Acer Veriton M265-ED2220C - P E2220 2.4 GHz

Description: The Acer Veriton M265-ED2220C is a Pentium-based, budget desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $395.This PC comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared RAM tend to trade performance for price.

Suitability: A value-oriented PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this PC has great features for the money.

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: Acer
• Part Number: PS.V880Z.004

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Product Form Factor Mini tower
• Width 7.1 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 13.9 in
• Color Charcoal black
• Localization Canada, United States
• Desktop type Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium E2220 / 2.4 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 1 MB
• Cache Per Processor 1 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel G31 Express
• Data bus speed 800 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory speed 800 MHz
• RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
• RAM features Dual channel memory architecture
• RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards RoHS

• 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 Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound output mode 7.1 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) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 4 ( 3 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x1, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
• Interfaces 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 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 Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 6 x Audio, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards RoHS, PC 2001

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Power provided 250 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista - English / French, Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
• OS Preinstalled Windows Vista
• Software Acer Security Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, NTI Media Maker (OEM), Veriton ControlCenter, CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), 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

• 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