preinstalled Windows Vista
• Software NTI Media Maker, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, McAfee Internet Security Suite (Trial), Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site

• Card Reader

• Card reader Card reader

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

Acer

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.acer.com/
• Address: 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA. 95134
• Phone: 408.432.6200
• Email: webmaster@acer.com
• Fax: 408.922.2933