Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-550
Processor cores	2
Processor threads	4
Processor frequency	3.2 GHz
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s
Bus type	DMI
FSB Parity
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	73 W
Tcase	72.6 °C
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²
Stepping	K0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	24
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1066, 1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor

Memory
Internal memory	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel

Storage
Total storage capacity	750 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
HDD speed	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated

Graphics
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 6570
Discrete graphics card memory	2.05 TB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	733 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2

Network
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi

Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1
DVI port
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Microphone in
Headphone outputs	1
Line-out
Line-in
S/PDIF out port

Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 slots	3
PCI Express x16 slots	1

Design
Chassis type	Mini Tower
Number of 3.5" bays	3
Number of 5.25" bays	2
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Product colour	Black
Country of origin	China

Performance
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H57
Audio system	HD
Product type	PC

Software
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit

Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel 64
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Embedded options available
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Execute Disable Bit
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel Fast Memory Access
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2
Processor code	SLBUD
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit
CPU configuration (max)	1
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Processor ARK ID	48505
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Conflict-Free processor

Power
Power supply	300 W

Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%

Weight & dimensions
Width	185 mm
Depth	416 mm
Height	385 mm
Weight	7.58 kg

Packaging content
Display included
Mouse included
Keyboard included

Other features
Networking topology	Gigabit Ethernet
LightScribe
TV tuner integrated
Built-in camera
Graphics card family	AMD