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NEC POWERMATE X9320

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NEC POWERMATE X9320 3.00

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RRP

$3000.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 28th of May, 2008

Features

Graphics Processor : NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

What's Hot

Quad-core CPU, 2TB storage space, small size, wireless media-centre-style keyboard, hybrid TV tuner

What's Not

No HDMI, relatively old graphics card, no FireWire, limited expansion options

The Final Word

This PC is certainly worthy of consideration if you're after a powerful and well-featured PC that can also be used as a media centre. Users who want to edit high-definition movies will appreciate the 2TB of hard drive space and the inclusion of a Blu-ray writer.

General

Available Colours

Black

Warranty (Months)

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT

Graphics Card Interface

PCI Express x16

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

2 TB

Hard Drive Type

Internal

RPM

7200

Interface

Serial ATA

Input Devices

Keyboard, Mouse

Keyboard and Mouse Type

Wireless keyboard, corded mouse

Media

Supported Memory Media

Mini-SD, Reduced Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) , Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Micro-SD, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia, xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Card Reader

Yes

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

3 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

8 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

RAM Speeds Supported

667 Mhz

Number of DIMM Slots

L2 Cache Memory

2 x 6MB

Motherboard

Maximum Number of Processors Supported

Bus Speed

Up to 1333MHz

Storage Interfaces Supported

Serial ATA

RAID Supported

Yes

Network Card on Motherboard

Yes

Graphics Controller on Motherboard

Yes

Sound Card on Motherboard

Yes

SATA RAID Levels Supported

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD±R (+R double layer), DVD±RW / DVD-RAM , BD-RE, BD-R, BD-ROM

PC Expansion Bays

Number of 3.5in Internal Expansion Bays

Number of 5.25in External Expansion Bays

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

PCI, PCI Express x1, PCI Express x16

Number of PCI Slots

Number of PCI Express x1 Slots

Number of PCI Express x16 Slots

PCs

PC Case Form Factor

Mini Tower

Floppy Drive

Processor

Intel Core2 Quad Q9450

Processor Speed

2.6 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Vista Home Premium.

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center), Composite Video Input, Line In, Line out, Microphone Jack , Parallel Ports, Serial, S-Video Input, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

6 (2 front, 4 rear)

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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