Something for all that you need, and for
more to come
It's alright if you don't know that ASUS
are also makers of desktop computers, so we'd simply advice you to sit back and
not be surprised when they unveil an ASUS rocket to the moon (we're thinking by
2020). Newly brought into our shores, the ASUS Essentio CM6850 desktop PC is
billed as a "one-stop entertainment platform". How well is it? We'll
find out.
The Essentio's chassis is very much like a
mid-sized pre-built office desktop in design and looks; it's not too bulky, and
the aesthetics doesn't go further than a glossy front-face and a few stylistic
curves. But looks is secondary here; what you're looking for is completeness.
For that, the Essentio comes fitted with every essential connectivity options
you can care to want, including 8 USB 2.0 ports (four in the front panel,
situated on top of a 16-in-1 card reader), 2 USB 3.0 ports at the rear, HDMI
and DVI connectivity and a Blu-ray drive to boot.But for all of its
wholesomeness, the Essentio does indeed lack-out in a few. For one, there is no
in-built wireless connectivity here — something other recent pre-built desktops
are often apt to have. For two, you may find that a few other connectivity
options are missing, too; ports like Firewire and eSATA feels like a missed
opportunity when you realise that the computer is powerful enough for heavier
workload.
The Essentio's innards are powered by an
Intel Core i5-2320 processor clocked at 3.0GHz, which is combo-ed with 4GB of
DDR3 RAM, a 1TB SATA storage and an NVIDIA GeGorce GT530 (2GB GDDR3) graphics
card.
The resulting mix is a desktop that is
powerful enough for heavier work, multimedia enjoyment and even a spot of
gaming.
One concern with pre-built PCs are its
rigidity when it comes to upgrade, which the Essentio graciously avoids by
leaving you space to tinker around and upgrade the PC the way you see fit. Not
that you really needed to, really. But knowing that you can is a gratifying
feeling.
ASUS
Essentio CM6850 Desktop PC
Price $879
Info www..asus.com
Specifications
CPU: Intel Core i5-2320 @ 3.0GHz
RAM: 4GB
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Storage: 1TB
Connectivity: Ethernet, 8 x USB 2.0, 2
x USB 3.0, HDMI, DVI, VGA
Extras: 16-in-1 Card Reader, Blu-ray
Combo Disc Drive
Dimensions : 173 x 410 x 420mm
Weight: 11.5kg
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(+) Great performance
Well-rounded features
Can be upgraded
(-) No
built-in Wi-Fi Lacking in a few ports |
