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Key Features:

• NVIDIA 3D Vision ready with the addition of an optional NVIDIA 3D Vision kit and 3D-compatible PC monitor. Transform hundreds of PC games, movies, and photographs into fully immersive 3D visuals.
  
• 2.80 GHz Intel Core i5-2300 “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (3.10 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).
• 1.5 TB installed hard drive (5400 RPM) with one additional easy-swap hard disk drive (HDD) bay, allowing up to a total of two Serial ATA 3 G/bs high-capacity hard disks to be added with up to a 2 TB capacity per single drive for a total storage capacity of up to 4 TB. You can save games, movies, music and more on the local disks, which can be easily swapped or removed for transport. An illuminated door on the lower front of the chassis provides quick entry to the hard disks, simplifying upgrades.
• 8 GB of DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 420 with 1 GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory provides a visually-charged boost on your favorite applications with the next-generation gaming architecture built from the ground up for DirectX 11. GPU-accelerate the editing of your photos and HD videos and push the limits of your web experience with the new generation of GPU-accelerated browsers like Internet Explorer 9.
• 16x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.
• Included keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad
• Included optical mouse
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty.

Ports and Connectivity:

• 12 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players (4 in front, 6 in back, 2 rear with USB module)
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. It also includes DVI and D-SUB ports.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• High-definition 5.1-channel surround sound output creates an engaging gaming experience so you can enjoy realistic sound effects that put you in the middle of the action.
• Multi-format memory card reader compatible with CF+ Microdrive, CompactFlash I/II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MMCmobile, miniSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card media