Is this a good dekstop?

kevinR

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Jan 29, 2010
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Hey i made a threat before about a laptop but i decided to go for a desktop so i was wondering if any of you think this is a good opportunity to go for?

Here is the link:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Factory-Refurbished+Essentio+Desktop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i7+Processor/9721708.p?id=1218159404609&skuId=9721708&st=asus

or here is some info:

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7
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Processor Speed
2.66GHz
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Cache Memory
8MB on die Level 2
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System Memory (RAM)
9GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
24GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
#
Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
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Hard Drive Size
1TB
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Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX260
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Video Memory
896MB
#
Audio
High-definition audio (7.1-channel support)
#
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
#
Wireless Networking
None
#
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD+RW/CD-RW
#
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
#
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
#
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
#
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
#
Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI-E, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
#
IEEE 1394 Ports
1
#
S-Video Outputs
1
#
Operating System Platform
Windows
#
Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
#
Software Included
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8; Microsoft Works 9.0; Nero 8 Essentials and more
#
ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
#
BBY Software Installer
No
#
HDMI Output
No
#
Blu-ray Player
No