What Kind of Computer Is a Velocity Micro Vector?
- The Velocity Micro Vector HD25 is a budget home or small office computer that includes enhanced audio and video capabilities. Its Intel Core CPU options range from the i3-530 at 2.93 GHz to the i5-680 at 3.6 GHz. The standard audio interface for this model is the high-powered Intel High-Definition eight-channel card. The available option for direct buyers of the Vector HD25 is a Creative Labs Sound-Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card. Both of these options include multiple jacks and ports for home theater speaker systems.
- The standard video option for this model is an Intel integrated graphics card. Advanced options include three NVIDIA cards: the GeForce GT240 card with a 512 MB cache, the GeForce GT430 card with a 1 GB cache and the GeForce GT250 card with a 512 MB cache that allows for use of two monitors simultaneously.
- The Velocity Micro Vector Z20 is a true multimedia computer that also includes features for gaming and improved Internet use. Its base CPU is an Intel Core i3-560 at 3.66 GHz and options include an i5-650 as well as a quad core i5-760. The standard audio card for this model is an Asus integrated on-board 7.1 channel high-definition sound card that is compatible with home theater speaker systems. The hi-fi quality Creative Labs Sound-Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is also available for the Z20.
- The standard video card for the Vector Z20 is the powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT240 card with a 512 MB cache. A dual-monitor 1 GB cache GTS 450 card from NVIDIA is available as an upgrade option. The most powerful video upgrade available from the Velocity Micro site when purchasing this model is the 1 GB cache ATI Radeon HD 5750 with PCI 2.0, 16-channel architecture.
- The Velocity Micro Vector Z25 is based on quad core Intel Sandybridge CPUs ranging from the i5-2300 at 2.8 GHz to the i7-2600K at 3.40 GHz. This model is recommended for gaming, home theater and digital media as well as recording, mixing and editing of music. It is equipped with a standard on-board 7.1 channel high-definition audio card with an S/PDIF input/output jack to connect to audiophile equipment. The Creative Labs Sound-Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is the advanced audio option for the Z25.
- The standard video option for the Z25 is the NVIDIA GeForce GT430 card with a 1 GB cache. A dual-monitor 1 GB cache GTS 450 card and a 768 MB cache GeForce GTX 460 with GDDR 5 memory are the two more advanced NVIDIA card options for this model. The three most advanced video card options are ATI cards; the Radeon HD 6850 with a 1 GB cache and the Radeon HD 6870 with a 1 GB cache, as well as the Radeon HD 6850 model with a 2 x 1 GB cache (two separate 1 GB cache memory chips).
- The Vector Z35 is the top of the Vector line, featuring a quad core Intel i7-950 at 3.06 GHz as its standard processor and a hex core i7-970 as its top option. This model is meant for home office use where speed is of primary concern, as well as for editing movies and photos. Its standard audio is an Intel integrated high-definition eight-channel audio card, and the Creative Labs Sound-Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card is one of the two advanced sound options. The additional and most powerful sound option for this model is the Creative Labs Sound-Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer card.
- The standard video card included with this model is the 512 MB ATI Radeon HD4650 graphics adapter. Three NVIDIA options are available for the Vector Z35: the GeForce 1 GB GT430 card, the dual-monitor GTS 450 1 GB card and the 768 MB GeForce GTX 460 with GDDR-5 memory. The two most powerful options for the Z35 are from ATI: the Radeon HD 6850 and the Radeon HD 6870, both with a 1 GB cache.