Reviews of the Velocity Micro ProMagix E2055
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CNET Review
The Good: Attractive, compact new case; fast application performance; wireless networking capability
The Bad: Slow 3D scores compared with less expensive desktops; you can find comparable desktops for significantly less; smaller case limits expansion options.
The Bottom Line: Not every PC has to be a decent gaming box, but regardless, we expect them to be priced appropriately. Velocity Micro's ProMagix E2055 looks great and does well on some tests, but its gaming scores and its overall bang-for-the-buck fall short.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 42842 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Velocity Micro
Part number: E2055
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Built-in Devices LED panel, Keyboard
- Width 7.4 in
- Depth 17.6 in
- Height 15 in
- Weight 35.0 lbs
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 / 3.16 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 6 MB
- Cache Per Processor 6 MB
Mainboard
- Data bus speed 1333 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 800 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-6400
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
Storage Controller
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL)
- CD / DVD read speed 16x (DVD) / 48x (CD)
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type DVD-ROM
- 2nd optical storage read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
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 ATI Radeon HD 3850
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound card name Integrated Audio
- Sound output mode 5.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse technology Optical
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x, Internal - 3.5" x 1/2H, Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
- Interfaces 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Features 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, 3DMark06, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Card Reader
- Card reader Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card
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