Reviews of the Asus Essentio CG5290-BP007
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CNET Review
The Good: Outstanding performance in day-to-day software as well as 3D games; affordable.
The Bad: Motherboard and power supply don't accommodate upgrades as well as other midrange gaming PCs; large case not for everyone; phone support hours and online support in general need help.
The Bottom Line: Asus crafted the Essentio CG5290-BP007 to serve as a no-frills gaming desktop for just more than $1,000. And while the boutique PC vendors have a bit more polish for not too much more money, Asus can at least claim that this PC is one of the fastest on the retail shelves. You might have a hard time arguing the necessity of such a fast gaming box for back-to-school, but we can at least recommend this system as a speedy bargain.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Asus
Part number: CG5290-BP007
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Desktop
- Built-in Devices Led indicators
- Width 7.9 in
- Depth 21 in
- Height 18.2 in
- Weight 23.8 lbs
- Color Gray
Processor
- Type Intel Core i7 I7-920 / 2.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Upgradability Upgradable
Cache Memory
- Type L3 cache
- Installed Size 8 MB
- Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard
- Mainboard processor socket LGA1366 Socket
RAM
- Installed Size 9 GB / 24 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Storage Controller
- Type Serial ATA - Integrated
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±R (±R DL)
- CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 8x (DVD Double layer)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
- Video Memory 896 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound Card - Integrated
- Sound card name Integrated Audio
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
- Mouse interface USB
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5"
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA1366 Socket, Memory, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI
- Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Media card reader
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP1
- OS Preinstalled Windows Vista
- Software Adobe Reader 8.0, Nero 8 Essentials, Microsoft Works 9.0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year limited warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
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