The storage space is phenomenal. Who knows if I’ll ever get close to capacity on this. (I got 2 tB.) The speed is great for me. (I’m not a gamer, but response time for simply working on projects or Internet is definitely better than my deceased laptop was.) I was easily able to retrieve the last backup I saved from my laptop before it died, so I was able to get to all of my photos and data again. The dvd drive and usb connections all work well. I have a small spare television hooked up to this by way of an adapter, and it works well. I ended up buying my own keyboard and mouse because I have particular tastes, but this tower did come with one of each (just basic models). The only complaint is how heavy it is. It is HUGE and heavy, so once you get it where it will be (preferably low to the ground or on a very sturdy level place), don’t plan to move it much. Mine has a deducted place, so I don’t mind it so much, just FYI.