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Approximate retail price:
$800
Summary:A full-size desktop computer tested with Windows 7 Home Premium, an Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz processor, 16GB of memory, a 2TB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, a DVD burner, and no speakers.
The Asus CM6870-US-3AB is a full-size desktop computer. It has 16GB of memory and a 2TB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory. It is suitable for high-performance gaming. It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed.
The CM6870-US-3AB has a built-in memory-card reader for digital photography, and 8 free USB ports.
The CM6870-US-3AB measures 6.6 inches wide by 15.9 inches high by 16.9 inches deep. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.
About This Brand
Laptops range from budget to high end. Many of it's ultrabooks are sold in the Zenbook line. Its Essentio desktop brand is limited to value and midrange models. Its line of all-in-one computers includes the ET Series. Asus netbooks are sold under the Eee PC moniker. Asus does not sell its lines direct to consumers, unlike many other computer makers.
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
NA
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Core i7-3770
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
16
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
2000
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
0
Wi-Fi The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi
Yes
Suitable for gaming These systems are capable of playing intensive 3D video games with a frame rate that does not make the game stop or stutter.
Suitable for gaming
Yes
Wireless mouse A mouse that is wireless.
Wireless mouse
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.).
Memory-card reader
Yes
Digital video out Has a DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort video output for sending a digital video signal to a computer monitor or HDTV.
Digital video out
Yes
TV tuner TV tuner for watching and recording TV shows.
TV tuner
No
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive.
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