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Mesh Matrix XP 2100+PPC review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor model: Athlon XP 2100+
Clock speed: 1.73 GHz
Motherboard
Motherboard: ASUS A7V333
Processor socket: Socket A
Chipset: VIA KT333
Data bus speed: 266 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 3
RAM capacity: 3.072 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 2
Parallel: 1
USB: 6 (4 x USB 1.1; 2 USB 2.0)
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1 (on sound card)
Expansion slots (free): 5 (3)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/133
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: VIA VT8233A
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 40x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Radeon 8500
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: ATI Radeon 8500LE
Display
Display type: LCD
Display technology: TFT
Display diagonal size: 17 in
Audio
Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy
Speakers: Creative Labs Inspire 5.1 5300
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Tool-free access: yes
Front-accessible bays: 1
Internal bays: 1
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: Lotus SmartSuite 9.7
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years on-site
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Overview

Mesh Matrix XP 2100+PPC

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

Fast and reasonably priced, this Athlon XP 2100+-powered system is a good choice for power users.

Typical price

£ 1399

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