Question 1

hows the high definition for watching videos?

Accepted Answer

It's fantastic. I bought this machine and put in 2x 1TB hd's in a RAID 1 config. Installed server 2008 R2 and set it as the active directory domain controller for the office I work at. This bad boy serves as the DHCP, DNS, and File server for 30+ users. We recently switched to VoIP so we've got 3cx 32 line pro running on this machine as well. So far no lags/hiccups.

Question 2

Looking for a 600-650 watt power supply. I do not know where to look. Does ASUS have a special connection that might require a special power supply?

Much appreciated,
Mike

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I don't know.  I'd call the company abs ask them.  My IT guys recommended this computer. It's great so far.

Question 3

can I add a second hard drive to it?

Accepted Answer

Short answer is yes.  There are two drive bays and a room for another CD drive.  There is also, from what I glanced at, two available power connectors as well.  On the motherboard I at least 3 available SATA ports as well.

Question 4

Memory Upgrade-wise, I've looked everywhere and I can't find the upgrade specifications.  PC came from factory with 2X4GB DDR 1600.  Can this motherboard accept more RAM?  up to how many GB?  In which configuration?

Accepted Answer

This can accept up to 16GB of RAM.

Question 5

can a PCI express 3 works with this PC?

Accepted Answer

PCIe refers to a slot on your mobo.  the question doesnt make much sense.  but yes this MOBO has PCIe Slots, as indicated in the Specifications.

Question 6

Will this computer support the game Minecraft?  I want a new computer for internet browsing/homework, and my son wants to play minecraft.

Accepted Answer

Its would work just fine.

Brand	ASUS
Model	CM1745-US007S

Type	Student / Home Office
Form Factor	Tower
Usage	Consumer
Processor	AMD A8-5500 3.2GHz
Processor Main Features	64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor	4 MB L2 Cache
Memory	8GB DDR3 1600
Storage	1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive	24x DVD-RW
Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 7560D
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	300W
Speaker	Yes
Keyboard	Yes
Operating System	Windows 8

CPU Type	A8-Series APU
CPU Name	AMD A8-5500
L2 Cache Per CPU	4 MB
CPU Socket Type	FM2
CPU Main Features	64 bit Quad-Core Processor

GPU/VGA Type	AMD Radeon HD 7560D
Graphics Interface	Integrated video

Memory Capacity	8GB DDR3
Memory Speed	DDR3 1600

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Front USB	2 x USB 2.0
Front Audio Ports	2
Card Reader	6-in-1 Card Reader

PS/2	1
Video Ports	1 VGA, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB	4 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.0
RJ45	1 port
S/P DIF	1 port

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