Reviews of the Systemax Sabre Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93 GHz
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
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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pcworld.ca
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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pcworld.com
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
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.





