| Product Spec |
| General |
| Type |
Media center |
| Recommended Use |
Home use |
| Product Form Factor |
Tower |
| Localization |
English / United States |
| Desktop type |
Media center system |
| Processor |
| Type |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 / 2.66 GHz |
| Multi-Core processor technology |
Quad-Core |
| 64-bit processor |
Yes |
| Installed Qty |
1 |
| Max processors supported |
1 |
| Cache Memory |
| Type |
L2 cache |
| Installed Size |
8 MB |
| Cache Per Processor |
8 MB |
| Mainboard |
| Chipset type |
Intel G33 Express |
| Data bus speed |
1066 MHz |
| RAM |
| Installed Size |
4 GB / 8 GB (max) |
| Technology |
DDR2 SDRAM |
| Memory specification compliance |
PC2-6400 |
| RAM form factor |
DIMM 240-pin |
| Storage Controller |
| Type |
1 x Serial ATA - Integrated |
| Storage Controller (2nd) |
| Type |
None |
| Storage |
| Floppy drive type |
None |
| Hard Drive |
2 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm |
| Hard Drive (2nd) |
None |
| Optical Storage |
| Type |
DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA |
| CD / DVD read speed |
40x (CD) / 16x (DVD) |
| CD / DVD write speed |
40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL) |
| CD / DVD rewrite speed |
32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM) |
| Disc Labeling Technology |
LightScribe Technology |
| Optical Storage (2nd) |
| Type |
None |
| Storage Removable |
| Type |
None |
| Monitor |
| Monitor Type |
None. |
| Multimedia Functionality |
| TV tuner type |
Digital and analog TV |
| Radio tuner type |
FM radio |
| Graphics Controller |
| Type |
PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card |
| Graphics Processor / Vendor |
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT |
| Installed Size |
512 MB |
| Digital Video Standard |
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Digital Visual Interface (DVI) |
| Audio Output |
| Type |
Sound card - Integrated |
| Sound output mode |
7.1 channel surround |
| Audio output compliant standards |
High Definition Audio |
| Speaker(s) |
None |
| Input Device |
| Type |
Mouse, Keyboard |
| Keyboard |
| Keyboard connectivity |
Wireless |
| Mouse |
| Mouse connectivity |
Wireless |
| Mouse technology |
Optical |
| Audio Input |
| Type |
FM tuner |
| Telecom |
| Modem |
Fax / modem |
| Max transfer rate |
56 Kbps |
| Networking |
| Networking |
Network adapter |
| 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) |
1 ( 1 ) x Pocket Media Drive bay, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay, 2 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H |
| Expansion Slots Total (Free) |
4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16 |
| Interfaces |
9 x Audio - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 3 in front ), 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Display / video - Composite video input - RCA ( 1 in front ), 1 x TV antenna - Input - F connector, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - S-video input, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) |
| Miscellaneous |
| Included Accessories |
Remote control |
| Power |
| Power device type |
Power supply |
| Operating System / Software |
| OS Provided |
Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition |
| Software |
Microsoft Windows Media Center, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Microsoft Windows Mail, Muvee autoProducer, Norton Internet Security 2008 (60 days subscription), Adobe Reader 8.0, HP Photosmart Essential |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Service & Support |
1 year warranty |
| Service & Support Details |
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year |
| Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' |
| Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) |
4.3 |
| Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) |
6.7 |
| Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008) |
4.7 |
| Card Reader |
| Card reader |
15 in 1 card reader |
| Supported flash memory cards |
RS-MMC, CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardmobile, Microdrive, SmartMedia Card, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick Duo, CompactFlash Card type I, MiniSD, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, XD-Picture Card |