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What are you planning on doing? Hardcore? Word processing? Simple gaming?
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Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII |
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i say e6320 because that processor has 4mb l2 cache.
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just for that stuff the e4300 would be grreat, i dont have it but it is really fast and best preformance for the price as it is only $100
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you should build your own computer but dont go any lower then e4300
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a good or bad deal?
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Choose an LCD to save desk space and energy. (Note: Monitors are in stock and will ship immediately.) none -$100.00 HP 17-inch flat CRT monitor more info Monitor has a grey, matte finish and will differ from the design of your PC -$50.00 HP 15 -inch LCD Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $70 with instant rebate +$0.00 (after rebate) HP 17-inch LCD Wide Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $90 with instant rebate +$0.00 (after rebate) HP 17-inch LCD Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $100 with instant rebate +$0.00 (after rebate) HP 19-inch LCD Wide Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $130 with instant rebate Included in price HP 20-inch LCD Wide Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $120 with instant rebate +$40.00 (after rebate) HP 22-inch LCD Wide Flat Panel Monitor more info Save $100 with instant rebate +$160.00 (after rebate) Speakers help me decide Enhance your PC with high-quality powered speakers - PC requires powered speakers to generate sound none Included in price HP stereo speakers +$30.00 HP stereo speakers with subwoofer and remote +$50.00 Logitech X-230 2.1 Speakers +$70.00 Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers +$90.00 Keyboard and Mouse help me decide Upgrade to our internet keyboard to make surfing the web a breeze HP keyboard and HP scroller mouse Included in price HP multimedia keyboard and HP optical mouse +$25.00 HP wireless keyboard and HP wireless optical mouse +$70.00 Removable Storage help me decide Makes it easy to transport your files, or back-up important data none Included in price HP Pocket Media Drive bay +$5.00 3.5 in. 1.44MB floppy drive +$20.00 80 GB 5400rpm HP Pocket Media Drive with bay +$129.99 120 GB 5400rpm HP Pocket Media Drive with bay +$179.99 HP Extended Service Plans Protect your investment with an HP Extended Service Plan (a one-year limited warranty is standard). An Extended Service Plan also includes coverage for a monitor purchased with PC. none Included in price 2-year HP House Call Extended Service Plan more info Save $20 with instant rebate Lock in up to two years of award-winning coverage with House Call +$109.99 (after rebate) 3-year HP House Call Extended Service Plan more info Save $10 with instant rebate Lock in up to three years of award-winning coverage, with House Call +$189.99 (after rebate) 3-year HP Total One Extended Service Plan with House Call for HP Pavilion PCs more info Cover your HP Pavilion PC and up to three peripherals with three years of in-home service +$239.99 4-year HP Total Care Extended Service Plan with House Call for HP Pavilion and Compaq Presario Desktop PCs more info Save $40 with instant rebate Lock in up to four years of award-winning coverage with Express Repair +$219.99 (after rebate) |
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