Novatech Zu PC @ DH

***craig5320*** · Apr 7, 2009, 06:23 PM

Novatech Zu Review
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Novatech are a well known and reputable supplier of computer hardware and accessories in the UK and they sell a range of gadgets and electronics. They have a large offering of prebuilt desktop and laptop machines in their online store and today were going to look at the Novatech Zu, a desktop computer containing ATIs fastest single GPU available on the market today accompanied with a Hyundai W240D 24" LCD display.

comp_ali · Apr 7, 2009, 06:51 PM

I think this is the first time DH review a whole desktop system , but it is nice .

However this things confuse me:
1.They offer 64bit Vista and in the same time the system has only 2 GB , which is by today standards a bit minimum not recommended for gaming.

2.

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Novatech will only be able to replace a screen that has three or more pixel defects spread across the screen, or two dead pixels that are connected to each other

They expect the monitors to be defected or that's just a warranty.!

But I must admit that 2ms response time is very amazing considering that most monitors have 5ms.

BlueMak · Apr 7, 2009, 06:58 PM

comp_ali, the system has 4GB of RAM, I don't know where you get the 2GB from.

The burned pixels warranty is about normal for a monitor. Very rarely you will find someone to sell one with 100% pixels guaranteed.

I don't really like the price for the system. IMO it should be 100-200 £ less for what it offers.

Good review.

comp_ali · Apr 7, 2009, 07:39 PM

sorry, missed the "two sticks" , I should wear glasses.

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Sitting next to the processor on the motherboard are two sticks of 2GB Corsair XMS3 DHX DDR3-1600.

Mac Daddy · Apr 8, 2009, 01:00 AM

Great review Nathan and looks decent overall

I tend to agree with Bluemak on the price point BTW

nicnik · Apr 8, 2009, 06:32 AM

The price isn't that bad. They have to make some money you know ^_^ At least they're using decent components.

I'm not a huge fan of the monitor though, but not everyone is picky.

Cow_160483 · Apr 8, 2009, 07:49 AM

Cool review love the new HD 4890, makes the whole system worth the price IMHO

comp_ali · Apr 8, 2009, 08:24 AM

To be honest this is the first time I hear of Hyundai monitors , I thought it is a car make.

NathanMarks · Apr 8, 2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by comp_ali

To be honest this is the first time I hear of Hyundai monitors , I thought it is a car make.

HDIT

Hyundai IT stems from Hyundai Electronics who are now known as Hynix, one of the largest memory and semiconductor manufacturers in the world, so they do come from somewhere!

As far as the price of the system goes, to the people how have said it costs too much for what it is.... well if you add up the price of the exact same components in a DIY manner the machine comes up about £820-850ish... so I don't think £899 inc VAT is too much to ask

Mac Daddy · Apr 8, 2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NathanMarks

As far as the price of the system goes, to the people how have said it costs too much for what it is.... well if you add up the price of the exact same components in a DIY manner the machine comes up about £820-850ish... so I don't think £899 inc VAT is too much to ask

Thanks for the post back Nathan I don't deal in UK currency and am not really familiar with the prices of individual components there unless they are noted on forums such as this one. Presented in the way you posted it isn't a bad price

nicnik · Apr 8, 2009, 12:52 PM

I guess the monitor isn't that bad @ 2ms

Apr 7, 2009, 06:23 PM	#1
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Apr 7, 2009, 06:58 PM	#3
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH comp_ali, the system has 4GB of RAM, I don't know where you get the 2GB from. The burned pixels warranty is about normal for a monitor. Very rarely you will find someone to sell one with 100% pixels guaranteed. I don't really like the price for the system. IMO it should be 100-200 £ less for what it offers. Good review. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Apr 8, 2009, 01:00 AM	#5
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH Great review Nathan and looks decent overall I tend to agree with Bluemak on the price point BTW __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Apr 8, 2009, 06:32 AM	#6
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH The price isn't that bad. They have to make some money you know ^_^ At least they're using decent components. I'm not a huge fan of the monitor though, but not everyone is picky. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

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Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,817 Rep Power: 300 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH Cool review love the new HD 4890, makes the whole system worth the price IMHO __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

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comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 339 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH To be honest this is the first time I hear of Hyundai monitors , I thought it is a car make. __________________

Apr 8, 2009, 12:52 PM	#11
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Novatech Zu PC @ DH I guess the monitor isn't that bad @ 2ms __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV