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Gadget of the Week

Mesh desktop PC

Core specifications
Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad processor (Q6850 3GHz)
RAM: 4GB (3.25GB recognized) (OCZ DDR2 333)
NVIDEA GeForce 8800 Ultra (768 MB DDR3 memory)
Hard drive capacity: 2TB (4 x 500GB Samsung SATA II drives)
Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit
Logitech G15 gaming keyboard
Monitor: 24-inch Iiyama Prolite B24003WS native resolution 1600 x 1200

Pros
Extremely powerful PC Power CPU, bags of memory and hard drive space
Mesh provide a very wide choice of well chosen top components
Use more standard components than Dell PCs making maintaining and upgrading a more viable proposition
Makes Windows Vista fly in a way that most PC owners can only dream of
Monitor has DVI input, also swivels through 90 degrees



Cons
System is noisy in operation


Star rating: 8.5 stars Mesh provide a great deal of choice when specifying your PC. A good British system builder, who provide a welcome alternative for those who would prefer not to buy Dell.