Is this PC worth it?

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Is this PC worth it?

For somebody looking for a mid-range PC. Not going to use it for gamming or video editing. Every once in a while may watch a DVD (not blue ray) or stream a movie.


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Esse ... Id=3558039


Asus - Essentio Desktop / Intel® Core™ i5 Processor / 8GB Memory
Model: CM6730-04
Price: $500 (on sale from $600)


Processor Brand
Intel®
Processor
Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i5
Processor Speed
3.0GHz
Cache Memory
6MB
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
16GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Graphics
UMA
Audio
8-channel high-definition
Speakers
None
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
2 PCI, 1 PCI Express x16
USB 2.0 Ports
2 USB 3.0, 6 USB 2.0
Keyboard Description
USB multimedia
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
USB mouse
Operating System Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
System Version
64-bit
Software Included
Adobe Reader
ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
HDMI Output
Yes
Blu-ray Player
No
Drive Capacity
1TB
UPC
886227029846

[Sir Jig-A-Lot]

It's really good for basic non-heavy gaming usage. Grab it!

[AYHJA]

I concur...You could game on that anyway..! Asus will rarely steer you wrong...