Sony VAIO PCV-RS320 Desktop (2.60-GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.2 x 15.6 inches ; 26.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009MJF2
• Item model number: PCV-RS320
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,149 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Targeting the multimedia fan with its built-in CD and DVD burning capabilities and generous audio-video software package, the Sony VAIO PCV-RS320 Desktop delivers strong processing power and solid general performance at a reasonable price. 3-D designers and serious gamers will either want to look elsewhere or perform after-purchase upgrades, but most users should find the VAIO PCV-RS320 more than satisfactory.

Anchoring the VAIO PCV-RS320 is a fast 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 CPU with Hyper-Threading technology (Hyper-Threading is a new Intel-developed process that allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system -- thus boosting performance during key high-drain procedures such as multitasking) and a generous 512 MB PC-2100 266 MHz DDR RAM. Sony has equipped the unit with an entry-level video card, the Intel 845GV Integrated Graphics chipset with 64 MB shared (not dedicated memory). Accordingly, the VAIO PCV-RS320 is great for all 2-D and some 3-D tasks but won’t efficiently run the latest games or 3-D animation applications.

The system features several data storage options, including a massive 120 GB hard disk, a handy 3.5-inch diskette drive for smaller backups and older programs, and an extremely versatile DVD-RW/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive information, watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and turn your home movies into DVDs. To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders and cameras, scanners and external drives, Sony has added six high-speed USB 2.0 ports and two i.Link (FireWire) ports, one on the rear and another at the front.

Other desirable amenities include a VGA monitor port, two PS/2 ports, a pair of small desktop speakers, a user-friendly VAIO keyboard, and a PS/2 wheel mouse. A display screen is not enclosed, thus allowing users to utilize their current monitor or select from the many alternatives currently available. Bundled software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 7.0, Intuit Quicken 2003, and oodles of Sony’s own multimedia utilities.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong!, August 27, 2007

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L. Savage "Icelus" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VAIO PCV-RS320 Desktop (2.60-GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

It's nearing the end of 2007, I've been using this thing every single day since it came out (2003?) and I only reboot it about once a week. Otherwise, it never turns off. All I've done to it is install a second hard drive, bumped the RAM up to 1GB, and upgraded to XP Pro, and I've never had a single problem. NOT ONE! It's never crashed and it has never had any hardware problems. I use it for photo editing, graphics, music creation, digital painting, and other various office tasks. I have about 180 programs installed and it seems to run about as fast as it did the day I bought it. However, I probably wouldn't recommend it for gaming, as the graphics card isn't set up for that. However, in a pinch it has run LoTRO, SWG, CoH, WoW, and EQ2 without many problems as long as the graphics weren't turned up too high. I still run EvE Online at full graphics with minimal lag. It was a great machine in its day.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, Solid and overall complete, August 7, 2003

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A. D. Castro - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VAIO PCV-RS320 Desktop (2.60-GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I'm a graphic artist who works with many applications open meanwhile listening to streaming music over a cable modem and this desktop doesn't even blink handling all that. The Hyperthreading technology is incredible while the Pentium 2.6 GHz just shoots everything at lightning speed. The only thing I'd change though is getting another video card because the one installed is a shared AGP and the graphics can get chunky and choppy when it's stretched thin.

Otherwise solid, solid performance by Sony.

2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, July 27, 2003

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"nick125" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO PCV-RS320 Desktop (2.60-GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

This Computer Is A Fast one with a Intel Pentium 4 with Hyper Threading, 512mb RAM. You Can Perform Many things at one time.
GET THIS COMPUTER!