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Overall we are very impressed with what the Orange OPC has to offer. It's not often that we see a PC that truly stands out from the crowd but this model certainly does!
The build quality of the system is very impressive. The case is constructed from a combination of wood and metal and feels extremely well put together.
The only slightly negative aspect of the system as far as quality goes is the power supply which is an unbranded OEM model. We would prefer to see a quality branded unit in the system.
Performance is quite good, with the exception of the graphics. However, we doubt many keen gamers would buy this system just for playing the latest titles and there is a discrete graphics card available for those who want to engage in some casual gaming.
Orange offer an upgrade to i5-2500K or i7-2600K processors if you need some extra performance but the H67 motherboard kills any chance of overclocking so this probably won't be worthwhile. We would prefer to see Orange using a Z77 motherboard and an Ivy Bridge CPU in the system in the future.
At a price of £800 inc. VAT, the OPC may seem a little expensive considering the specification. However, we feel that it's special enough that it's worth the price premium over similarly specified PCs from other manufacturers. It's completely unique and looks fantastic.
The inbuilt amplifier is sure to whet the appetites of guitar enthusiasts and the plethora of bundled software only sweetens the deal.
Pros
- Great build quality.
- Unique design.
- Crystal clear built in speakers.
- Built in Amplifier.
- Very quiet.
- Extensive software bundle.
Cons
- No Ivy Bridge.
- Limited graphics performance.
- Cheap PSU.
KitGuru says: A bright choice which is ideal for musical PC users.
Wow that really is a beauty, how awesome would that look in a bedroom next to a guitar !
yeah I agree, the case alone is worth at least £250 of the asking price, with speakers etc inside. that is really an unusual product, love it.
I just need to learn to play an instrument now or I would feel this is wasted on me.
ANyone here know if the software they include is any good? add some value to the price?
I wasn’t sure if the e-mail I got was KitGuru or Ultimate-Guitar…
This is perfect for me!
It’s nice to know they made it really fast as well as really pretty!
The price is a bit high, but you have to note that you are basically getting a sold-state amp with a Micro-ITX computer mixed. A decent solid-state amp could cost as much as a lower-end PC while a real tube amp could be as much as a gaming machine. I see that with every other guitar/amp company they have changed to the Heavy/Death Metal scene.even though it looks psychedellic.