Acer Aspire X1700

Compact form factor. Some DX10 3D capabilities. More powerful than nettops and budget PCs. HDMI port.

Single-digit 3D scores. No Blu-ray. Limited expansion. Crapware. No Wi-Fi.

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Neither our system's Phenom X3 nor the newer SKU's X4 is one of AMD's new larger-cache, smaller-die-size Phenom II processors, but the X3200 motors along nicely enough without that. Everyday performance feels perky, while most benchmark scores are fair...

Space-saving design; includes unique extras such as HDMI video, digital audio output, and eSATA port.

Competition offers faster performance; a cramped interior limits expansion.

The Acer X1700-U3700A is slightly slower than the competition, but it gives you almost every component you need in either a basic desktop or a light-duty home theater PC. If you prefer functionality to performance, we recommend this model out of the...

Hasn't slowed down even after 12 months use. minimum space on my desk ease of access to security etc because of empowering tech on the desktop slick look of the tower, stylish like having all the access points at the front: card readers, ports etc the...

concerned cpu seems to be a little hot at times (able to check the operating temp, though) fan is noisy

it works fine

it keeps going wrong

does what it says on the tin!!

Broken on delivery

Clear screen, excellent graphics

noisy dyd drive

Easy to set up. sleek looking. does what you want it to do straight away. I liked it so much I bought another acer.

Ive had this for a few months and find no problems.