This computer is so quiet that were it not for the indicator light, I wouldn't know it's on. I've only had it a few days and will update if anything changes but to this point I'm delighted. It isn't loaded with bloatware so the only initial adjustments I made were to get Windows 10 to shut up and leave me alone once the updates were done. It handled the major update smoothly and quickly.
I'm using the machine primarily for photo editing so I can't speak to its gaming capabilities. It handles Photoshop and other products with ease. I upgraded from an i3 so just about anything would be a major improvement but this has exceeded my expectations for speed. It's fast enough that I don't miss the SSD drive that comes with the more expensive version of the machine. I've ordered an additional 16 gigs of memory which should further expedite the memory-intensive processes and ensure that it can keep up with the ever-increasing demands of the software. The additional memory and a wireless keyboard and mouse to replace the cheapie wired versions that come with the machine are the only modifications I've made.
Along with being quiet, the machine isn't throwing off much heat. I have to put my hand just a few inches from the grills to feel any. Given that I live on a subtropical island, this is a very good thing. Again, I'm not a gamer so I don't know how that would affect the noise and heat levels but for my purposes they're both great.
It comes in a plain black mid-tower case, suitable for stodgy older folk like me. No see-through panels, no multi-color lights, no Klingon-looking design features, just a nice solid machine that does what it's told and does it well. It has a wealth of USB ports including three on the front panel, one of which I used for the keyboard and mouse receiver, along with four USB 3.x ports and a few others on the back panel. I use external drives for photos, music and videos, in order to keep the primary drive from getting cluttered and slow, and I use a graphics tablet and pen, so all those ports are useful.
Fast, quiet, capable and unobtrusive. Works for me.
| Processor | core_i7 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Speed | 2666 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 2000 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
