CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra 2147 Desktop PC AMD FX-Series FX-8120(3.1GHz) 8GB DDR3 2TB HDD Capacity AMD Radeon HD 7750 Windows 8 64-Bit

Pros: Well built system with good performance for the money. Definitely a price contender vs a Core i3 with similar specs. Case is very nice, and definitely scalable, including two hot swap bays. Ventilation is very good, with the ability for expansion if you so desire.

Cons: Case is capable of usb 3.0 on the front, but mother board isn't, leaving one usable usb port on the front. Rear case fan is slightly loud. The front and side case fan use bright blue leds for lighting... Not my cup of tea, but easily disabled with a pair of side cutters. The hot swap bays are not pre-connected to the motherboard with SATA cables.

Other Thoughts: I bought this system for office use. I spend a good deal of time video and photo editing, and wanted a system that would leave me with less downtime during rendering compared to my last system. I look forward to the scalability of the case, and I could definitely justify the price vs performance. I will likely add a 1x usb 3.0 card to enable the front 3.0 ports... One front port isn't enough for my use, as well as replace the loud rear fan with something a little quieter. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

We are glad that our system is able to handle/provide the needs for your photo and video editing needs. The computer comes with a one year warranty. If parts need to be replace we can help you with that process. Please give us a call at our techincal support line 888/937-5582 or you can email us at cyber_tech2@cyberpowerpc.com.