Arbico Phenom 5550 QCS review
Verdict:
The unlocked processor provides excellent performance, but the 19in monitor is small and the budget graphics card will struggle to play games.
Review Date: 7 Aug 2010
Price when reviewed: £530
Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | Phenom 5550 QCS |
| Review Date | 7 Aug 2010 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | AMD Phenom II X2 550 (unlocked to 4 cores) |
| Processor external bus | 200MHz (2GHz HyperTransport) |
| Processor multiplier | x15.5 |
| Processor clock speed | 3.1GHz |
| Processor socket | AM3 |
| Level 1 cache | 4x 128KB |
| Level 2 cache | 4x 512KB |
| Memory | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory | 16GB |
| Motherboard | Biostar TA770-E3 |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 770 |
Ports |
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|---|---|
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/6 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 1/0 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | none |
| Other ports | none |
Internal Expansion |
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|---|---|
| Case | midi tower |
| PCI-E x1 slots (free) | 2 (1) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 1 (0) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 4 |
| Free memory slots | 2 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 4 |
Hard Disk |
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|---|---|
| Hard disk model(s) | Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD502HJ |
| Interface | SATA 300 |
| Total storage capacity | 500GB |
| Spindle speed | 7,200rpm |
Graphics |
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|---|---|
| Graphics card(s) | ATI Radeon HD 5550 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA, DVI, HDMI |
Sound |
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|---|---|
| Sound | HD audio |
| Sound outputs | 5.1 line out |
| Speakers | none |
Removable Drives |
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|---|---|
| 3.5in floppy drive |
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| Supported memory cards | none |
| Optical drive model | Optiarc AD-5240S |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display |
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|---|---|
| Viewable size | 19 in |
| Screen model | Digimate DGM L-1935WD |
| Native resolution | 1,440x900 |
| Response time | 5ms |
| Screen inputs | VGA, DVI |
Other Hardware |
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| Modem |
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| Keyboard | Logitech Deluxe 250 Keyboard |
| Mouse | Logitech B110 |
Software |
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|---|---|
| Software included | none |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
| Operating system restore option | Windows disc |
Buying Information |
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|---|---|
| Warranty | two years RTB |
| Price | £530 |
| Details | www.arbico.co.uk |
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