Comparing Generic computers to name-brand

[taobert]

Hello, this is quite an exciting topic for me since the Internets is virtually free of any feedback regarding ZT AFFINITY computers. Basically Let me give you the rundown of the specs (which seems like amazing deal compared to anything remotely similar that is namebrand. I need to know why this is or isn't a good deal for $699. (tower+mouse/keyrd only) Has anyone ever heard of ZT computers??! (they sell through Costco)

AMD Phenom™ II 1055T Six-Core Processor (2.8 GHz)
AMD® 760G+SB710 Chipset
12GB DDR3 Memory

Drives:
2TB SATA II Hard Drive
22X DVD±R/RW
Front Panel 19-in-1 digital multimedia card reader
Graphics:

Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 series graphics from AMD
Communications:

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Audio:

8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC
Keyboard & Mouse:

USB Desktop Keyboard
Optical Mouse
Expandability (total bays/slots):

2 x 5.25" Exposed (1x occupied)
1 x 3.5" Exposed (1x occupied)
4 x 3.5" Hidden (1x occupied)
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Ports:

8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 6 Rear)
6 x Audio ports
1 x eSATA port
1 x DVI port
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI port
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse port
1 x RJ45 network port
Operating System:

Genuine Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Additional Software:

Microsoft® Office Starter (reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel; not the full version of Microsoft® Office 2010)
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Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011
(60-day trial)
Additional Information:

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 13.9" x 7.1" x 16.9" (approx.)
Power supply: 350W
Lifetime, 24/7 toll-free phone support
2 Year Limited Parts & Labor Warranty
Email and fax support M-F from 9am-6pm EST

 

[dEAne]

Just heard now - it is a budget PC. I think you mistakenly put 12Gb DDR3 memory. For a branded or non branded you make sure that their is an after sales support. This is a good build for office work, lite loads, and internet surfing.

 

[taobert]

No that's what I'm saying, its 12 GB! (the link to it is at bottom)

I even started an excel sheet of how much it would cost me to build from scratch the components in this system and I stopped after calculating the memory- which was like $180 with 12 Gigs of Patriot memory + the case design won me over, I couldn't find one from Fry's that would look as nice in an office environment.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11612096&search=zt%20affinity%207537Ma&topnav=&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode%20matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=zt%20affinity%207537Ma&Ntt=zt%20affinity%207537Ma&No=0&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial