RSS FeedsPC Specialist Vortex i5 GTS review
Verdict:
A big monitor and Windows 7 Ultimate make this a real workhorse, but better-value deals are available.
Review Date: 18 Nov 2009
Price when reviewed: £849
Reviewed By: Alan Lu
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | Vortex i5 GTS |
| Review Date | 18 Nov 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5-750 |
| Processor external bus | 133MHz (2.0GB/s Direct Media Interface) |
| Processor multiplier | x24 |
| Processor clock speed | 2.67GHz |
| Processor socket | LGA1156 |
| Level 1 cache | 4x 32KB |
| Level 2 cache | 4x 256KB |
| Memory | 4.000000 |
| Memory type | PC3-8500 |
| Maximum memory | 16GB |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel P55 Express |
| Power consumption standby | 3W |
| Power consumption idle | 70W |
| Power consumption active | 190W |
Ports |
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|---|---|
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 5/10 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 0/1 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 0/1 |
| 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) | 0 (0) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 2 (1) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 5 |
| Free memory slots | 2 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 3 |
Hard Disk |
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|---|---|
| Hard disk model(s) | WD Caviar Green WD7500AADS |
| Interface | SATA 300 |
| Total storage capacity | 750GB |
| Spindle speed | 5,400rpm |
Graphics |
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| Graphics card(s) | 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 |
| Graphics/video ports | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
Sound |
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| Sound | Realtek ALC888B |
| Sound outputs | 7.1 line out, coaxial S/PDIF out, optical S/PDIF out |
| Speakers | none |
Removable Drives |
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| 3.5in floppy drive |
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| Supported memory cards | SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, Memory Stick Pro, MicroDrive, xD |
| Optical drive model | LG GH22NS40 |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display |
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|---|---|
| Viewable size | 24 in |
| Screen model | Acer V243H |
| 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 650 Cordless |
| Mouse | Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse RX 650 |
Software |
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| Software included | Ahead Nero Express 7 Essentials, CyberLink DVD Suite 5 |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit |
| Operating system restore option | Windows disc |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £849 |
| Details | www.pcspecialist.co.uk |
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