Aldi offers for 599 $ a desktop PC with a Sandy Bridge processor from Intel to (launch: March 31, 2011). COMPUTER indicates whether the computer is a real bargain.
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The case of the P4385D Akoya looks like that of the previous Medion models: simple and unobtrusive finished in black piano lacquer. Inside, however, a brand new Intel processor from the potters in January 2011 presented Core series "Sandy Bridge ".
Processor and memory
In the quad-core Core Akoya works i5-2300. Clock frequency of the quartet: at 2.8 GHz. Ask about video editing programs, high performance, off Sandy put the turbo. The i5 then clocked at 3.1 GHz. Four gigabytes of memory in this PC-class current standard.
Speed
Whether Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet - the Akoya tasks completed in no time. This is no surprise in a core i5 computers. There were calls the i5 with demanding tasks such as editing video and music. But even these tests completed the Aldi PC without breaking a sweat: The pace was consistently high in the measurements.
Graphics performance
For gaming the graphics card type Geforce GTS 450 is responsible with 512 megabytes of graphics memory. Simple games like "World of Warcraft" presented the Akoya with just under 40 frames per second liquid dar. to stutter, he only came with DirectX 11 titles such as "Stalker": 27 images per second are not quite enough for a smooth video image playback . Reduce the resolution and effects, but are also demanding games playable.
Hard drive, ports, facilities
Programs, games, photos, videos, music you provide on the two-terabyte hard drive. The Akoya has eight easily accessible USB ports, one of which works with the fast 3.0-Standard. On the housing-related Medion proven technology. The data port on the top side has a more dedicated USB 3.0 connector and a power supply. This allows easy connection of external 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives Medion - without plug it to USB and power cables. Screens are either analog VGA and digital via an HDMI or DVI connection. The included keyboard is comfortable to use. The mouse is not exactly luxurious, but perfectly acceptable. Included is a comprehensive program package, including starting with Office 2010 and Corel Draw.
Volume
With noise levels of up to 2.3 Sone of the Medion PC worked really quiet. By comparison, the current 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro drowned in the laboratory with up to four Sone.
Conclusion: Medion Akoya P4385D (MD8890)
Programs and hardware components of the P4385D add up in a single purchase on about 690 $. Thus, the Aldi-PC for 599 $ a very fair offer - especially as the technology is almost always up to date. The Medion is fast, economical with 2.1 sone very quiet and, thanks to a power consumption of only 55 watts. The only catch: The graphics card is too slow for the highest settings in complex games.
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