Velocity Micro Vector Holiday Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Powerful components for the price, Includes Blu-ray combo drive, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chassis looks good, is easy to service.
Surprisingly good game and productivity performance for the price
Overclocked power leads to benchmark prowess. Lots of internal and external expansion. Blu-ray. 3D powerhouse. USB 3.0 and eSATA ports.

Cons:

Video cards block some expansion slots.
Dual graphics cards complicate upgrading, won't keep demanding gamers happy for long, Front ports placed in an awkward spot

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Last revision on February 2, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Powerful components for the price, Includes Blu-ray combo drive, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chassis looks good, is easy to service
Surprisingly good game and productivity performance for the price
Overclocked power leads to benchmark prowess. Lots of internal and external expansion. Blu-ray. 3D powerhouse. USB 3.0 and eSATA ports
Amazing bang for the buck in features and performance; expert build quality; capable gaming and general-performance box for under $1,000; room for a second graphics card

Reviewers Didn't Like

Video cards block some expansion slots
Dual graphics cards complicate upgrading, won't keep demanding gamers happy for long, Front ports placed in an awkward spot
Internal expansion requires a screwdriver. Plain-looking stock CPU cooler

Expert reviews and ratings

The Velocity Micro Vector Holiday Edition is a powerful multimedia machine, built to both game and chew through productivity applications. Its chassis is also stacked to the brim with features you'll value for years to come. ...

By PC Mag on January 06, 2012

In our $1,199 test configuration, the Vector packed surprising gaming punch for the price. We'd reconsider the video-card choice in our test model, however....

By Computer Shopper on December 20, 2011

Velocity Micro's Vector Holiday Edition offers one of the best deals we've ever seen in a mainstream PC. For under $1,000, this system provides a Blu-ray drive, overachieving speed, and room to grow in an attractive, well-built package. We...

By cnet on December 03, 2010

The upgrade possibilities with the Vector Holiday Edition are numerous and should entice any hands-on computer lover. You can upgrade the 4 GB of RAM, as there are...

By Dev Hardware on March 08, 2011

With its high-end performance and (relatively) low price, the Velocity Micro Vector Holiday Edition is an excellent choice for PC enthusiasts. The desktop has many bragging points: overclocked processor, 3D gaming performance, forward-thinking...

By PC Mag on December 16, 2010