Wired2Fire Fury VX5 review
Verdict:
With only a dual-core processor and small 19in display, the Fury VX5 isn't as good value as many other budget PCs.
Review Date: 21 Jun 2010
Price when reviewed: £500
Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | Fury VX5 |
| Review Date | 21 Jun 2010 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | AMD Athlon II X2 240 |
| Processor external bus | 240MHz (2.4GHz HyperTransport) |
| Processor multiplier | x14 |
| Processor clock speed | 3.36GHz |
| Processor socket | AM3 |
| Level 1 cache | 4x 64KB |
| Level 2 cache | 2x 1,024KB |
| Memory | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory | 16GB |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-MA785GMT-UD2H |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 785GX |
Ports |
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|---|---|
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/6 |
| 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 | minijack audio output, minijack microphone input |
Internal Expansion |
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|---|---|
| Case | midi tower |
| PCI-E x1 slots (free) | 1 (1) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 1 (1) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 3 |
| Free memory slots | 2 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 3 |
Hard Disk |
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|---|---|
| Hard disk model(s) | Seagate Barracuda (ST3500418AS) |
| Interface | SATA 300 |
| Total storage capacity | 500GB |
| Spindle speed | 7,200rpm |
Graphics |
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|---|---|
| Graphics card(s) | ATI Radeon HD 4200 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA, DVI, HDMI |
Sound |
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|---|---|
| Sound | Realtek HD Audio |
| Sound outputs | 7.1 line out, optical S/PDIF 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 | AOC 917Sw+ |
| Native resolution | 1,440x900 |
| Response time | 5ms |
| Screen inputs | VGA |
Other Hardware |
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|---|---|
| Modem |
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| Keyboard | BTC 5211A |
| 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 | £500 |
| Details | www.wired2fire.co.uk |
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