Reviews of the Velocity Micro Edge Z15
-
CNET Review
The Good: Fast CPU and 3D-card combo; immaculate build quality; lots of room to upgrade.
The Bad: Spare design may bore those looking for a flashy gaming PC; onsite support costs extra.
The Bottom Line: Velocity Micro's Edge Z15 represents one of the best deal's we've seen this year in midrange gaming PCs. It has all the power necessary to play current games (even Crysis) at smooth frame rates, and its clean, spacious interior gives you plenty of upgrade room. We recommend this system to any PC gamer looking for a sub-$2,000 desktop.
-
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Velocity Micro
Part number: EDGEZ15
General
- Type Personal computer
- Product Form Factor Tower
- Width 8.3 in
- Depth 19.3 in
- Height 17.8 in
- Color Black
- Desktop type Gaming-friendly system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 / 2.66 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 4 MB
- Cache Per Processor 4 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI
- Data bus speed 1333 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 features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x RAID - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- RAID level JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type IDE - Integrated
Storage
- Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - IDE
- Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- 2nd optical storage read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Installed Size 512 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- HDCP compatible Yes
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Speaker(s) None
Input Device
- Type Mouse, Keyboard
Keyboard
- Keyboard interface USB
Mouse
- Mouse interface USB
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 3 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/2H, 5 ( 4 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/2H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1
- Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 2 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x HDTV output, Audio - Output, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Power provided 500 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader 52 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.
Product Video
Product Photos
Introducing SmartPlanet
- Find thought-provoking progressive ideas on topics that intersect with technology, business and life. Visit Today
-
- Technology, perspective, and insights shaping the world
- Learn innovative and practical skills for your business and your life. SmartPlanet offers 360 degree coverage that you need to feel connected to the information that matters to the world at large. Go to SmartPlanet

