Since the time you bought your computer you probably have added a lot of new programmes onto it. You most likely discovered that the requirements for running the latest programmes are higher than for the previous versions. Time for an upgrade!
For R1 949, Essential IT Solutions gives you the following computer upgrade bundle: Intel Core i3 2120 3.3GHz CPU, Asus P8H61-M LX socket 1155 motherboard and 2GB DDR3 1333MHz Kingmax RAM.Â
The Intel Core i3 2120 dual core Sandy Bridge CPU has a clock speed of 3.3GHz and 3MB cache. It has a graphics processor unit built into it, the Intel Graphics HD 2000 with a graphics base frequency of 850MHz and a respectable maximum dynamic frequency of 1.1GHz.
Intel Core i3 2120 specifications:
| Processor Number | i3-2120 |
| # of Cores | 2 |
| # of Threads | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB |
| Bus/Core Ratio | 33 |
| DMI | 5 GT/s |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX |
| Embedded Options Available | Yes |
| Lithography | 32 nm |
| Max TDP | 65 W |
| Recommended Customer Price | TRAY: $117.00 BOX : $120.00 |
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 32 GB |
| Memory Types | DDR3-1066/1333 |
| # of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 21 GB/s |
| Processor Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 850 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.1 GHz |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Wireless Display | No |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes |
| Dual Display Capable | Yes |
| # of Displays Supported | 2 |
The Asus motherboard runs on the trusted Intel H61 (B3) chip, made to run the i3, i5 and i7 Core CPUs.
Asus P8H61-M LX LGA1155 motherboard specifications:
| CPU | Intel® Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
| Chipset | Intel® H61(B3) |
| Memory | 2 x DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. |
| Graphic | Integrated Graphics Processor VGA output support : RGB port – Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz Supports DirectX 10.1 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Storage | Intel® H61(B3) chipset : 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue |
| LAN | Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC 887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *1 |
| USB Ports | Intel® H61(B3) chipset : 10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board) |
| Overclocking Features | Overclocking Protection : – ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Special Features | ASUS EPU : – EPU ASUS Exclusive Features : – AI Suite II – Ai Charger – Anti-Surge – Low EMI Solution – ESD Guards – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution – ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY : – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 2 – ASUS MyLogo 2 |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x COM port(s) 1 x Parallel port(s) 3 x Audio jack(s) |
| Internal I/O Ports | 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Internal speaker connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) |
| Accessories | User’s manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s) |
| BIOS | 32 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.6, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS |
| Support Disc | Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
| Form Factor | uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 7.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 19.3 cm ) |
2GB of Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz RAM is included in the bundle.
2GB Kingmax DDR3 1333MHz RAM
Interested but don’t have time to install these upgrade components yourself? Bring your PC box into Essential IT Solutions, 89 George Street, Strand in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon. For a quick quote on the installation costs, call us on 021 853 4790.
