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Alienware MJ-12 8550i review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon 5130
Clock speed: 2 GHz
Number of processors installed: 1
Number of processors supported: 2
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Motherboard: Alienware Professional
Chipset: Intel 5000P MCH + ESB2-M
Data bus speed: 1333 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Number of memory slots: 4
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 6
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 2
Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (integrated)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 80-500 GB
Rotation speed: 15000 rpm
Storage controller: SATA or SAS
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)
Video
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics card: nVidia Quadro FX 350 PCI-E
Audio
Sound card: Intel High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound Support
Audio outputs: 5 x audio jacks, Digital Audio In/Out
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Colour: black
Tool-free access: yes
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect & return
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Overview

Alienware MJ-12 8550i

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Available in single- and dual-processor configurations and featuring up to eight total processing cores, the Xeon-based MJ-12 8550i should deliver plenty of performance. But although it’s a solid system with immaculate build quality, similar-specified workstations can be had for less money.

Typical price

£ 1497

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