| Remove from comparison | Remove | Remove | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product name | |||
| Price | $419.99 | $514.99 | $824.99 |
| CNET editors' rating |
|
|
|
| Average user rating | |||
| Release date | June 28, 2009 | ||
| The Bottom Line | The Acer X1700-U3700A is slightly slower than the competition, but it gives you almost every component you need in either a basic desktop or a light-duty home theater PC. If you prefer functionality to performance, we recommend this model out of the three systems in the current lineup. | Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between. | Acer's Aspire M5800-U5802A could use some visual polish, but get past its appearance and you'll find a fast, affordable computer that will handle any task you care to throw at it. It's even a decent low-end gaming box. We'd only recommend against this desktop if you demand a computer's appearance match its capabilities. |
| Similar Products | Compare more products | Compare more products | Compare more products |
| Features | |||
| Storage Removable | None | None | None |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Optical Storage (2nd) | Info unavailable | None | None |
| Floppy Drive | None | Info unavailable | None |
| Storage Controller | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) |
| Type | Personal computer | Personal computer | Personal computer |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | - None | - None | - None |
| Printer | None | None | None |
| Optical Storage | DVD±RW / DVD-RAM | DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology | DVD±RW / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology |
| RAM | 4 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM | 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 800 MHz | 8 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive (3rd) | None | None | None |
| Cache Memory | 1 MB L2 cache | 4 MB L2 cache | 6 MB L2 cache |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.4 in x 12.4 in x 3.9 in | 4.2 in x 13 in x 10.7 in | 7.1 in x 17.4 in x 14.7 in |
| Weight | Info unavailable | 11.9 lbs | Info unavailable |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition |
| Processor | 1 x Intel Pentium Dual Core E2220 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core ) | 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 / 2.66 GHz ( Quad-Core ) |
| Hard Drive | 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 | 1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 | 1 x 750 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 |
| Product Description | Acer Aspire Aspire X1700 - Pentium Dual Core E2220 2.4 GHz | Gateway SX2800-01 - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz | Acer Aspire Aspire M5800 - Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66 GHz |
| Graphics Controller | NVIDIA GeForce G100 | Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 | PCI Express 2.0 x16 - NVIDIA GeForce GT 230 |
| Card Reader | Card reader | Info unavailable | Card reader |
| Product Form Factor | Small form factor | Tower | Tower |
| Communications | Fax / modem | Fax / modem - 56 Kbps | Fax / modem |
| Audio Output | Sound card - 5.1 channel surround | Sound card - 5.1 channel surround | Sound card - 7.1 channel surround |
| Cache Per Processor | 1 MB | Info unavailable | 6 MB |
| Monitor | None. | None. | None. |
| Localization | United States | Info unavailable | United States |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
|
||
| Remove from comparison | Remove | Remove | Remove |
comparison
- Reviews & advice
- Site map
- Editorial policies
- Meet the editors
- How we test
- Forums
- Internet speed test
- Popular topics
- Apple iPhone
- Apple iPod
- Cell phones
- Dell
- GPS
- LCD TV
- CNET sites
- CNET Site map
- CNET TV
- Downloads
- News
- Reviews
- Shopper.com
- More information
- Newsletters
- CNET Mobile
- Customer Help Center
- RSS
- CNET Widgets
- About CNET
-
TOP PRODUCTS FROM TOP BRANDS
