Unfortunately my old XP machine has aufgegen the mind after nearly 9 years, so I needed a new device quickly. I'm not a PC gamer (Gaming only on the PS3), I use the computer as a multimedia station for music, Internet, photos etc. Manage, and for these applications the PC is ideally suited. It is fast, quiet and the operating system Windows 7 like me after initial skepticism but now getting better. There are a few compatibility problems with older programs, but the PC can not. Overall, I'm thrilled, installation is a breeze and the PC is ready in a few minutes, wonderful. For Geräuchpegel: The fan produces a very slight reason "hum" that does not interfere, but can be heard very well. However, I have found that the body is responsible because it resonates quite easily. If you place a small weight on top of the PC (I have a full CD spindle taken), even this perfumed has almost completely disappeared. All in all I think that you, for 299 - gets a rock-solid, adequate equipment, I am very satisfied.