Along with the CPU and PSU fans, it s quite a loud machine. AGP card, a popular choice, if not especially fast. The review sample of the 15in. AOC Spectrum 5GLR monitor suffered from poor corner focus. In contrast, the imposing JS Jazz 3D speakers are bright, with good bass response, getting the best from the Ensoniq ES 1370-based PCI sound card.
Bundled software is confined to driver disks and utilities, all pre-installed.
The Eagle 3850 has respectable performance and expansion, with only minor flaws. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of ZDNet Inc. is prohibited. ZDNet UK and the ZDNet UK logo are trademarks of Ziff-Davis Publishing Company.