Is this worth it?

mc_blue · 11-29-2005, 10:04 AM

We need a couple of general use computers at work - just to surf the internet on. As far as I know these are used but refurbished.

Description: Compaq Evo Workstation W6000, P4 Xeon 1.7GHz processor, CDROM, 512MB memory, 18GB hard drive, pre-installed with Windows 2000 Professional, package includes brand new keyboard & mouse.
Warranty: 30 day return to base warranty, goods found to be faulty on arrival will be collected.
Price inc. VAT and delivery: £139.95

[-0MEGA-] · 11-29-2005, 12:02 PM

If it's just internet stuff, then those will work fine. But if your going to be using apps that take up a good amount of space, i would look into computers that have a larger hard drive. And whats the price in USD?

mc_blue · 11-29-2005, 03:29 PM

139.95 GBP United Kingdom Pounds = 240.902 USD United States Dollars

gamerman4 · 11-29-2005, 03:33 PM

Definitely worth it but as geoff said, get a bigger hard drive if you are going to use large files on it. Since this is a refurbished PC, it might not come with the OS install disk....that would be a problem if you get a new HDD.

**Praetor** · 11-29-2005, 04:33 PM

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139.95 GBP United Kingdom Pounds = 240.902 USD United States Dollars

The pricing could be worse but there can be better deals to be had especially for second-rate boxes

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And whats the price in USD?

I dont know why you keep asking this cuz you've been told a few times on how to look it up yourself

(i.e., www.xe.com or a quick google)

mc_blue · 11-29-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gamerman4

Definitely worth it but as geoff said, get a bigger hard drive if you are going to use large files on it. Since this is a refurbished PC, it might not come with the OS install disk....that would be a problem if you get a new HDD.

I'll find out if I can obtain a disk with OS. Hard-drive is small I agree but rest of the package looks good to me. It is a bit difficult for you Americans to judge as your PCs are cheaper anyway. Any UK heads about?

**The_Other_One** · 11-29-2005, 05:19 PM

Sounds like a deal. HD should be fine for net usage. I mean I'm only useing 17G on my HD

Now, even with that price, do you need that Xeon? I mean it just seems like a bit of overkill, but yeah, great price.

mc_blue · 11-29-2005, 08:13 PM

I think I'll have two.

11-29-2005, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
mc_blue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 43	Is this worth it? We need a couple of general use computers at work - just to surf the internet on. As far as I know these are used but refurbished. Description: Compaq Evo Workstation W6000, P4 Xeon 1.7GHz processor, CDROM, 512MB memory, 18GB hard drive, pre-installed with Windows 2000 Professional, package includes brand new keyboard & mouse. Warranty: 30 day return to base warranty, goods found to be faulty on arrival will be collected. Price inc. VAT and delivery: £139.95

11-29-2005, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,389	If it's just internet stuff, then those will work fine. But if your going to be using apps that take up a good amount of space, i would look into computers that have a larger hard drive. And whats the price in USD? __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 960 (6-6-6-18) 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

11-29-2005, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 1,624	Definitely worth it but as geoff said, get a bigger hard drive if you are going to use large files on it. Since this is a refurbished PC, it might not come with the OS install disk....that would be a problem if you get a new HDD. __________________ NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R P965 HDDs: 2 x 80GB 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt

11-29-2005, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	Sounds like a deal. HD should be fine for net usage. I mean I'm only useing 17G on my HD Now, even with that price, do you need that Xeon? I mean it just seems like a bit of overkill, but yeah, great price. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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11-29-2005, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
mc_blue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 43	139.95 GBP United Kingdom Pounds = 240.902 USD United States Dollars

11-29-2005, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
mc_blue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 43	I think I'll have two.