Reviews of the Cyberpower Back to School 2006
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive; dual-core CPU, copious upgrade options; standard warranty lasts three years.
The Bad: Older CPU and budget video card; not for the fashion-conscious; no FireWire jacks.
The Bottom Line: Beneath the admittedly unattractive case, the Cyberpower Back to School Super Value desktop is a winner among its budget brethren for its dual-core processor and upgradability.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 38/100. Comparing these reviews to 42842 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Cyberpower Inc
Part number: AM2BTC_X238
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Mid tower
- Color Black
- Desktop type Budget desktop system
Processor
- Type Intel Pentium D 930 / 3 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
- Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 4 MB
- Cache Per Processor 4 MB ( 2 x 2 MB )
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 945P Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- Storage controller interface channel qty 4
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
- (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-100
Storage
- Floppy drive type 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
- Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - IDE
- CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD-R) / 16x (DVD+R)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
- Installed Size 256 MB
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel, 1 x Subwoofer
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface PS/2
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
- Mouse features Scroll
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Ethernet Controller(s) Realtek RTL8110S
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 5 ( 4 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 3 ( 2 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 3 ( 3 ) x PCI, 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 4 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Power provided 420 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
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