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Reviews of the Systemax Sabre Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93 GHz

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    September 6, 2006

    The Good: Outstanding deal on a high-end PC; Core 2 Extreme CPU; ATI CrossFire graphics; 10,000rpm hard drives; bundled Razer Copperhead gaming mouse and a Saitek Eclipse backlit keyboard.

    The Bad: No-frills design won't win any awards; the system's many cooling fans makes for a loud PC.

    The Bottom Line: The Systemax Sabre can't compete with the higher-end PC shops' design and innovation, but Systemax blows them away with its aggressive Sabre pricing. If you're a gamer or simply someone looking for a powerhouse desktop for less, this desktop is one of the best deals on the market, despite its relative lack of polish.

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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 3, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 58606 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.ca

    By Kirk Steers | March 23, 2007

    Review Summary: Power desktop sacrifices frills to offer high performance at a good price. PC World.ca rating: 82, Very Good

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  • 8.3

    pcworld.com

    By Kirk Steers | October 19, 2006

    Review Summary: Documentation is virtually nonexistent; the only printed material we received was a motherboard manual, and most ports lacked any kind of labeling. But gamers and power users seeking speed and economy should take a close look at the Sabre

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Manufacturer: Systemax Inc.

Part number: BTO-038594

General

  • Type Personal computer
  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • Product Form Factor Mid tower
  • Built-in Devices LED panel
  • Desktop type Gaming-friendly system, Vista certified system

Processor

  • Type Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 / 2.93 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max processors supported 1
  • Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 4 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 4 MB ( 2 x 2 MB )

Mainboard

  • Chipset type Intel 975X Express
  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory speed 800 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2-6400
  • RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
  • RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB
  • Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 2 GB module

Storage Controller

  • Type RAID - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-150
  • RAID level RAID 0

Storage

  • Floppy drive type 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
  • Hard Drive 2 x 150 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 10000 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) 150 GB - None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD?RW (?R DL) - Serial ATA

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Graphics Controller

  • Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
  • Multi-GPU Configuration 2 single GPU cards (CrossFire)
  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1900 XTX
  • Installed Size 512 MB
  • Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound card name SoundBlaster X-Fi
  • Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

Input Device

  • Type Mouse, Keyboard

Keyboard

  • Keyboard name IoPlus Saitek Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard
  • Keyboard interface USB

Mouse

  • Mouse technology Optical
  • Mouse interface USB
  • Mouse features Scroll

Audio Input

  • Type None

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Printer

  • Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 3 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 2 ( 2 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 4 Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 4 ( 3 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 PCI, 3 PCI Express x16, 7 Expansion slot
  • Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 4 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 2 x Video - VIVO, 2 x Audio - SPDIF - TOSLINK, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Power

  • Power device type Power supply
  • Power provided 600 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Software Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Card Reader

  • Card reader 9 in 1 card reader

Sustainability

  • Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

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