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Poweroid 1200 review

8.1

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1599

Verdict

If you need an almost-silent computer, then a PC built around the fanless Zalman TNN 500A case, such as the Poweroid 1200, is currently the state of the art... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Near-silent operation
  • Impressive visual presence

Cons

  • Very bulky and heavy
  • Case isn't lockable
  • Upgrades will be tricky and could require optional extras for the case

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 3.2 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Hard drive size: 250 GB
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics card: Gainward GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
Case form factor: tower
Operating system: Windows XP Home

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