RSS FeedsMesh Turbo 530 OC4.0 review
Verdict:
Overclocking makes this dual-core PC very quick, but for a little more you could get a quad-core processor, or a PC with a shiny new bundled monitor.
Review Date: 29 Jun 2010
Price when reviewed: £600
Reviewed By: Seth Barton
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | none |
| Review Date | 29 Jun 2010 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | Intel Core i3-530 |
| Processor external bus | 200MHz (4.4GHz QuickPath Interconnect) |
| Processor multiplier | x20 |
| Processor clock speed | 4.0GHz |
| Processor socket | LGA1156 |
| Level 1 cache | 2x 64KB |
| Level 2 cache | 2x 256KB |
| Memory | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory | 16GB |
| Motherboard | Asus P7P55-M |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel P55 |
Ports |
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| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/8 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 0/1 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| Wired network ports | 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | 802.11b/g |
| Other ports | none |
Internal Expansion |
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| Case | midi tower |
| PCI-E x1 slots (free) | 1 (1) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 1 (0) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 4 |
| Free memory slots | 2 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 5 |
Hard Disk |
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| Hard disk model(s) | Samsung HD502HJ |
| Interface | SATA/300 |
| Total storage capacity | 750GB |
| Spindle speed | 7200rpm |
Graphics |
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| Graphics card(s) | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770 |
| Graphics/video ports | HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort |
Sound |
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| Sound | VT1708S High Definition Audio |
| Sound outputs | 7.1 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 | LG GH22NS50 |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display |
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| Screen model | N/A |
| Native resolution | N/A |
| Response time | N/A |
| Screen inputs | N/A |
Other Hardware |
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| Modem |
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| Keyboard | none |
| Mouse | none |
Software |
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| Software included | N/A |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit |
| Operating system restore option | Windows disc |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year (three months colllection & return, nine months RTB) |
| Price | £600 |
| Details | www.meshcomputers.com |
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