I have been thinking about buying this computer for weeks. It keeps getting cheaper and something keeps me from buying it. Am a BIG believer in ESP and so kept researching all the components in the box. They are not selling, hence the constant sales. This week it is $70.00 off and for $328.86 Canadian sounds like a good deal. But the Video GPU on the motherboard seems to be a bit strange... The box is too small to install a separate card and I have found comments from gamers about it's limitations and fails. Below I have added the systems specs and two write ups from a UK based site about the GPU.
Please explain to me if this would fully support my new, Acer S230HL bd 23" widescreen monitor that wants 1920 X 1080 resolution. It is a HD monitor and can use either HDMI or VGA cable. Current XP system doesn't have that resolution so everything is stretched wide - no wide resolution settings currently available to me on my XP system.
The computer has DDR3 Ram, but the write up seems to say the GPU supports DDR2 Ram, no mention of DDR3. Write up also says it doesn't support HD video playback, mentions 32bit but not 64bit. All the other computers for sale now have 64 bit Windows7 installed.
See my confusion? Am I right in thinking the GPU is the weak link in the system? Am I also right thinking it does not support 64 bit software? Would there be a conflict with the DDR3 RAM? I'm not a gamer, just surf the net, email, use WordPerfect, join groups and would like to watch UTube videos if possible. Also hoping to have a website to sell my jewellery so need to be able to upload photos etc. Will have DSL connection for the new system.
I wanted to email ACER to ask them, seemed the simplest solution, but couldn't find a way of contacting them, seems you can only ask questions after purchasing the product. This computer does not appear on their website and is only sold in Canada for some reason. Salespeople at the store selling the system are not helpful either.
Hoping you can help me.
Sue
System...
ACER 3.2GHz AMD Athlon II X3 450 processor; 1.5MB total Cache
* 4GB system memory
* 1TB SATA hard drive
* 16x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive
* Windows 7 Home Premium
* Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE Graphics
* High-definition audio with 5.1-channel audio support
* Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
* Multi-in-one card reader
* Ports include 6 x USB 2.0
* Dimensions: 10.5"(H) x 4"(W) x 13.9"(D)
* 1-year limited warranty
* Included in the Box: Acer AX1420-ES20P Desktop
* Power cord
* Keyboard
* Mouse
* Setup Poster
* Warranty Card
Specifications
Processor 3.2GHz AMD Athlon II X3 450
Memory 4GB
Memory Type DDR3
Maximum Memory Supported Not Avail.
Hard Drive 1TB SATA
Hard Drive Speed Not Avail.
CD-DVD Drive 16x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive
Blu-ray Drive No
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
Ethernet LAN Gigabit
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth No
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE Graphics
# of USB Slots 6
Media Card Reader Multi-in-one: SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, xD-Pic
Ports VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45
Other Features Includes USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Energy Star Qualified Not Avail.
Dimensions 10.5"(H) x 4"(W) x 13.9"(D)
Weight 12 lb.
Warranty 1-Year limited
Write-ups...
The NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE is one of the entries of NVIDIA's sixth iteration of the PC gaming-oriented GeForce graphics processing unit (GPU) brand. The 6150 SE was an updated, single-chip version of the 6100.
Video
With VGA support, the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE was among the first GPUs in the industry to sport Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 capability for multimedia processes. It also featured NVIDIA's PureVideo for transferring video decoding and post-processing from the computer's central processing unit, or CPU.
Audio
The NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE offered high-definition audio support for computers. It was rated at 192 kilohertz /32-bit quality for eight channels.
Connectivity and Ports
The NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE enabled Internet connectivity with 10/100 Mb/s (megabits per second) Ethernet network interface. It also had a plug-and-play interface with eight USB 1.1 or 2.0 ports, although the GPUs manufactured after August 2006 had ten of them.
Read more: Specification for an NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE | eHow.co.uk http://www.ehow.co.uk/facts_6832291_specification-nvidia-geforce-6150-se.html#ixzz1Zdq9k3ju
Also found this, think it says it doesn't support HD monitors???
Compatibility
The 6150 SE integrated into motherboards that utilize the AMD Athlon 64 X2 and the Athlon 64 Sempron. It supports DDR and DDR2 memory. DDR2 is only available if the motherboard is built with an AM2 socket for the processor. The 6150 SE motherboard can also be equipped with a PCI-E 16x expansion slot for a standalone card to be added.
GPU
The 6150 SE has a core clock speed of 425 MHz. It supports DirectX 9.0 and Shader Model 3.0. The 6150 SE provides full support for OpenGL 1.5 applications. The 6150 SE also utilizes NVidia's PureVideo technology. PureVideo enhances video with smoother playback and more accurate color.
Limitations
The 6150 SE does not support any version of DirectX past 10.0 or Shader Models past 3.0. The integrated GPU also does not offer HD video playback. Finally, the 6150 SE does not provide support for multiple monitor displays. These limitations can only be overcome by installing a standalone graphics card that supports these features.
Read more: Specs for the GeForce 6150SE | eHow.co.uk http://www.ehow.co.uk/facts_7579760_specs-geforce-6150se.html#ixzz1ZdvDQG4u
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