Acer C2Q Q8300 2.5GHz 4GB RAM 750GB HD $399.95 @PCConnection

Sethisis · 11-12-2009, 11:38 AM

so does this chip support virtualization?

GodBlessTexas · 11-12-2009, 11:48 AM

If the Q8300 was made after May 25, 2009 it has VT support. The original Q8300s did not have VT support, but Intel added it after announcing the feature change on 4/15/2009. Info can be found here: http://content.intel.pcnalert.com...337-00.pdf

Since these are new systems and it's so late in the year, I would assume that they are the more recent models that support VT.

hdsq · 11-12-2009, 12:07 PM

I don't even know what this VT support means. I use VMWare at home also. Does this means you will get a much faster speed while running VMWare? I believe both chips should be able to run the VMWare software.

well, I know now, this technology is called "hardware assist Virtualization", so VMWare does run faster.

**Serpephone** · 11-12-2009, 12:09 PM

ooooh, I'd consider this ... but DH wants to throw our laptop with Vista out the window of a high rise... He HATES Vista! Any chance for a free upgrade to Windows 7?

toshinden5 · 11-12-2009, 12:12 PM

does this come with a monitor?

hdsq · 11-12-2009, 12:18 PM

This qualify for free window 7 upgrade, according to yesterday's thread.
look under desktops in this link:
http://www.acer.com/windows7upgra...gible.html

This doesn't come with monitor.

couimet1 · 11-12-2009, 12:22 PM

Great deal !!!!

Dave89 · 11-12-2009, 12:57 PM

How good is this gfx card?

Xavier1421 · 11-12-2009, 01:04 PM

The graphics capability is fine for typical desktop work, but do not expect gaming to be part of the daily regiment (unless Solitaire is your thing).

This graphics chip is faster than an 8400M, but not as quick as the 8400M GS. Perfectly acceptable for DVD and HD playback.

ALS · 11-12-2009, 01:07 PM

Wish they didn't charge tax in so many states. Grrr.

magdoll · 11-12-2009, 01:52 PM

DDR2 instead of DDR3 ruins it for me.

**XDecker** · 11-12-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote from magdoll

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DDR2 instead of DDR3 ruins it for me.

Really?

dc5ss · 11-12-2009, 02:14 PM

does this support tv-out?

magdoll · 11-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote from XDecker

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Really?

Yeah, there was a front page deal a couple days ago 4GB of DD3 on a e5300 (I could easily swap for a Q8300) and a smaller HDD, and Windows7 (I understand the free upgrade, but just more of a headache) for less than $300 that I missed out on. This deal isn't a bad deal, but lacking DDR3 it's not enough to make me take out the credit card pre-BF.

11-12-2009, 11:38 AM	#2
Sethisis L2: Beginner Date Joined:Feb 2008 Posts:79 Reputation: 16	so does this chip support virtualization?
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11-12-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
GodBlessTexas L3: Novice Date Joined:Jan 2006 Posts:158 Reputation: 53	If the Q8300 was made after May 25, 2009 it has VT support. The original Q8300s did not have VT support, but Intel added it after announcing the feature change on 4/15/2009. Info can be found here: http://content.intel.pcnalert.com...337-00.pdf Since these are new systems and it's so late in the year, I would assume that they are the more recent models that support VT. Last edited by GodBlessTexas; 11-12-2009 at 11:51 AM..
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hdsq L3: Novice Date Joined:Sep 2006 Posts:103 Reputation: 29	I don't even know what this VT support means. I use VMWare at home also. Does this means you will get a much faster speed while running VMWare? I believe both chips should be able to run the VMWare software. well, I know now, this technology is called "hardware assist Virtualization", so VMWare does run faster. Last edited by hdsq; 11-12-2009 at 12:23 PM.. Reason: got answer myself
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Serpephone L9: Master Date Joined:Nov 2008 Posts:4,391 Reputation: 5237	ooooh, I'd consider this ... but DH wants to throw our laptop with Vista out the window of a high rise... He HATES Vista! Any chance for a free upgrade to Windows 7? __________________ -->>Check out my Bon Jovi videos [youtube.com] on YouTube!!!<<-- Bon Jovi on BBC Radio 2 [co.uk] For the Latest Bon Jovi news, Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi [bonjovi.com] Whole Lot of Leaving [youtube.com], Radio Saved My Life Tonight (Live) [youtube.com] My Coupon Trade List (it's a work in progress)...
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toshinden5 L3: Novice Date Joined:May 2007 Posts:108 Reputation: 30	does this come with a monitor?
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11-12-2009, 12:18 PM	#7
hdsq L3: Novice Date Joined:Sep 2006 Posts:103 Reputation: 29	This qualify for free window 7 upgrade, according to yesterday's thread. look under desktops in this link: http://www.acer.com/windows7upgra...gible.html This doesn't come with monitor.
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11-12-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
couimet1 L1: Learner Date Joined:Dec 2008 Posts:8 Reputation: 10	Great deal !!!!
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11-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#9
Dave89 L2: Beginner Date Joined:Feb 2008 Posts:89 Reputation: 16	How good is this gfx card?
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11-12-2009, 01:04 PM	#10
Xavier1421 L1: Learner Date Joined:Oct 2009 Posts:5 Reputation: 12	The graphics capability is fine for typical desktop work, but do not expect gaming to be part of the daily regiment (unless Solitaire is your thing). This graphics chip is faster than an 8400M, but not as quick as the 8400M GS. Perfectly acceptable for DVD and HD playback.
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11-12-2009, 01:07 PM	#11
ALS L3: Novice Date Joined:Sep 2003 Posts:211 Reputation: 56	Wish they didn't charge tax in so many states. Grrr.
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11-12-2009, 01:52 PM	#12
magdoll L1: Learner Date Joined:Aug 2005 Posts:3 Reputation: 10	DDR2 instead of DDR3 ruins it for me.
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11-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#14
dc5ss L1: Learner Date Joined:Jan 2007 Posts:16 Reputation: 10	does this support tv-out?
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