Via C7-D performance numbers?

[Cali3350]

hey guys. Looking for a very cheap PC for my nephew and came across the gPC from Via. She does not need anything fancy, and very literally would do email/websearching/office work on the PC only. I'm just curious if anyone is familiar with this CPU. I realize Via CPU's have never been strong performers, and was wondering if anyone had some clue how this one stacks up.

Id probably put Ubuntu on it for her, though looking at Via's site they actually have XP drivers for it too, so if it performs well enough (lets say P3-800mhz level) i might just put that on there.

Thanks for any info guys!

 

[The J]

I don't know about the C7-D, but I've searched Google for info on the C7-M. From what I could find, the 1.5GHz C7-M has performance a bit worse than a 1GHz Pentium 3.

 

[heyheybooboo]

VIA CN700/VT8237R+ Chipset, Integrated VGA, SATA, LAN, 6-Ch Audio, Mini-ITX, 1 x DDRII DIMM (MAX 1GB), 8 x USB2.0 (4 onboard, 4 connectors), 2 x PS/2 Connector, 1 x Parallel port, 1 x Serial port, Front: 1 x Audio PIN Header

$199.00 at Wally World and The Egg

Item Description

This exceptional value is built around a Via Technologies processor designed for low power consumption. It runs on the gOS operating system and features the OpenOffice.org 2.2 software suite that gives users the ability to create word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. Additional highlights include a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, Ethernet port and stereo speakers.


Key Features & Benefits:
# 1.5 GHz Via Technologies C7-D processor
Delivers energy-saving performance
# Preinstalled Software: OpenOffice.org 2.2 (includes WRITER, IMPRESS, nMATH, DRAW, CALC and BASE)
This is the latest version of the leading open-source office suite, which includes upgrades to its word processor, spreadsheet, presentations and database software
# gOS Software Applications and operating system
Enables you to use the supplied OpenOffice.org 2.2 software suite
# DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
Lets you play DVDs and burn your own CDs for entertainment and data backup
# 512 MB of DDR2 system memory
Offers good performance and is expandable to 2 GB
# 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Connects to a local area network or broadband Internet devices
# 80 GB hard disk drive
Provides space for documents, games, photos and music

 

[boomhower]

If you want to buy one the one booboo posted is about as cheap as you are going to get. If you are up to building one I would suggest going with intels new board, I believe it is D10GLY2 or something close to it. Just make sure it has the two at the end, that indicated the revised edition. Basically it gets you a integrated core 2 based celeron, crappy SIS graphics, ethernet, and sata ports. The whole shebang consumes in the neighborhood of 20 watts. It will outperform the VIA as well. I almost pulled the trigger on a set-up with a 80 gig HD, 1 gig of ram, ITX case and PSU came out to like $230. The case/psu I was going to use was over a hundred shipped so I am sure you could save some money there.

 

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Get it from sisoftware sandra, can only find c7-M there
I guess the response of the system will be slow, but u can't get intel or amd system @ $199

 

[migo]

unless you go second hand. I wouldn't be surprised to see some P3 systems going for free and >1GHz Athlon and P4 systems going for under $150.


This review shows the strong points of the C7. The main benefits are low power consumption and long battery life, neither of which are particularly important for a desktop system. It does very well in encryption too, but I haven't the foggiest idea what apps would take advantage of that.

 

[Denithor]

Or you could go this route:

Raidmax case + 450W PS $35 (after $20MIR)
MSI P4M900-X $45
Celeron 420 $44
Crucial 1GB DDR2 $13 (after $10MIR)
Samsung DVD-RW $28
Maxtor 250GB HDD $60

Total: $225 after $30MIR

Still need keyboard/mouse/speakers to match the other system shown but this is much more powerful, with more memory and lots more hard drive space. And you have the option of adding $30 and using an e2140 instead of the Celeron (or this is an upgrade path later).

EDIT: Go with the MSI P4M900M3-L for $50 instead, it has PCI-E for a video card if ever needed.

 

[piasabird]

I recommend a system with a Celeron 420. Dell may have a good deal for that.

However, there are other options. Newegg sells this Asus Barebones Via C7 system:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16856110056

$75 Just add Optical Drive and Hard Drive. Use old parts if possible.