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Price $1,099.00 $514.99 Check Prices
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Release date June 28, 2009 December 01, 2008
The Bottom Line Velocity Micro's Edge Z30 is the best deal going right now for midlevel gaming PCs featuring Intel's new Core i7 chips. The overclocked Core i7 860, a fast Nvidia graphics card, and a solid selection of features all around make it easy for us to recommend this system to anyone looking for a capable gaming desktop. Gateway's SX2800-01 offers a strong combination of performance and features all wrapped up in a design that fully embraces the merits of a slim tower PC. We recommend this system to anyone looking for a fast, affordable desktop for the home office, the living room, or anywhere in between. Maingear's Ephex is the fastest PC we've reviewed, and also the most expensive. You can find better service policies from other boutique PC vendors, but the Ephex's overall speed and build quality are enough for us to recommend it to those in the market for the best desktop they can find.
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Features
Storage RemovableInfo unavailableNone
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Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
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Video MemoryInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3 GB
Optical Storage (2nd)Info unavailableNone
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Storage ControllerInfo unavailableSerial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
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TypeInfo unavailablePersonal computer
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Hard Drive (2nd)Info unavailable- None
1 x 1 TB - Standard
PrinterInfo unavailableNone
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Optical StorageDVD±R (±R DL)
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with Labelflash Technology
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RAM8 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM
4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 800 MHz
12 GB DDR3 SDRAM - 1600 MHz
Hard Drive (3rd)Info unavailableNone
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Cache MemoryInfo unavailable4 MB L2 cache
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Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailable4.2 in x 13 in x 10.7 in
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Processor1 x Intel Core i7 860 / 2.80 GHz
1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz ( Quad-Core )
1 x Intel Core i7 965 / 3.925 GHz ( Quad-Core )
Hard Drive1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA NCQ
1 x 640 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
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WeightInfo unavailable11.9 lbs
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OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Product DescriptionCore i7 860 2.80 GHz
Gateway SX2800-01 - Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz
Core i7 965 3.925 GHz
Graphics ControllerNVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
Product Form FactorInfo unavailableTower
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CommunicationsInfo unavailableFax / modem - 56 Kbps
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Audio OutputInfo unavailableSound card - 5.1 channel surround
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MonitorInfo unavailableNone.
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