Laptop Asus x55a - specifications and description

Asus x55a, whose characteristics we are considering today, has long been out of production. This laptop you can buy only with hands. Considering the fact that for Asus x55a the price was not low yet "during life", now it will cost the buyer a mere penny and is ideal for teaching someone the basics of working with computer equipment.

CPU

There are several different modifications of this model. Depending on the specific assembly, the components of the laptop can vary significantly. For example, its processor. There are two options that could be used, and both include a dual-core processor:

1. Intel Celeron Dual-Core 1.6 GHz. It is built on the basis of the Ivy bridge core and has a memory size of the third level in 2 MB. If you are unlucky and got a laptop with this model of the processor, then you will have to use it carefully. In the device there is no "turbo-mode", and hence, it is not necessary to count on the increase in power.
2. Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.4 GHz. This processor is much better. It will provide high performance and will support even the newest operating systems. Of course, you can not call a gaming laptop anyway, but most applications and games 2-3 years ago will be launched on it.

In general, the laptop Asus x55a characteristics correspond to the level of the processor and are on the same level of performance. In this you will see for yourself.

RAM

We continue to consider the various configurations of the Asus x55a, the characteristics also change. Before you can be a modification with 2 and 4 gigabytes of RAM. This is too little for any modern technology, given the cost of new applications for resources.

However, there is also a positive moment. Asus x55a notebook motherboard supports expansion up to 8 gigabytes of RAM, so if you need a little more than the manufacturer offers, you can always go to the workshop to increase the volume.

Video card

Whatever the characteristics of the Asus x55a laptop, it has one big drawback - an integrated graphics card. Depending on the manufacturer, it may also differ, but the name Intel HD Graphics may sound like a sentence.

The most common model installed in the notebook Asus x55a, is labeled 3000. To better demonstrate its capabilities, we have compiled a list of the most demanding games that work on it:

• Fallout: New Vegas;
• Left 4 Dead 2;
• Mass Effect 2;
• Metro 2033;
• Need For Speed: World 2010;
• StarCraft 2;
• Dragon Age: Origins Awakening.

As you can see, it's pretty good for 2012 (the date of release of the laptop), and given that the system requirements for games are usually overestimated, newer applications can be launched on this model of the device.

operating system

In the original on the laptop in question could be installed any operating system, starting with Windows 7. Asus x55a is a universal machine that can support both the "seven" and the "eight". This means that an advanced user can easily install any operating system on it. The main thing is to know most of the subtleties of this process and be able to change the format of the hard disk.

Extra options

There are a number of other characteristics that you should talk about separately. Depending on the manufacturer, a certain hard disk is installed on the Asus x55a. Its size can vary from 360 to 750 gigabytes. However, the motherboard can support up to one terabyte. It connects via the Serial ATA interface because of what the speed of working with information is very modest. This can lead to minor disruptions in performance and calls into question the installation of the Windows 10 operating system on it, as it consumes a lot of resources.

Also on the laptop is a standard module of wai-fay. Depending on the model, it can be placed interface bluetooth. However, this is not such a big problem, because it can also be connected via a USB connector.

Interfaces

To connect additional equipment on the external panel of the laptop provides several connectors. For example, there is an HDMI interface that allows you to connect the device to the TV. In addition, you can connect to it and a normal monitor using a VGA cable.

A nice addition will be the ability to connect to the laptop, not only headphones, but also a microphone, which means you can avoid the inconvenience of handling the built-in sound device, as it does on more modern models.

The main problem for the Asus x55a user is USB-interfaces. There are only two of them in it. One version 2.0, and the other 3.0. This is solved by a special hub, but an unpleasant residue remains.

Price

As we have already said, this notebook is not manufactured for a long time. Meet it on the shelves of shops is now problematic, but in the time of its popularity it cost a little - around eleven thousand rubles. This is not a big amount for the provided characteristics of the Asus x55a. The price for today should not exceed 5-6 thousand at purchase from hands. Thus, it will become a good purchase and educational material for the child, as well as a fully functional version of the office computer.