Upgradeable; strong processor; plenty of memory; lots of USB & FireWire inputs...Finicky DVD writer; mediocre gaming performance; loud hard drive...In the end, the eMachinesT6212 is the best deal we have seen for under $600 dollars...Most hardcore gamers will shy away from these systems, but eMachines is hoping their new T6212 gaming PC will grab your attention...Priced...
Dual-layer DVD writer...Media card readers...SATA-capable system...Athlon 64 performance...PCIe x16 slot for future expansion...ATI Radeon Xpress 200 graphics....Ball mouse...Only one additional drive bay...Shared memory puts a strain on performance....At first glance, the eMachinesT6212 ($629 as tested, before rebate and without monitor) looks like many of the other eMachines...
We're not thrilled with the T6212 taking a step back in both application and 3D graphics performance, but we welcome the addition of a PCI Express slot for future graphics upgrades...For those of you unafraid of the inside of your PC, consider the T6212...Aside from graphics upgrades, the T6212 is a flexible platform, thanks to its AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor...Another first...
Summary from 29 user reviews Average Rating 10.0/10
I'm not the smartest guy when it comes to computers but I knew a good deal when I saw one...A very good machine for the dollars...you really do need to upgrade to a PCIe card to handle video, otherwise you're sharing RAM and getting very poor quality video...
Summary from 27 user reviews Average Rating 3.5/10
And wow do i do a good job picking this one...So what I ended up with was one bad ass computer that cost a grand total of only $950, SHIPPED...I tell you I'm not used to being treated this good anymore by PC manufacturers! Compare that to Dell which has crappy cust service...
Great all around machine, good upgrade path, new PCI express slot for video...I would recommend this machine to anyone that needs to upgrade their old machine and is looking for a great value for their money...Regardless of the legality of this type of marketing, I find its ETHICS to be questionable and its hidden costs infuriating!!!! Features, price, upgradability, very good intregrated graphics...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - A Leading Global Provider of Innovative ... Room to grow - The eMachinesT6212 offers an open PCI Express® x16 slot for future upgrades. ...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - A Leading Global Provider of Innovative ... ATI & eMachines - ATI's Radeon® Xpress 200 Powers eMachinesT6212 PC. April 25, 2005 ...
