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$1000+ overpriced
For something so expensive it doesn't come with good hardware. It runs basic computer software like AutoCAD and Photoshop but other machines for a lower price do more with less money. It has two Intel Xeon X5570 which cost $30 each, two NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 priced at $115 each, 48gb of ram which is 3x16gb DDR3 priced around $270, 850w power supply $100, 1TB SSD $220 4TB HDD $150. Note all the prices are for NEW except the processor (processor so old you can only buy refrubished. The items except storage are all REFURBISHED. CPU (Xeon) does the job but is an outdated piece of technology. It's 7 years old coming out in 2009. GPU (NVIDIA Quadro FX580) only has 518mb per card of memory and it's GRR3, meaning you're only getting 1gb of slow video memory to access through your programs. By the way it also came out in 2009. DDR4 is the fastest at the moment and the ram provided is DDR3 which is significantly slower. 48gb is overkill for RAM. Both AutoCAD and Photoshop only recommend 8gb of RAM. This much RAM only serves a purpose if you're running multiple connections to the computer or running a server. 850w power supply is also an overkill. You only need 500w with the technology provided. SSD provided is from sandisk and I personally don't trust their hardware to last but it does come with warranty. And by the way the only things that come with warranty are the storage units. If anything else breaks you're on your own. I recommend building your own computer to benefit from lower costs and for better and newer hardware. Never buy pre-built, it's always overpriced and outdated.
September 2016 · Electronics