Question 1

Does this include the Windows 7 Reinstallation disc?

Accepted Answer

No, the disk is not included.  The system prompts you (nags you rather LOL) to create a backup image of the operating system when you first boot up.  It takes a while, and burns 4 DVD's to accomplish this.  Not real clear on how to recover this if a new hard drive is needed.  I figured I would cross that bridge if/when it happened.

Question 2

Is the GTX 650 in this computer a 1GB or 2GB?

Accepted Answer

1 GB (GTX650/1GD5).

Question 3

Does the  unit have 2 VGA ports to handle 2 monitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you count the one on Graphics card.

Question 4

Would this computer be good for video, graphic design, & video production?

Accepted Answer

I feel like it would be a good starter machine for design. The i7 is a good processor and the nVidia card is a food starting point for such tasks. The machine can be upgraded as needed as your demand increases in the future but i feel like the power supply may be a little small for multiple tasks. I bought this computer for my son's first gaming computer and we have been very impressed with it so far. Hope that helps :)

Question 5

Can this computer also run Windows 8?

Accepted Answer

It can easily be loaded.  We wanted this unit for Windows 7 because of some compatibility with our existing programs.  This is a very powerful machine and can do anything you need.

Question 6

Is this power supply going to fry ever other part?

Accepted Answer

It's running smoothly, quiet and cool.  I doubt it will fry.

Question 7

Can this machine actually run windows 7?. I thought that this machine was only capable of running windows 8.

Accepted Answer

I comes with Windows 7 installed and runs just fine.

Question 8

How many case fans? Where? Rear? Front Side?

Accepted Answer

I haven't opened it up at all but there is atleast one in the back and a large one on the side. None on front side.

Question 9

Does this PC have the externally accessible bay, power strip connector and adequate power supply for me to add another 3 TB HDD as the built-in 1TB is too small for me?  I am thinking of upgrading mine.

Accepted Answer

It has an open bay.  Do not know power strip connector

Question 10

Is blue ray combo also the same as a DVD?

Accepted Answer

It will read Blu-ray discs (although does not seem to come with any software to play a Blu-ray movie), and has the ability to burn DVD or CD.

Brand	ASUS
Model	M51AD-US003O(90PD00E1-M00050)

Form Factor	Tower
Processor	Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz
Processor Main Features	64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor	8MB L3 Cache
Memory	16GB DDR3 1600
Storage	1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive	Blu-Ray Combo
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 1GB GDDR5
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Card	802.11a/c Wireless LAN
Power Supply	300W
Speaker	USB Mouse
Keyboard	USB Keyboard
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Special Features	2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports 2 x eSATA 6.0Gb/s port(s)

CPU Type	Intel Core i7
CPU Name	Intel Core i7-4770
L3 Cache Per CPU	8 MB
CPU Main Features	64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Memory Capacity	16GB DDR3
Memory Speed	DDR3 1600
Form Factor	DIMM 240-pin

Audio Channels	8 channels
Audio Features	SonicMaster

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LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN	802.11a/c Wireless LAN
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0

External Bays	2 x 5.25" Bays 2 x 3.5" Bays
PCI Slots (Available/Total)	1 x Mini-PCI 1 x PCI-e x 1 1 x PCI-e x 16

Dimensions (H x W x D)	16.5"H x 15.8"D x 6.9"W
Weight	19.8 lbs.

Back Panel Ports
Video Ports	1 VGA, 1 HDMI
Rear USB	3 x USB 3.0
RJ45	1 port

Item#: N82E16883220443