Expert Review:
Another strong traditional budget desktop PC, the Acer Vertion VX275 runs neck-and-neck with the Compaq CQ5210F. The model that we have linked to for this recommendation offers a Core 2 Duo processor running at 3.06 GHz, 3GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. It is also priced around $450. Compared to the Compaq, the Acer Veriton sacrifices hard drive capacity for better overall performance. This is a trade that will make a lot of sense for some buyers.
The model we recommend is one of the most well equipped Acer Veriton desktops. Acer also offers a number of VX275 models that are nearly identical but have different (and slower) processors. A variety of choices are available between $400 and $450, and they're all solid options.
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