Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 9631 (Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro)

Description: The Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 9631 (Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro) is an Athlon 64 X2-based, budget desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is midpriced at around $770.This PC comes with 512 MB RAM, and a 80GB hard drive.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.However, this computer also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.

Value: In general, this PC's features are in line with its price.

Suggestions: (1) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 9631D4U

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
• Product Form Factor Tower
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Width 6.9 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 15.8 in
• Weight 22 lbs
• Color Business black
• Localization English
• Desktop type Vista certified system, Budget desktop system

• Processor

• Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 2.2 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 ( 2 x 512 KB )

• Mainboard

• Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 410
• Data bus speed 1000 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
• Sound emission 29 dBA

• RAM

• Installed Size 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory Speed 533 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-4200
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Unbuffered, Dual channel memory architecture

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 2

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
• (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-133
• :Controller Interface Type:Channel Qty 2

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
• Hard Drive (2nd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE
• CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 48x
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Shared video memory (UMA)

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards SoundMAX, High Definition Audio

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Preferred Pro Full-size
• Keyboard interface PS/2

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - PCI - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5788
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
• Features ACPI support, Wake on LAN (WoL)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - Full-height, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Full-height
• Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

• Miscellaneous

• Features USB port control, Power-on password, Hard drive password, Boot sequence control, Administrator password, Hard drive I/O control, Serial port I/O control, Parallel port I/O control, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, CCC, NOM, cUL, GOST, IRAM, SABS, SASO, C-Tick, TUV GS, ACPI 2.3, ISO 9241-3, FCC Part 15 B, VCCI Class B ITE, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 230 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• OS Certified IBM PC DOS 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Software PC Doctor, Google Picasa, Diskeeper Lite, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, ThinkVantage Client Security Software, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Symantec Client Security (with 90 days of updates) (OEM)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site

• Card Reader

• Card reader 9 in 1 card reader

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/