DESKTOP REVIEW

Sony VAIO PCV-RX301 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

6.5

Members' Rating

Typical price:£ 799

Verdict

The RX301 is a surprisingly affordable Sony desktop that can handle relatively undemanding multimedia content creation tasks... Read Full Review.

Pros

Attractive price (even without a monitor)
Stylish design.

Cons

Moderate performance with high-end applications
Poor 3D acceleration
No AGP slot for graphics upgrades
No Ethernet connection as standard.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer:	AMD
Processor model:	Athlon XP 1800+
Clock speed:	1.533 GHz
RAM installed:	256 MB
Hard drive size:	40 GB
Graphics processor:	SiS 650_740 (integrated)
Graphics RAM:	32 MB
Graphics card:	SiS 650_740 (integrated)
Case form factor:	tower
Operating system:	Windows XP Home Edition

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6.5

Average Member Rating

5 Members have reviewed this product

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Leon Staden

The most reliable PC I've ever used

8.5

Anonymous

Excellent all rounder , but no AGP slot was disappointing

7.0

Anonymous

You pay for the Sony name; no support

2.5

Anonymous

Upgrading the system can be frustrating!

6.0

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