ZT Phenom II 955 Quad-Core (3.2GHz) w/ 12GB DDR3 RAM, 2TB Drive, ATI Radeon HD 3000, HDMI Desktop w/ FREE 1 Year Kaspersky Internet Security at Costco for $599.
 

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ZT Affinity Phenom II 955 (3.2GHz) w/ 12GB RAM Desktop at Costco for $599.

Price Reduction:
$100 price reduction is reflected in the price.

While supplies last.

Purchase the computer and a FREE 1 Year Kaspersky Internet Security (1-User) will be automatically added at checkout. The software ships separately and WILL NOT arrive with the computer.

Processor & Memory:

AMD Phenom II 955 Quad-Core processor (3.2 GHz)
AMD 760G+SB710 Chipset
12GB DDR3 Memory
Drives:

2TB SATA II Hard Drive
22X DVDR/RW
Front Panel 19-in-1 digital multimedia card reader
Graphics:

Integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 series graphics from AMD
Communications:

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Audio:

8-CH High-Definition Audio CODEC
Keyboard & Mouse:

USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
Expandability:

2 x 5.25" Exposed (1x occupied)
1 x 3.5" Exposed (1x occupied)
4 x 3.5" Hidden (1x occupied)
1 x PCIe x16
1 x PCIe x1
2 x PCI
Ports:

8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 6 Rear)
6 x Audio ports
1 x DVI port
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI port
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse port
1 x RJ45 network port
Operating System:

Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Additional Software:

Microsoft Office Starter (reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel; not the full version of Microsoft Office 2010)
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011 (60-day trial)
Additional Information:

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 13.9" x 7.1" x 16.9" (approx.)
Lifetime, 24/7 toll-free phone support
1Year Limited Parts & Labor Warranty

WOW. 12gb seems a bit much?

anyone have any comments about this brand?

I've heard nothing but good things about this brand of desktop and that's the reason why I posted it. They said that this is kinda like the Vizio class of desktop of Costco, affordable yet reliable brand that nobody knows about.

Awesome post then!! Gave you your first rep ;)

I tried, I'm a member since 2007 and it's my first rep, lol awesome man, thanks!

Not bad. Not mind blowing, but if you *need* a computer with this class of processor and 12GB RAM (hint: you probably don't), you could do worse.

600 for a desktop with about to be obsolete processor and not a single special selling feature is not a deal.

this brand is just putting all of their excessive inventory of crap that aint selling ( HDDs and RAMs which obviously seem unnecessarily large plus the about to be obsolete proc) in an effort to actually sell them.

I wouldn't necessarily buy from Costco for a SMOKIN deal on a computer, but rather for a great return policy and customer service. Nice find OP!

geez, what is the meaning of obsolete these days? I bought an LG LCD couple of yrs ago and it looks obsolete compared to the LED's today, imagine 2-3 yrs from now, thanks for the input tho yarnim.

How is this processor about to be obsolete? It's a generation behind but it'll play any game you'll throw at it for the next few years without a problem.

I'm surprised no one made the "I can build it for cheaper" comment yet. That's usually in the first few posts.

How is a quad core an obsolete processor? WTF kind of crack do people smoke on SD?

I wish this was $100 less. Then it would be an amazing deal.

With a 2 year warranty and a 90 day return period, the brand shouldn't matter. ;)

I would agree with you if this were a first generation Phenom, but Phenom II is not obsolete by any means. I'm not sure what you expect to get out of a $600 computer.

I wish it was free... then it would be a REALLY amazing deal!

yea if its 100-150 less i'd jump on it
this deal its decent .... not a must buy

Great deal for $600. If you don't want it, don't buy it.

Specs here indicate a 300w power supply. l


http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/...36831.html


Cnet lists it as a tower case but Newegg has it as a mini-tower. l
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro..._-83241039


Costco is throwing in more ram (12 gig vs 4 gig) and a larger hd (2 vs 1). lNewegg adds speakers land is charging $20 more.


Obviously, one would upgrade the PSU if adding peripherals like video cards and an additional hard drive. lPersonally, I like working with tower cases as there's more room to work with tools,
screws, etc.