Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p 7484 - Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66 GHz

Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkCentre M58p is a Core 2 Quad-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other mainstream desktop computers on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,040.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.

Pros: Also, this machine's Core 2 Quad based processor is powerful enough to handle demanding applications, such as graphics and multimedia.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.The ATi Radeon HD 3400 series graphics installed on this PC is moderately fast when it comes to handling 3-D graphics.

Value: In general, this desktop computer's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 7484ANU

• General

• Platform Technology Intel vPro Technology
• Type Personal computer
• Product Form Factor Tower
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 6.9 in
• Depth 17.3 in
• Height 15.8 in
• Weight 24.3 lbs
• Color Business black
• Localization English

• Processor

• Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 / 2.66 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1
• Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 6 MB
• Cache Per Processor 6 MB

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel Q45 Express
• Data bus speed 1333 MHz

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards WEEE, RoHS

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM - Non-ECC
• Memory Speed 1066 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC3-8500
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Features Dual channel memory architecture
• Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
• Storage controller interface channel qty 4
• RAID level RAID 0, RAID 1

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - Vibration dampening
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
• CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card
• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3470
• Video Memory 256 MB
• Digital Video Standard DisplayPort, Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• HDCP compatible Yes
• Max Monitors Supported 2

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Preferred Pro USB
• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Intel 82567LM
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0, DMI 2.0
• Features ACPI support, Wake on LAN (WoL)
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Half-length, full-height, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x1 - Half-length, full-height, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI - Half-length, full-height
• Interfaces 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI ( With adapter )

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included DisplayPort-DVI adapter
• Features U-Bolt anchoring, USB port control, Power-on password, Hard drive password, Boot sequence control, Administrator password, Serial port I/O control, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, GS, UL, ACA, CCC, EMC, MCI, NOM, cUL, GOST, RoHS, SASO, VCCI, WEEE, JEITA, C-Tick, S Mark, ACPI 2.3, FCC Part 15 B, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 280 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

Lenovo

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• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/