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Desktop PCs Updated December 14, 2005 If your growing business needs a PC for its conference room, there are a few concerns to keep in mind. Unless your conference room doubles as an employee's office, odds are you don't need a powerful machine for daily, mission-critical chores. If that's the case, you can get by with a budget system, such as the Dell OptiPlex GX620, which has more than enough oomph for PowerPoint presentations. If you have room in your budget, we suggest choosing a system with a new BTX motherboard design; BTX-based systems hum along in near silence. Gateway's E-6500 won't require meeting participants to shout above the din of noisy cooling fans. |
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Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 |
Gateway E-6500D |
Dell OptiPlex GX620 |
MPC ClientPro 365 |
HP Business Dc7100 (Pentium 4 3.2GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro) |
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| Review date | November 10, 2005 | September 21, 2005 | September 8, 2005 | April 25, 2005 | July 22, 2004 |
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| Review summary | We wish it were a bit speedier and backed by a longer standard warranty, but the Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 displays its IBM heritage with a smart design and strong business features. | The Gateway E-6500D provides the right mix of performance and features--all at a competitive price. Manageability and security options, along with a variety of service plans, will give volume buyers an added sense of comfort. | The competitively priced OptiPlex GX620 is powerful enough for most business users, and its wide-ranging configuration options, including four case choices, mean it can fill a variety of office needs. | The MPC ClientPro 365's poor performance overshadows its sharp 17-inch flat-panel display and excellent warranty. | A strong performer with a flexible design and an excellent warranty, the HP Compaq dc7100 is perfect for corporate environments. |
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| User comments | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Be one of the first to rate this product! | 5.8 Average (from 17 users) | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Be one of the first to rate this product! |
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| Product Description | Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 8157 - Pentium 4 531 3 GHz | Gateway E 6500D - Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz | Dell OptiPlex GX620 - Pentium D 326 2.66 GHz | MPC ClientPro 365 - Pentium 4 540J 3.2 GHz - 17 in TFT active matrix | HP Compaq Business Desktop Dc7100 - No CPU 2.80 GHz |
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| Type | Personal computer | Personal computer | Personal computer | Personal computer | Personal computer |
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| Product Form Factor | Small form factor | Tower | Mini tower | Small desktop | Convertible mini tower |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.2 in x 14.1 in x 3.3 in | 8 in x 17.5 in x 16.5 in | 7.4 in x 17 in x 16.2 in | 13.7 in x 16 in x 4 in | 6.6 in x 17.8 in x 17.6 in |
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| Weight | 18.7 lbs | 37.9 lbs | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 32.4 lbs |
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| Localization | English / United States | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Processor | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 531 / 3 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | 1 x Intel Pentium D 326 / 2.66 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 540J / 3.2 GHz | No CPU 2.80 GHz |
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| Processor Main Features | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit , Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Intel Execute Disable Bit , Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit , Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology , Intel Execute Disable Bit | Info unavailable |
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| Cache Memory | 1 MB L2 cache | 2 MB L2 cache | 1 MB L2 cache | 1 MB L2 cache | 1 MB L2 cache |
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| Cache Per Processor | 1 MB | 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB ) | 1 MB | 1 MB | Info unavailable |
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| RAM | 512 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC - 533 MHz - PC2-4200 | 512 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz | 512 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - Non-ECC - 533 MHz | 512 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC3200 | 0 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM |
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| Storage Controller | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) | Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE ( ATA-100 ) |
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| Floppy Drive | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy | None | None | None |
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| Hard Drive | 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 | 1 x 80 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | 40 GB - None. |
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| Hard Drive (2nd) | - None | - None | - None | - None | None - None |
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| Hard Drive (3rd) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| Optical Storage | CD-ROM | CD-RW | None | CD-RW | None |
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| Optical Storage (2nd) | None | None | None | None | None |
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| Storage Removable | None | None | None | None | None - None |
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| Monitor | None. | None. | None. | Flat panel display - 17 in - TFT active matrix | None. |
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| Printer | None | None | None | None | None |
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| Graphics Controller | Intel GMA 950 | Intel GMA 900 - 128 MB | Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelator 950 | Intel GMA 900 - 64 MB | Intel GMA 900 - 64 MB |
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| Audio Output | Sound card | Sound card | Sound card - Stereo | Sound card | Sound card - Stereo |
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| Communications | None | None | None | None | None - PCI - Internal - 56 Kbps |
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| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V |
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| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Windows XP Home | Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 4 years warranty ( On-site ) | 3 years warranty ( On-site ) | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
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| Product name | Lenovo ThinkCentre A52 | Gateway E-6500D | Dell OptiPlex GX620 | MPC ClientPro 365 | HP Business Dc7100 (Pentium 4 3.2GHz, 512MB RAM, 80GB HDD, XP Pro) |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range |
 Configurations starting at$439 |
This product is available directly from the manufacturer's Web site.
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