AWBrown
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Great phones for price
Customer Rating
4.0
Let me start off by saying I am a long time VTech consumer so I've used their products for several years and have always had decent satisfaction with their products as a whole.
As phones can be a pretty penny depending on the features you wanted I did a lot of comparisons to get the most handsets and features for the buck with still reputable brands such as Panasonic, AT&T, and Vtech to list the main ones off the top of my head. For the price vs features this is the phone to have. The closest I found to this was another VTech similar model # at a different retail store and they only had two handsets while this one had three.
The bluetooth feature is kind of cool. I never had a home phone before that had that feature included. I can make and receive calls for my cell and for my landline using the phone which I find awesome. I do wish you was able to use like bluetooth necklaces with this so you can talk wirelessly from your phone/cell though but this feature will not correspond with a third bluetooth as such sadly. That issue made it a 4.5/5 right there. I haven't found or read about a set yet which does this either so it seems to be a problem with all current sets.
The other item I wish to point out is that they should have hotkeys similar to speed dial of sorts to be able to use the settings. Example: You can tap settings/menu/select twice and it goes to play your voicemail messages. They could had double tapped redial or something or another button to transfer/intercom hotkey would be super useful and should be used as good company criticism. That brought it down to 4/5.
Overall though , these are decent quality phones that look nice and do the descripted job for a decent dollar. I would recommend these hones to my friends if asked.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0109791741
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HP - Wireless Optical Mouse - Metallic Gray/Glossy Black
Work intuitively with this HP wireless mouse. It fits comfortable in your hand for all-day use, and the battery lasts up to 12 months, so you can focus on your work. The 2.4 GHz connection of this HP wireless mouse ensures instant communication with your laptop or desktop computer, eliminating lag and errant clicks.
Cheap but nothing special
Customer Rating
3.0
Design
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: wireless/HP product
I ordered two of these mouses a while back when they were on sale for the business I run out of my house. Since then one of the mouses is still in use and the other one is probably lying around in my junk parts storage somewhere.
They work okay but there is nothing particularly special about them that would make me have to absolutely need the mouse. You are paying like $5 for a mouse that is wireless. You can't be expecting a whole lot.
For a cheap item to get by with this product meets my business needs for my dad (I have a razor mouse now so I just use that daily )
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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CyberPowerPC - Mega Miner Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black/Red
Learn more about the New WindowsUtilizing dual AMD Radeon R9 270X graphics cards in CrossFireX configuration, each with 2GB of dedicated video memory, this CyberPowerPC Mega Miner MMAX2000B desktop helps you enjoy immersive gaming visuals when connected to a display (not included).
A winning budget gaming machine
Customer Rating
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: GOOD crossfired gpu's under $1,000
What's not so great: no blu-ray player? If you can even use that...
I haven't done many gaming computer reviews in a while, but while browsing in the section for a client at home I ran across this and became interested in looking at the specs.
Let me start off by saying...this computer is well worth the price. Get it insured, and start gaming asap.
As always let's start off with the dimensions of the case itself. The X-Titan is a cyberpower special case. The case has plenty of room for adding liquid cooling, large gpu's, and etc. The case goes for retail for about $50-60 on Newegg.
The processor, let me start by saying that the processor...it may say 3.8ghz and for many people is plenty of power but I PERSONALLY do not believe this was the best cpu to be used in such a machine. I would highly advise any ultra setting gamer to consider getting at least an 8320 if not an 8350. The 4300 cpu retails for around $100-110 on Amazon. For around $75 more you could get an 8350 or for $60 more you could had got the 8320 instead of the 8350. Either way, both the manufacturer and BestBuy could flip a profit on that. according to my calculations when I built this retail just to compare pricing.
Let's now talk about the GPU. The GPU is the graphics card, the display card, the video card whatever you want to call it. It's what gives the extra kick to games to be bale to hold lots of textures and to play games at full detail. Unfortunately the only and this sort of "unofficial" but I saw on TomsHardware where somebody said that you could get 2 of the 270X's to 90 FPS on Battlefield 4.
The one thing I will say about crossfiring/sli of any type is that they generate a lot of heat overall. I don't think you would see a lot of improvement of dual 270X from a 290X on a single monitor either, but maybe on a dual monitor set up. I was kind of shocked by the power requirement for dual gpu's though according to my test build I made to check retails values it only takes a 550-600W PSU.
I would suggest this desktop to a gamer who wanted something on sale, on a budget, that would run all of the newest games and at a decent fps on ultra, and who had knowledge on how to update certain parts of the computer a future time.
I would also give a case of warning, the CPU won't heat up much but you WILL see heat from the 2x 270X. I would advise any person considering this to also make plans to buy a new cpu and a new liquid cooling system, and maybe even a ssd if they really wanted it.
Overall when I tried to build this it still costed me somewhere around $810-830 which isn't too bad. They are only making about $75 while this is on sale so I would suggest you grab this.
Also be advised that there is NO vga port on these cards so you will need to have either a dvi or hdmi cable to go with your monitor, meaning your monitor needs to have dvi and/or hdmi.
This product is... Perfect for Business, Inputs which I need, Attractive design, easy to set up, lightning fast, Sharp graphics
About me... Budget Conscious, Basic web surfing & emails, Technology guru, Social media enthusiast, Regularly process large video or graphics files, Gamer, Business Professional, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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HP - Officejet Pro 8600 Plus Network-Ready Wireless All-In-One Printer
Print, fax, copy and scan with this HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus OJPro 8600 Plus all-in-one printer, which features wireless technology for printing from virtually any computer on your network. The 4.3" touch-screen display ensures easy operation.
Great printer for any type of user
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
Speed
4.0
What's great about it: general speed, features
What's not so great: the cord(sort of )
HP is a very reputable company and I use them for several items everything from client workstations to every day printers at home.
I recently purchased this as a backup printer as my normal laserjet (which prints faster ) was having some issues and I am currently in the process of repairing it myself.
I love how this is an all in one printer and yet still keeps decent printing/scanning speeds. As a person who works from his house and runs a computer store this printer is a lifesaver all in one.
If I had to complain about "something" it would most likely be the cord. I found the cord to be kind of unpleasantly short compared to what I needed, but of course an extrension cord fixed that right up but it's the general thought there. While the quality on this particular printer seems to be top notch, I do have to also complain about how terrible the plastic cord ends are compared to the former materials used on some of the cords.
About me... Demand high print quality, small business owner, Frequent user, Budget Conscious, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
I use it for:Document printing
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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Kingston Technology - DataTraveler HyperX Flash Drive
HyperX performance, capacity and style in a USB drive Power users have long known HyperX as the innovative brand from Kingston Technology and the new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Flash drive continues this tradition by featuring the fastest speeds and largest capacity Kingston offers for portable storage. HyperX performance, capacity and style in a USB drive Power users have long known HyperX as the innovative brand from Kingston Technology and the new DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Flash drive continues this tradition by featuring the fastest speeds and largest capacity Kingston offers for portable storage.
FAST!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
5.0
Capacity
5.0
What's great about it: data transfer
What's not so great: not all OS is compatible
This is an excellent 3.0 usb. The site does not tell you what the 3.0 transfer speeds are here is the information below.
USB 3.0 speeds up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write for transfer
This is even faster than some of the other 3.0 drives out there and I would suggest paying the extra $10-20 for the faster drive myself. I knocked off one star as you can find this drive cheaper elsewhere.
This product has... Reliable, durable, Fast, Attractive design/portable, Large capacity/good size
About me... Business Professional, Need storage for large media files
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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iBUYPOWER - Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - White/Blue
Learn more about the New WindowsEnjoy immersive gaming with this iBUYPOWER BB672R desktop, which features AMD HD R7 260X graphics with 2GB dedicated video memory for a vibrant picture when connected to a display (not included). A built-in wireless receiver offers easy Web access.
Low to Mid Gamer Monster
Customer Rating
3.0
Features
4.0
Performance
3.0
What's great about it: cpu, design
What's not so great: price vs. graphics card
Cost Analysis:
DVD Drive - $20 (For the basic/cheap one )
Cpu: $160
Gpu: $120-175 most likely some leeway there
Psu: $17-50 some leeway there as we don't have the information from my own wattage calculations a 330+ would be required.
OS: $90(OEM version)
B/G/N Wi-fi ( assumption of networks... ) $17 for a really cheap one
Phantom 410 $100 (varies)
1TB Hard Drive $50 (for a cheap WD)
RAM: $65-70
Motherboard: $50 for a cheap one
DVD Drive - $20 (For the basic/cheap one )
Cpu: $160
Gpu: $120-175 most likely some leeway there
Psu: $17-50 some leeway there as we don't have the information from my own wattage calculations a 330+ would be required.
OS: $90(OEM version)
B/G/N Wi-fi ( assumption of networks... ) $17 for a really cheap one
Phantom 410 $100 (varies)
1TB Hard Drive $50 (for a cheap WD)
RAM: $65-70
Motherboard: $50 for a cheap one
Total: Averaging it out, considering shipping, and etc. I would probably say to build this properly and in an acceptable manner you would probably be looking at about $750-775. Please keep in mind that prices vary daily and that specific brands used are not listed so we cannot be 100% sure of all costs.
Okay so we have discussed the prices so let's now discuss the case. The case is a Phantom 410. From my own experience as I have built a tower before using this case the stock fans on the machine are well...stock. So they may or may not go out on you after about six months-to a year. Doesn't mean it will , just a forethought. If you have a really large gpu as well then it may be a tight fit but it should work. Keep in mind this is a mid tower case so you will be working in tight areas if you wish to do upgrades.
Cpu: Not much to say it's an excellent cpu. I used this cpu for around eight months. The cpu satisfied my needs and I was able to OC with a custom liquid cooled system at 4.7-4.8ghz OC with no problems.
Gpu: The graphics card is a lower wattage 7790 to put it in easier terms to understand how good the card is. Here is some basic information
Current gpu rank: 56 ( meaning out of all the gpu's there are 55 better)
Benchmarks:
Battlefield 4 - Medium Settings - 65 FPS - 1920.x1080
Assassin Creed IV ( Black Flag) - Low Settings - 55 FPS - 1920x1080
Battlefield 4 - Medium Settings - 65 FPS - 1920.x1080
Assassin Creed IV ( Black Flag) - Low Settings - 55 FPS - 1920x1080
Temperature:
The temperature at high use is around 50-65 degrees. This is one of the good thinks about the R6/R7 brands is that the wattage is lower even thought the temperature rates have increased slightly.
The temperature at high use is around 50-65 degrees. This is one of the good thinks about the R6/R7 brands is that the wattage is lower even thought the temperature rates have increased slightly.
Ports:
The graphics card has two DVI ports and an hdmi port on all models except one of the Sapphire models which has only one DVI and an hdmi port. From my experience bestbuy normally ships a vga to dvi converter however as it is not on the site don't expect it just be happily surprised I guess.
The graphics card has two DVI ports and an hdmi port on all models except one of the Sapphire models which has only one DVI and an hdmi port. From my experience bestbuy normally ships a vga to dvi converter however as it is not on the site don't expect it just be happily surprised I guess.
Psu: Like any purchased retail machines manufacturers will use whatever parts they have at that moment. I would be cautious of doing high end gaming with just any brand of psu. I would check to see which psu this comes with and accordingly purchase a new one if it isn't a well known one ( such as Cooler Master/Antec/Corsair)
Motherboard: Here is really my only major concern is the motherboard. From what I am seeing on pcpartpicker ( the site I mainly use to build towers myself ) the only 16GB AMD based motherboards that are compatible with the cpu still out on the market for the most part ( the cheaper ones the ones you would expect in a retail package... ) only use 1333 memory. As the site doesn't say I can't say one way or another if the machine uses 1333, 1600, 1866 or what. This doesn't make it a bad thing either. I would like to stress that point. Many of the mid ATX motherboards in the lower price range as well do NOT have crossfire support. So if you are expecting to crossfire later on this may be an item to consider.
Would I suggest this tower to somebody? I think this is a 50/50 answer really. It depends on how much of a gamer you really are, what are you intentions with it, and etc. if you are one of these gaming fanatics who plan to have four monitors, play in ultra settings on everything. I wouldn't suggest the tower for that purpose. If you want something you can play the newest games on for the upcoming year at low - to maybe high then I would suggest this. You may not get the best FPS in high/ultra settings but it would still be a nice gameplay even in medium settings I suppose.
Another reason i would argue in not purchasing the machine if I really wanted to debate would be the price vs graphics card. You can occasionally purchase 7850' towers for the same price as this r7 260x setup with the same stats so this is like one step down. Doesn't mean it's back step though either.
This product has... Perfect for business, good sound quality, Easy to set up, great picture quality, Lightning fast
About me... Budget Conscious, Technology guru, Social media enthusiast, Regularly process large video or graphics files, Gamer, Business Professional
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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iBUYPOWER - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Black/Blue
Learn more about the New WindowsThis iBUYPOWER BB674R desktop features AMD HD R9 270X graphics with 2GB of dedicated video memory, so you can enjoy lush gaming visuals when connected to an external display (not included). A built-in wireless receiver allows rapid Internet connectivity.
$1,000 budget monster
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: video card/gaming capability
What's not so great: no major complaints
One thing I always calculate in to my reviews is the price for the parts compared to profit being made. We should always consider that a manufacturer is going to get parts cheaper than a regular consumer but for the sake of custom build vs. retail we are going to use the same price and see what we come up with.
Price Summary:
i5-4440 = $180
Motherboard = Probably around $90 with specs on page
R9 270X = A cheaper model is about $240
8GB memory(assumption is 1600mhz) = Going to be around $65 for cheapest memory.
Windows 8.1 = $90-100 on average
Hard drive = $60 for the average one
Cooling System = a decent/cheaper one is about $75
Case = most likely not more than $100 probably less(I don't know the case sorry)
i5-4440 = $180
Motherboard = Probably around $90 with specs on page
R9 270X = A cheaper model is about $240
8GB memory(assumption is 1600mhz) = Going to be around $65 for cheapest memory.
Windows 8.1 = $90-100 on average
Hard drive = $60 for the average one
Cooling System = a decent/cheaper one is about $75
Case = most likely not more than $100 probably less(I don't know the case sorry)
Overall, there is only about $50-75 worth of profit actual consumer profit if you was to build it your own self so considering you can purchase a geek squad protection plan and such with it I would advise you to consider purchasing this. For an intel based computer this system is priced nicely. An AMD build could be better with a cheaper price however, considering the controversial discussions that could occur with that statement I won't comment further on that.
Cpu: The i5 -4440 while not being the highest ranked mid level i5 4th generation isn't a pushover either. It can handle it's own and is an excellent choice for gamers. If you really wanted to you could sell the cpu on ebay for about $130 used and spend an extra $70 or so on the 4770k.(not suggested...)
PSU: the psu is most likely going to be a 300-400w. I would imagine it would need about 400W to be able to overclock. Sometimes IBUYPOWER has nice psu's and other times they don't. I have purchased several IBUYPOWER's before and like half of them had antec psu's while the other half had off brands. You may want to consider getting a better psu if you find out it isn't a good brand. (antec/cooler master/ corsair)
GPU(Video card): The video card is currently ranked 20 overall. The card can get hot unlike most amd based graphic cards. (I have seen some records showing the 270X getting as high as 80 degrees)With the liquid cooling system addition though this shouldn't be an issue at all. Compare the R9 270X to the older Radeon 7870 model. This baby can run benchmarks for the following on average:
1920x1080 - COD: Ghosts - 50 FPS
1920x1080 - BF4 - 60 FPS
1920x1080 - BF4 - 60 FPS
The card after long gaming sessions will be at about 60-70 degrees on average but this totally depends on the brand card that is in the machine ( most likely either an Asus or a PowerCooler from my own experience with IBUYPOWER)
The machine has a sleek look to it which just makes it even that much buetter. Blue isn't my favorite color but hey some people are into that.
I would suggest this to a person who was interested into a higher level gaming machine that was priced under $1,000
This product has... Perfect for business, Easy to set up, great picture quality, Lightning fast
About me... Budget Conscious, Technology guru, Social media enthusiast, Regularly process large video or graphics files, Gamer, Business Professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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Dell - XPS Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about the New WindowsWith built-in wireless networking, this Dell XPS X87001253BLK desktop makes it easy to access Web content. NVIDIA GeForce GT 635 graphics with 1GB dedicated video memory let you enjoy lush gaming visuals when connected to a display (not included).
Average Dell Product
Customer Rating
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: Plenty of extras (media card reader etc)
What's not so great: Nothing is majorly "bad" about it.
Let's start with the dimensions as always:
Height 16 inches
Width 7.3 inches
Depth 17.5 inches
Width 7.3 inches
Depth 17.5 inches
Mid tower case, decent width should most likely be able to fit at least a few of the OEM graphic cards in it if you ever decide to upgrade ( which I would highly suggest but I will get to that later in the review)
CPU: I7-4770 a very capable card and an excellent choice for video editors/graphic designers/hardcore gamers.
8GB of memory (I would have to assume it's 1600 memory). It's plenty of memory for all occasions. You could possibly update it to 16GB later for even more loading capability but even that sounds sort of ridiculous cause your hard drive would slow down due to the load before your memory could ever get it 100% (speaking from experience heh)
GPU/Video Card: Now this is the section I would like to discuss the most with you. I feel for the price and what is in there you can't do a whole lot better price wise with it being retail and not custom built but I would like to say that the card should be compared to like an AMD radeon 7570 which pretty much means it's your very basic dedicated graphic cards. The drivers even when updated wont' have many options for what you can change with it.(maybe besides some basic 3d acceleration or something).
On another note the card according to GeForce website states the card can get as hot as 102 degrees! I would be very wary of this and make sure you are allowing as much possible airflow as you can. The card according to GeForce also has a vga, a dvi, and an hdmi port. ( I have been unable to find an image of the card to confirm this though. ) I have been unable to find any accurate benchmark data as well on the card but be assured that you will NOT be able to play any maximum settings on 2014 games. (possibly on 800x600 resolution but don't quote me on that)
Other items:
-has a wireless(b/g/n)
-has media card reader
-has dvd optical recorder driver
-10 usb slots
-windows 8 (I would suggest upgrading to Windows 8.1. asap!)
-has media card reader
-has dvd optical recorder driver
-10 usb slots
-windows 8 (I would suggest upgrading to Windows 8.1. asap!)
Overall..the computer is your "basic beginner gaming computer by Dell". It isn't great, it isn't awesome, but it will get the job done. Don't expect miracles out of it game wise, but do expect fast processing speeds for like opening video programs/doing video editing work. For the price as well this would be a great item to consider for business users.
I'm sure others would recommend this to friends and there is nothing wrong with that myself personally though being a gamer most of my friends are that, gamers so I couldn't suggest this to them.
This product is... Perfect for Business, Inputs which I need, quiet, A nice compact size, Attractive design, easy to set up, lightning fast
About me... Budget Conscious, Basic web surfing & emails, Technology guru, Social media enthusiast, Regularly process large video or graphics files, Gamer, Business Professional
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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ASTRO Gaming - A50 Wireless Headset for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows
ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Headset Astro Edition for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Windows: Hear the subtle sound of battle with the ASTRO A50's Dolby 7.1 surround sound. Volume controls on the right ear cup keep audio settings right at your fingertips.
THE gaming headset
Customer Rating
4.0
Durability
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
What's great about it: wireless, great audio bass (for a gaming headset), great gaming headset overall
What's not so great: wireless range
Note: I am still somewhat new to "gaming headsets" however as I have owned a $30 one compared to this $300 one I am evaluating it based on that.
Pros:
-It's a wireless headset
-It has excellent gaming audio sound. You can hear footsteps etc
-It has VERY good bass for a headset/instead of actual musical headphones.
-Made out of good quality material (compared to the $30 pair)
-Drastic increase in voice quality
-It's a wireless headset
-It has excellent gaming audio sound. You can hear footsteps etc
-It has VERY good bass for a headset/instead of actual musical headphones.
-Made out of good quality material (compared to the $30 pair)
-Drastic increase in voice quality
Cons:
-wireless range personally could be better. I have the amp sitting on my computer upstairs I can talk anywhere upstairs but going downstairs messes up the reception.
-I am a very large guy I do sort of wish the headset expanded more. It does fit most faces though.
-I feel the price was pretty insane but I already have my hopes up that the price will be well worth it after six months or so of gaming use.
-wireless range personally could be better. I have the amp sitting on my computer upstairs I can talk anywhere upstairs but going downstairs messes up the reception.
-I am a very large guy I do sort of wish the headset expanded more. It does fit most faces though.
-I feel the price was pretty insane but I already have my hopes up that the price will be well worth it after six months or so of gaming use.
Other thoughts:
-I was skeptical about spending $300 on a gaming headset but I was overly surprised how clear/powerful the bass was and how great it does in shooter games.
-I was skeptical about spending $300 on a gaming headset but I was overly surprised how clear/powerful the bass was and how great it does in shooter games.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2867624016
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iBUYPOWER - Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about Windows 8With 2GB of dedicated video memory, this iBUYPOWER BB745BF desktop allows you to enjoy crisp, stunning visuals when connected to a compatible display (not included) via the HDMI output. A built-in wireless LAN simplifies Internet connection.
2012-2013 high level gaming computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: 7859 gpu is beast
What's not so great: cpu sort of
As always, the case dimensions. The case has nice dimensions. At 8.1 it has plenty of space and should be able to hold the larger graphic cards without a problem. ( titan/r9 290x /etc) So if you ever are considering updating your gpu in this computer you shouldn't have many problems.
The computer has an 81xx series processor in it. The bulldozer series while not the best is the first of the eight core processors by AMD. The bulldozer processor though should still be able to hold plenty of power and kick for gaming in the 2012-2013 era easily!
To start off with the AMD 7850 is ranked 29th at the moment. This card is somewhere thereabout between a 650 TI BOOST and a 660 GT. So this card has some power, some excellent power! Let me give you some FPS benchmarks now.
BF3 : 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080
Crysis 2: 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080(which surprised me as it's very heavy!)
GTA IV: 57-67 FPS at 1920x1080(car distance of 35, strange comment as well..this ranked higher than the 7970 on this game!)
Batman-Arkham Asylum: 120-140 FPS at 1920x1080
Elder Scrolls: 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080
World of Warcraft: 60-75 FPS at 1920x1080
I think it's fair to say the card is a beast for a very fair price.
One last item I would like to say well two actually...
This card only has
2 x DVI
2 x DisplayPorts
1 x HDMI
I have read that a couple of the cards (as we don't know what brand) require a mini hdmi so just FYI(on my 7850 from IBUYPOWER it was a Sapphire just fyi)
BF3 : 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080
Crysis 2: 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080(which surprised me as it's very heavy!)
GTA IV: 57-67 FPS at 1920x1080(car distance of 35, strange comment as well..this ranked higher than the 7970 on this game!)
Batman-Arkham Asylum: 120-140 FPS at 1920x1080
Elder Scrolls: 50-60 FPS at 1920x1080
World of Warcraft: 60-75 FPS at 1920x1080
I think it's fair to say the card is a beast for a very fair price.
One last item I would like to say well two actually...
This card only has
2 x DVI
2 x DisplayPorts
1 x HDMI
I have read that a couple of the cards (as we don't know what brand) require a mini hdmi so just FYI(on my 7850 from IBUYPOWER it was a Sapphire just fyi)
Overall, this computer is pretty much the same as the one attached below except this one has a wireless while the other one doesn't and this one has a dvd player instead of a blu ray player.
For full details on this computer I'd suggest reading my review on the attached computer sku number as they are so similar in specs that it would say pretty much the same if I was to write it here.
I would suggest this to any mid to high level gamer who wishes to play games at high right now and has intentions of upgrading later.
Other thoughts:
-as always keep in mind that companies like IBUYPOWER will use whatever parts they have so while my review does state mine came with an 8320 this doesn't mean yours will
-BestBuy does not let people know about this but you don't have a need to buy a DVI cable cause most likely it will come with a vga to dvi converter so you would just plug the vga into the vga converter side and plug the dvi into the dvi slot on the gpu on the back of the computer.
-my computer came with a roswell psu but IBUYPOWER is notorious for using xtremegear psu's which aren't that great so be warned you may need to exchange the psu. I can assure you though as well you will not need to upgrade the wattage itself. According to information on the BestBuy forums IBUYPOWER staff have made a list of gpu's and which power supply is added on the builds for them. The one listed for 7850 is more than enough to overclock with.
-BestBuy does not let people know about this but you don't have a need to buy a DVI cable cause most likely it will come with a vga to dvi converter so you would just plug the vga into the vga converter side and plug the dvi into the dvi slot on the gpu on the back of the computer.
-my computer came with a roswell psu but IBUYPOWER is notorious for using xtremegear psu's which aren't that great so be warned you may need to exchange the psu. I can assure you though as well you will not need to upgrade the wattage itself. According to information on the BestBuy forums IBUYPOWER staff have made a list of gpu's and which power supply is added on the builds for them. The one listed for 7850 is more than enough to overclock with.
This product has... Perfect for business, good sound quality, Easy to set up, great picture quality, Lightning fast
About me... Budget Conscious, Basic web surfing & emails, Technology guru, Social media enthusiast, Regularly process large video or graphics files, Gamer, Business Professional, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Can more than one cell phone be linked at the same time?
Yes, two cellphones with bluetooth can be connected at once. When you wish to make a cell call via the home phone you will have to press the cell button then menu and select the desired bluetooth smartphone that is paired.
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Three way Calling capabilities? Call waiting Caller ID?
It does have caller id
I am not sure about three way calling but I do know it can transfer from one handset to another which is useful.
I am not sure about three way calling but I do know it can transfer from one handset to another which is useful.
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
If my cell phone is not paired with the base unit, eg: I am away from home, will it still answer?
No, it must be paired to ring from your cell. Your cell can still contact the landline portion of the phone though.
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Does this set have the capability of 4 hand sets. And are all hand sets equipped with speakers
Most VTech give you capability of up to five handsets. This particular model all have speakerphone.
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VTech - DS6751-3 DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Connect to Cell Digital Answering System - Champagne/Black
VTech Connect to Cell DS6751-3 Bluetooth-Enabled Cordless Phone with 3 Handsets: Integrate your home and cell phone with this Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone system. By automatically syncing your smartphone to your home phone, you can take advantage of your home's strongest cellular signal, or simply eliminate the need to carry your cell phone with you around the house. Add up to 5 total handsets and use the built-in intercom for convenient in-house communication.Learn more about the features of Bluetooth-enabled cordless phones.
Speaker question., tone,pulse, remote access
Does each phone have speaker option for phone calls or only for in house communication.
Also is there a pulse or tone switch .does it have remote access for recieving messages by phone call
Also is there a pulse or tone switch .does it have remote access for recieving messages by phone call
It does have remote access. You set your remote code via the base. You can then check voicemail by going to your voicemail and pressing *coden8umberhere
The base has speakerphone by default, the handsets itself have speakerphone button
The base has speakerphone by default, the handsets itself have speakerphone button
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Asus - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about the New WindowsEnhance your gaming visuals with this Asus M51ACUS006S desktop that features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 graphics with 1GB of dedicated DDR5 video memory to help improve the quality of images, so you can game in crisp, clear detail.
Is this a good gaming computer?
Will I be able to play games like Battlefield 4 and Crysis 3 on med to high settings?
The I5 is a nice touch and will be plenty of cpu processing power for gaming...the graphics card is similar the AMD 7850 in benchmarks and would be able to run most games at at least 30 FPS or higher. I know I can play BF4 for example with a 7850 so you should be able to as well in at least 1600x900 resolution or something. I don't know about 1920x1080.
I would suggest doing a google search for something like "GT 650 benchmarks" and go to tomshardware or something. It will show you comparable games with FPS to give you a good idea.
I guess what I am saying is this COULD BE a good gaming computer but it depends on what you are playing and at what resolution.
I would suggest doing a google search for something like "GT 650 benchmarks" and go to tomshardware or something. It will show you comparable games with FPS to give you a good idea.
I guess what I am saying is this COULD BE a good gaming computer but it depends on what you are playing and at what resolution.
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Asus - Desktop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about the New WindowsEnhance your gaming visuals with this Asus M51ACUS006S desktop that features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 graphics with 1GB of dedicated DDR5 video memory to help improve the quality of images, so you can game in crisp, clear detail.
How many cores does this computer have?
It said it has a Intel i5 but it doesn't specify how many cores. Can someone let me know?
Also is it possible to get windows 7 instead of 8? I'm not sure if windows 8 will run League of Legends, which is the game I mainly intend to play. Thanks.
Also is it possible to get windows 7 instead of 8? I'm not sure if windows 8 will run League of Legends, which is the game I mainly intend to play. Thanks.
Acer - Aspire TC Series Desktop - Intel Core i3 - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about the New WindowsWith built-in wireless networking, this Acer Aspire TC Series ATC-605-UB10 desktop allows you to easily access a variety of Web-based content on a connected display (not included). The 1TB hard drive lets you store plenty of digital content.
what is the return policy on computers ?
The BestBuy return policy can be found here:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Help-Topics/Returning-Online-Purchases/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014&pageType=REDIRECT&issolr=1&searchterm=returns
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Help-Topics/Returning-Online-Purchases/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014&pageType=REDIRECT&issolr=1&searchterm=returns
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CyberPowerPC - Gamer Ultra Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 16GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Learn more about the New WindowsWith a 1TB hard drive, this CyberPowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA460 desktop lets you store plenty of media files. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 graphics with 2GB dedicated video memory offer realistic visuals to bring your games to life.
Does this have Liquid coolant?
Does this desktop have liquid coolant built in or just fans?
No, this comes with your basic power supply.
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ARRIS - SURFboard eXtreme N300 Dual-Band Router with DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Black
This ARRIS SURFboard cable modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure speed that lets you surf the Web and download videos, music and images with ease. The integrated wireless network (802.11n) is backward compatible with 802.11b/g access points
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Does this cable modem support Comcast (CO) cable services?
Yes, the SURFboard is actually the "sister" suggested product for Comcast. I used this exact model for about a year with Comcast(and still do) I will say this though if this is the one that has the combo modem/router I would SUGGEST you get your own router....the combo's just fail sooner than the plain modems for whatever reason.
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