What do you think of this computer?

fej180 · 09-01-2007, 11:10 PM

What do you guys think of this computer? Price vs. Performance? I demoed the next lowest model at the store and it ran very well. Is it worth the money though?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pa...oductDetail.do

Thanks
Jeff

911aaron · 09-01-2007, 11:16 PM

What do you plan to do with your computer?

fej180 · 09-02-2007, 12:01 AM

Music recording, video editing, ocassional gaming, website designing, and the basic uses...internet, word, etc.

Nevakonaza · 09-02-2007, 12:05 AM

looks good,Hp systems are very good.

It has Quad core,3Gigs of ram,Nice size hdd.

it should be great,but it doesnt have a graphics card by the looks of it so When you say occasional gaming it wont do very good on intergrated graphics.

fej180 · 09-02-2007, 12:10 AM

This is what it says for video and audio...it also has a TV tuner. I know the computer is great, Im just wondering if it is worth $1450. thanks

High-end graphics and audio: The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400 GS graphics card and 1023MB of video memory—256MB dedicated—will ready you for demanding 3D gaming and video. This powerful graphics card also features TV-out, DVI and HDMI connections. High-definition audio support for eight speakers lets you add an excellent surround sound system.

911aaron · 09-02-2007, 12:18 AM

I agree with Nevakonaza. A 8400 GS will not be that great depending on how intensive your video editing and gaming is. You might have to buy a graphics card if it doesn't satisfy your needs. I think you should build your own. You can build the same set-up with better brands/parts and save a little cash. I bought a HP computer, not as great as yours, but they put bad brand name parts into my system. Because of that, I'm never gonna buy pre-built computers anymore. You should consider building your own too. Prices vs performance wise, Price is a little higher than it should be but is not that bad of a deal In My Opinion.

fej180 · 09-02-2007, 12:22 AM

Thanks, the computer I have now, I built myself and I like it but its getting a little old so I am beginning to think its time for a new one. Well, I will probably build a new one then, thanks for your help!

Jeff

Nevakonaza · 09-02-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fej180

Thanks, the computer I have now, I built myself and I like it but its getting a little old so I am beginning to think its time for a new one. Well, I will probably build a new one then, thanks for your help!

Jeff

yeah definatly build yourself,You will save money and can get better parts.

Hp are good systems imo.But self building would be alot better

fej180 · 09-02-2007, 12:33 AM

cool, I appreciate the help. I will probably need your guy's help when it comes down to building my next one, although I really like the look of the case on that HP...any idea where I might be able to get one, or something similar?

Jeff

oscaryu1 · 09-02-2007, 12:35 AM

Great computer, not so good GFX. I suggest upgrading.. or building one yourself.

09-01-2007, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
fej180 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 134	What do you think of this computer? What do you guys think of this computer? Price vs. Performance? I demoed the next lowest model at the store and it ran very well. Is it worth the money though? http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pa...oductDetail.do Thanks Jeff

09-01-2007, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
911aaron Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your computer as a virus Posts: 195	What do you plan to do with your computer? __________________ * Processor: Intel core 2 Quad Q6600 * Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L * RAM: G. Skill 2GB F2-6400CL5d-2GBNQ * Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s * VGA: EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 * PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500-Watt * OS: Windows XP Home Edition 32-bit * Monitor: Samsung 906BW LCD 2 ms response time 2000:1 Contrast CPU cooler: Arctic Cooler 7 Last edited by 911aaron; 09-01-2007 at 11:20 PM.*

09-02-2007, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nevakonaza Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Inside my 500Se Benz Age: 19 Posts: 7,784	looks good,Hp systems are very good. It has Quad core,3Gigs of ram,Nice size hdd. it should be great,but it doesnt have a graphics card by the looks of it so When you say occasional gaming it wont do very good on intergrated graphics. __________________ Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8Ghz - Asus Silent Knight II MSI P35 Neo-F (45nm Ready) 3Gb GeIL DDR2 @ 800 Mhz (Dual channel) Asus Extreme 8800GT G92 512Mb with Glaciator cooler Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 7.1 WDC 400GB Sata II + 120Gb Slave = 520Gb total Sony 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM SATA Windows Vista Ultimate X64\|Kaspersky IS 2009 Belinea o.display 22'' Widescreen (1680x1050)

09-02-2007, 12:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
911aaron Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Inside your computer as a virus Posts: 195	I agree with Nevakonaza. A 8400 GS will not be that great depending on how intensive your video editing and gaming is. You might have to buy a graphics card if it doesn't satisfy your needs. I think you should build your own. You can build the same set-up with better brands/parts and save a little cash. I bought a HP computer, not as great as yours, but they put bad brand name parts into my system. Because of that, I'm never gonna buy pre-built computers anymore. You should consider building your own too. Prices vs performance wise, Price is a little higher than it should be but is not that bad of a deal In My Opinion. __________________ * Processor: Intel core 2 Quad Q6600 * Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L * RAM: G. Skill 2GB F2-6400CL5d-2GBNQ * Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s * VGA: EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 * PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500-Watt * OS: Windows XP Home Edition 32-bit * Monitor: Samsung 906BW LCD 2 ms response time 2000:1 Contrast *CPU cooler: Arctic Cooler 7

09-02-2007, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,038	Great computer, not so good GFX. I suggest upgrading.. or building one yourself. __________________ 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

09-02-2007, 12:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
fej180 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 134	Music recording, video editing, ocassional gaming, website designing, and the basic uses...internet, word, etc.

09-02-2007, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
fej180 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 134	This is what it says for video and audio...it also has a TV tuner. I know the computer is great, Im just wondering if it is worth $1450. thanks High-end graphics and audio: The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8400 GS graphics card and 1023MB of video memory—256MB dedicated—will ready you for demanding 3D gaming and video. This powerful graphics card also features TV-out, DVI and HDMI connections. High-definition audio support for eight speakers lets you add an excellent surround sound system.

09-02-2007, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
fej180 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 134	Thanks, the computer I have now, I built myself and I like it but its getting a little old so I am beginning to think its time for a new one. Well, I will probably build a new one then, thanks for your help! Jeff

09-02-2007, 12:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
fej180 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 134	cool, I appreciate the help. I will probably need your guy's help when it comes down to building my next one, although I really like the look of the case on that HP...any idea where I might be able to get one, or something similar? Jeff

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