Acer Veriton X270-ED7400C - Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8 GHz

Description: The Acer Veriton X270-ED7400C is a Core 2 Duo-based, business desktop.Compared to other professional level PCs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $445.This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Pros: Also, this machine's Core 2 Duo based processor is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as the latest games.However, 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: A business PC, suited for office applications and workgroup computing.The nVidia GeForce 7 series based graphics on this desktop will be fine for web-browsing and general purpose computing.

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

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• Manufacturer: Acer
• Part Number: PS.V740Z.023

• 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 Small-form-factor PC, Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 / 2.8 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 3 MB
• Cache Per Processor 3 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i
• Data bus speed 1066 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 800 MHz
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• 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

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV tuner 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

• 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 - DIMM 240-pin, 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) - 4 pin 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 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: 333 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA. 95110
• Phone: 1-800-368-2237