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Release date April 16, 2008        November 17, 2008    






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$509-$561
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  Configurations starting at
$749
 
 
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  Configurations starting at
$1499
 






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Review summary The eMachines T5254 costs less than similar systems from Dell and HP, and it outperforms them (in some cases), and uses less power while doing so. You can't configure it before making a purchase, but eMachines has chosen this system's specs wisely, and with a level of environmental consciousness that make it a very enticing deal. The Gateway DX4720-03 performs admirably and actually holds its own against triple-core computers thanks to its impressive list of features. It also has plenty of room for internal expansion, so we recommend this budget system if you need the speed but don't crave a ton of CPU power. This off-the-shelf version of the Dell Studio Desktop reminds us of a classic Dell computer. This system is faster and better equipped than its competition, and at a better price. You can certainly get away with a cheaper everyday PC, but this one is a bargain among lower midrange desktops. Falcon Northwest's latest Mach V provides a model for the coming trends in high-end computing. From the latest Intel CPU, to solid-state storage, to copious amounts of memory, there's lot to admire about his PC. You will also have to pay for it, which unfortunately will thwart all but the most well-off gamers and enthusiasts. You can find flashier PCs than Dell's $1,299 Studio XPS, but few have as much power where it counts. We don't recommend its small, pared-down case for upgraders, but this PC will satisfy anyone who needs a loaded, powerful PC for gaming and consumer-level digital media editing.






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Product name Compare eMachines T5254
eMachines T5254
Compare Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz
Compare Dell Studio MT
Dell Studio MT  
Compare Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)
Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)  
Compare Dell Studio XPS
Dell Studio XPS






Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE-2350 (2.1 GHz)
Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 (2.5 GHz)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33 GHz)
Intel Core i7 965
Intel






RAM installed 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
6 GB DDR2 SDRAM
12 GB DDR3 SDRAM
6 GB






Hard drive 320 GB Standard
640 GB Standard
750 GB Standard
1 TB
GB






Display (projector) diagonal size Info unavailable
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Video RAM installed 128 MB
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256 MB
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512 MB






Graphics processor NVIDIA GeForce 6100
NVIDIA GeForce 7100
ATI Radeon HD 3450
ATi Radeon HD 4870
ATI Radeon HD 4850






Cabinet form factor Tower
Tower
Mini tower
Tower
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Dimensions (W x D x H) 7.2 in x 16.1 in x 14.5 in
7.1 in x 17.3 in x 16.3 in
6.7 in x 17.1 in x 14.3 in
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Weight 21.6 lbs
24.3 lbs
24.9 lbs
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Built-in devices LED panel
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LED panel
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OS provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium , Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit






Product name eMachines T5254 Gateway DX 4720-03 - Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5 GHz Dell Studio MT   Falcon Northwest Mach V (Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition)   Dell Studio XPS






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Price range   Email me when product is available
 
  Check latest prices
$509-$561
from 2 stores
 
  Configurations starting at
$749
 
 
This product is available directly from the manufacturer's Web site.

 
  Configurations starting at
$1499
 






 
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