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Specifications: Processor: Intel ; RAM installed: 3 GB DDR2 SDRAM ; Hard drive: 250 GB ; See full specs
Price range: $697.00 check prices
CNET editors' buying advice
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Full tower desktops
If you are a serious speed junkie, then this is your hot rod. The interior space allows for plenty of expansion room, with many internal and external bays for both optical drives and hard drives. It should also include an x16 PCI Express slot or two for high-end 3D gaming cards, as well as at least five PCI or x1 PCI Express slots.
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Desktop computer memory size
One GB of memory is the recommended minimum to run Windows Vista and additional memory will make multitasking and graphics run smoother. Business workstations are apt to have a lot more memory to run industrial strength software. Choosing a lower memory configuration may save you money; however, most of the highest-rated desktop computers on CNET have 2GB.
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If you want a new gaming system then you probably want one of the newest video cards installed. Or maybe you only need enough graphics power to run your favorite game published three years ago. Series numbers get confusing so try comparing graphics adapters by the DirectX version supported in the firmware.
If you only need a multi-display solution then look into a workstation adapter.
| Manufacturer | Series | DirectX version | Launch | Designed use | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATi | Radeon HD 4000 series | 10.1 | 2009 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| ATi | Radeon HD 3000 series | 10.1 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| ATi | Radeon HD 2000 series | 10 | 2007 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| ATi | Radeon 9000 series | 9 | 2002 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| ATi | Radeon 8000 series | 8.1 | 2001 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| nVidia | GeForce 9 series | 10.1 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding | nVidia | GeForce 200 series | 10 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 100 series | 10 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| nVidia | GeForce 8 series | 10 | 2006 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| nVidia | GeForce 7 series | 9 | 2005 | Graphics and video decoding | |||||
| ATi | FireGL | varies | Workstations | ||||||
| nVidia | Quadro | varies | Workstations | ||||||
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Desktop computer dedicated graphic cards
If you want a new gaming system then you probably want one of the newest video cards installed. Or maybe you only need enough graphics power to run your favorite game published three years ago. Series numbers get confusing so try comparing graphics adapters by the DirectX version supported in the firmware.
If you only need a multi-display solution then look into a workstation adapter.
| Manufacturer | Series | DirectX version | Launch | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATi | Radeon HD 4000 series | 10.1 | 2009 | Graphics and video decoding |
| ATi | Radeon HD 3000 series | 10.1 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding |
| ATi | Radeon HD 2000 series | 10 | 2007 | Graphics and video decoding |
| ATi | Radeon 9000 series | 9 | 2002 | Graphics and video decoding |
| ATi | Radeon 8000 series | 8.1 | 2001 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 9 series | 10.1 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 200 series | 10 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 100 series | 10 | 2008 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 8 series | 10 | 2006 | Graphics and video decoding |
| nVidia | GeForce 7 series | 9 | 2005 | Graphics and video decoding |
| ATi | FireGL | varies | Workstations | |
| nVidia | Quadro | varies | Workstations | |
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Dell Vostro 420 Desktop Computer (Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 250GB/3GB):
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