Lenovo ThinkCentre A61 9143 - Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz

Description: The Lenovo ThinkCentre A61 9143 - Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz is an Athlon 64 X2-based, budget desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is midpriced at around $770.This system comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard disk.

Pros: Has an ATI Radeon X1250 graphics chip, which is somewhat better performing than some similarly priced PCs.Also, this PC has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.However, comes with a DVD burner, allowing you to convert home movies from your digital video camcorder onto DVDs.You can archive videos, photos, music files, and all the email from your sweetheart onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD burner.

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

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).(2) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 9143BJU

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
• Product Form Factor Tower
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 6.9 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 15.8 in
• Weight 20.3 lbs
• Color Business black
• Localization English

• Processor

• Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ / 2.6 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 AMD 690G
• Data bus speed 1000 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory speed 667 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
• RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
• RAM features Unbuffered, Dual channel memory architecture
• RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB

• 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

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 4
• RAID level RAID 0, RAID 1

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
• (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-133

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
• CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1250
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• Max Monitors Supported 3

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Preferred Pro Full-size
• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

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

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - PCI Express x1 - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Marvell Yukon 88E8071
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0, DMI 2.0
• Features ACPI support, Wake on LAN (WoL)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - Socket AM2, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 - Full-height, 1 ( 0 ) 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 stereo 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), 2 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Features U-Bolt anchoring, 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 280 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• 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 Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
• Software PC Doctor, Adobe Reader, Google Picasa, InterVideo WinDVD, Windows Live Search, Windows Live Toolbar, Diskeeper Home Edition, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Sustainability

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

Lenovo

Manufacturer profile

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