RSS FeedsMesh XGS PII 955CS review
Verdict:
We're not sure how Mesh can provide 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard disk and a top-notch processor for only £800, but we're certainly impressed.
Review Date: 10 Jul 2009
Price when reviewed: £799
Supplier: http://www.meshcomputers.com
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | XGS PII 955CS |
| Review Date | 10 Jul 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition |
| Processor external bus | 200MHz (2GHz HyperTransport) |
| Processor multiplier | x16 |
| Processor clock speed | 3.2GHz |
| Processor socket | AM3 |
| Level 1 cache | 4x 64KB |
| Level 2 cache | 2,048KB |
| Memory | 8.000000 |
| Memory type | PC2-6400 |
| Maximum memory | 8GB |
| Motherboard | Asus M4A78 Pro |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 780G + ATI SB700 |
| Power consumption standby | 4W |
| Power consumption idle | 148W |
| Power consumption active | 230W |
Ports |
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|---|---|
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/4 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 1/0 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 1/0 |
| Wired network ports | 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | none |
| Other ports | VGA, DVI, HDMI |
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 | 3 |
| Free memory slots | 0 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 3 |
Hard Disk |
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|---|---|
| Hard disk model(s) | Samsung HD103SI |
| Interface | SATA 300 |
| Total storage capacity | 1,000GB |
| Spindle speed | 5,400rpm |
Graphics |
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|---|---|
| Graphics card(s) | 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4770 |
| Graphics/video ports | 2x DVI, TV-out |
Sound |
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|---|---|
| Sound | VT1708S High Definition Audio |
| Sound outputs | 7.1 line out, stereo line out, optical S/PDIF out, line in, mic in |
| Speakers | none |
Removable Drives |
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|---|---|
| 3.5in floppy drive |
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| Supported memory cards | none |
| Optical drive model | TSST SH-S2223B |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display |
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|---|---|
| Viewable size | 22 in |
| Screen model | Iiyama ProLite E2208HDS-1 |
| Native resolution | 1,920x1,080 |
| Response time | 2ms |
| Screen inputs | DVI, VGA |
Other Hardware |
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|---|---|
| Modem |
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| Keyboard | Logitech Deluxe 660 Cordless Keyboard |
| Mouse | Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse RX 650 |
Software |
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| Software included | Microsoft Works 8.5, CyberLink Video Editing Suite, EA Battle Forge |
| Operating system | Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit |
| Operating system restore option | Windows disc |
Buying Information |
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|---|---|
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £799 |
| Supplier | http://www.meshcomputers.com |
| Details | www.meshcomputers.com |
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