Asus ExpertCenter D700MC Desktop PC

Description

High-Core-Count 10th Gen Performance

The Core i7-10700 is a 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 2.9 GHz base and 4.8 GHz boost, backed by a 16MB cache and Intel UHD Graphics 630. It handles demanding office workloads, data processing, multi-application multitasking, and legacy business software comfortably. The 8GB DDR4 ships in one of four U-DIMM slots, leaving three free and supporting a maximum of 128GB — an unusually generous ceiling for a Mini Tower at this price point. A 300W 80+ Gold PSU provides headroom for GPU and storage expansion.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

Primary storage is a 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD, with the board supporting two M.2 SSD slots for fast NVMe storage alongside two SATA 6Gb/s ports and a DVD writer bay. Expansion includes one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, and two legacy PS/2 ports on the rear — useful for businesses retaining older peripherals. Front I/O covers 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x combo audio jack, 1x headphone jack, a 2-in-1 SD/MMC card reader, and a smart card reader. The rear adds 4x USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4, VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 2x PS/2, and a 3-port audio stack — supporting up to three simultaneous displays without a discrete GPU.

Security & Build

The full ASUS business security stack is present: discrete TPM 2.0, HDD user password protection, Kensington lock slot, chassis intrusion detection, and BIOS security controls. The chassis is MIL-STD-810H certified and uses a tool-free design for easy component access and upgrades.

💡 Adding an M.2 NVMe SSD as a boot drive makes the most impactful single upgrade on this machine — the existing 1TB HDD can remain as a secondary storage drive, and the performance difference for daily use is substantial.

⚠️ The D700MC-I781B0X ships with HDD-only storage — no SSD is included. Boot times and application load speeds will be significantly slower than SSD-equipped machines. An M.2 NVMe SSD upgrade is strongly recommended at time of purchase.

⚠️ This is a 10th Gen Comet Lake platform from 2020 — while fully functional and running Windows 11 Pro, buyers prioritising a current-generation platform with longer support lifecycle should consider a Neo 50s or newer ExpertCenter variant.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i7-10700 — 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, Intel UHD 630
• 8GB DDR4 — 3 slots free, upgradeable to 128GB
• 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD — 2x M.2 slots + 2x SATA ports available
• DVD writer included
• PCIe 4.0 x16 + 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 expansion slots
• HDMI 1.4 + VGA + DisplayPort 1.2 — up to 3 simultaneous displays
• Smart card reader + 2-in-1 SD/MMC card reader (front)
• 2x PS/2 ports (rear) — legacy peripheral compatible
• 300W 80+ Gold PSU
• MIL-STD-810H certified — tool-free chassis
• Discrete TPM 2.0 + Kensington lock
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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