Scan Value G20 review
Even though it doesn’t have an unlocked processor, this is still a powerful, well-built PC with an excellent monitor
Specifications
3.1GHz Intel Core i5-3450, 8GB RAM, 23.6in 1,920×1,080 display, Windows 8
The case doesn’t look very exiting but its interior is well-finished and the entire system runs quietly. There are a couple of vents at the bottom and rear that lack mesh grilles to keep out dust and fluff, though. At the back of the case are two USB3 ports and four USB ports, along with a Gigabit Ethernet port. There are also two USB ports on the front panel.
We’re great fans of the AOC i2352Vh 23in IPS monitor, which has impressive colour accuracy and wide viewing angles. The MK120 budget wired keyboard and mouse set from Logitech are a bit lightweight, particularly for gaming, but they do their job adequately.
Although the Value G20’s processor isn’t overclocked, making its benchmark scores lower than those of rivals such as the Chillblast Fusion Blaze, this is an excellent PC with an outstanding monitor and plenty of power to run all the latest applications. If screen and sound quality in particular are important to you, this is a great buy, but the Chillblast Fusion Blaze is more powerful when it comes to games and 2D applications.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | **** |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3450 |
| Processor external bus | 100MHz (DMI) |
| Processor multiplier | x31 |
| Processor clock speed | 3.1GHz |
| Processor socket | LGA1155 |
| Memory | 8 |
| Memory type | PC3-12800 |
| Maximum memory | 16GB |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte H61MA-D2V |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel H61 |
Ports | |
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/6 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | none |
Internal Expansion | |
| Case | midi tower |
| PCI-E x1 slots (free) | 3 (2) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 1 (0) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 1 |
| Free memory slots | 0 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 5 |
Hard Disk | |
| Hard disk model(s) | OCZ Vertex 3 128GB SSD + Seagate Barracuda ST200DM001-9YN164 |
| Interface | SATA3 + SATA2 |
| Total storage capacity | 2,128GB |
Graphics | |
| Graphics card(s) | 1GB Nvidia GeForce 650 |
| Graphics/video ports | 2x DVI, 1x mini HDMI |
Sound | |
| Sound | Asus Xonar DGX |
| Sound outputs | 7.1 line out, optical S/PDIF out |
| Speakers | none |
Removable Drives | |
| Supported memory cards | none |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display | |
| Viewable size | 23.6 in |
| Screen model | AOC i2352Vh |
| Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
| Screen inputs | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
Other Hardware | |
| Keyboard | Logitech MK120 |
| Mouse | Logitech MK120 |
Software | |
| Software included | none |
| Operating system | Windows 8 |
| Operating system restore option | Windows disc |
Buying Information | |
| Warranty | two years RTB |
| Price | £783 |
| Details | www.scan.co.uk |