Is this a good Computer

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sjvhslancer

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I was wondering if this is a good computer because i am thinking about buyin it, im not much a computer genious.

This Media Center PC includes essential features for enhancing your productivity. A 19" HP widescreen monitor, genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, DVD burner and spacious hard disk drive are just some of the highlights:

Key Features & Benefits:
HP w19e 19" widescreen LCD monitor
Flat panel display includes built-in stereo speakers and adjustable base
2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 processor 3500+
Offers power for multi-tasking plus enhanced virus protection
1 GB of DDR2 memory

High performance along with the option of expanding up to 4 GB
200 GB hard disk drive
Provides plenty of storage space for your files, photos, music and videos
SuperMulti DVD/CD burner with double-layer capability
You can play and burn CDs and DVDs in the most popular formats at speeds up to 16x (DVD-R)
9-in-1 digital media reader
Reads all major memory card formats and Memory Sticks for convenient uploads
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system
Designed to enhance every important aspect of your computer experience


512 KB L2 cache
2000 MHz system bus
Optical drive speeds: 16x DVD-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-R, 32x CD-RW, 40x CD-ROM
9-in-1 memory card reader supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo
10/100BaseT network interface
High-definition audio configurable for eight speakers
56k modem
Scrolling mouse
Two PCI expansion slots
Seven USB 2.0 ports
FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
VGA output
Microphone input
Line input and output
Software: Windows Vista Home Premium, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days of complimentary live updates), Microsoft Works 8, Adobe Reader 7.0, HP Total Care Advisor and Roxio Creator


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Specifications



Processor Brand: AMD
Hard Drive Size: 200 GB
System RAM: 1 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Type: Personal computer
Recommended Use: Home use
Product Form Factor: Tower
Monitor Type: HP w19e - flat panel display - TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size: 19"
Processor - Type: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ / 2.2 GHz
Operating System / Software Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Operating System / Software: Microsoft Works 8.0, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription)
RAM Size: 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM
Hard Drive: 1 x 200 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Cache Memory - Type: L2 cache
Cache Memory Size: 512 KB
Optical Storage - Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE
Read Speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed: 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL)
Supported Flash Memory Cards: CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Graphics Controller - Type: Integrated
Graphics Controller Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Expansion Bays Total (Free): 2 ( 1 ) x 5.25" x 1/2H ¦ 3 ( 1 ) x 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x processor - Socket 939 ¦ 3 ( 3 ) x PCI ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
Modem: Fax / modem
Speaker(s): 2 x right / left channel
Graphics Controller Size: 128 MB

Total Available Graphics Memory: 319 MB

$698.00
 
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pokemon87654

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It didn't look that bad, until I saw the Graphics Card stuff. What do you plan to be doing with it? What company makes it aswell?
 
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oscaryu1

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yeah i agree with pokemon... its not the best but no bad, but the graphics made me look back, what do you plan to do with it ? business? gaming?
 
PohTayToez

PohTayToez

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pokemon87654 said:
What company makes it aswell?
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It's an HP monitor, so I assume the computer is an HP, if so, it's not a bad computer by any means.

Just adding it up in my head, I would say building a similar machine would be about $500, so if you are ok with paying $200 to have some one build it and provide customer support, then go for it. It should be a solid machine, but it's not top of the line, and it would not be a good gaming machine.
 
chupacabra

chupacabra

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PohTayToez said:
It's an HP monitor, so I assume the computer is an HP, if so, it's not a bad computer by any means.

Just adding it up in my head, I would say building a similar machine would be about $500, so if you are ok with paying $200 to have some one build it and provide customer support, then go for it. It should be a solid machine, but it's not top of the line, and it would not be a good gaming machine.
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You could build the cpu with that but there won't be any monitor/os on it.


@sjvhslancer:

If you're planning on adding a better video card, think about getting a new psu cuz the 250-300 watts one that hp uses won't be able to handle most mid-high-end range video cards
 
PohTayToez

PohTayToez

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chupacabra said:
You could build the cpu with that but there won't be any monitor/os on it.


@sjvhslancer:

If you're planning on adding a better video card, think about getting a new psu cuz the 250-300 watts one that hp uses won't be able to handle most mid-high-end range video cards
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I included that (Well, maybe not OS... you can pick up a copy of XP for $50 if you hunt for it...):

Monitor: $200
CPU & Mobo: $100
Hard Drive & RAM: $100
Case & PSU (Keyboard, mouse, etc): $100

You could probably knock about $20 off of the Case/PSU, and about $50 off the monitor if you hunt around, which would leave enough for a copy of XP... (Or Vista for just a little more)

I'm usually pretty confident in my estimations.
 
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sjvhslancer

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Computer

im not really that good at computers, so what computer should I get that would be pretty fast and good for gaming for a decent price because im not rich :) Thank you
 
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gymbo

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Not that great of a deal IMHO. I think if you search around on the web a little a while, you'll find something better.
 
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ThatGuy16

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whats your budget? $700? you could also go around to retail stores and somtimes you can find a open item with about $100 knocked off the price...thats how i got my current HP everything is like new
 
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sjvhslancer

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Dell Dimension 9200 Desktop with 19" Flat Panel $699
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 1.80GHz, 20" Digital LCD Monitor, 256MB nVidia Geforce 7300LE TurboCache, 1GB SDRAM, 160GB HD, 16X DVD ROM Drive, and more!

Dell Dimension E520 Desktop with No Monitor and Vista Premium
$469 w/ Free Shipping
Dell Home has a Dell Dimension E520 Desktop for $469 after $150 instant savings w/ free shipping
Dell Dimension E520 Desktop specs:
Pentium D Processor 915 with Dual Core Technology (2.8GHz, 800FSB), Vista Premium, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000, 1GB SDRAM, 160GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive w/DataBurst Cache, 48X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive, 1 Yr Ltd Warranty, 1 Yr At-Home Service

Dell Dimension 9200 Desktop with 20″ Digital Flat Panel
$699 w/ Free Shipping

Dell Small Business has a Dell Dimension 9200 Desktop for $699 after $300 instant savings w/ free shipping

Dimension 9200 Desktop specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E4300 (2MB L2 Cache,1.8GHz,800FSB), 20″ Digital Flat Panel, 256MB nVidia Geforce 7300LE TurboCache, Vista Basic, 1GB SDRAM, 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM), 16X DVD-ROM Drive, 1 Year On-site Economy Plan

Which one is better? and is it better than the one i asked about when i first started this thread?

Also if I was to buy a computer tower case in example a NZXT Apollo would geek squad or some computer place be able to change your case for you?

Thank you
 
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PohTayToez

PohTayToez

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The bottom one is the same as the first only with a bigger monitor, and it's easily the fastest, but Dell doesn't use as good of parts as HP and most people don't like their customer service... it's up to you....
 
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NJNETSFAN

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Just checked out dell for you, and you can get a Dimension E521 with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000,250gig HDD, 1 gig of ram, Nvidia 6150LE, and 19 inch lcd(not sure if its widescreen) for $729. Remember these prices are without tax.
 
chupacabra

chupacabra

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NJNETSFAN said:
Just checked out dell for you, and you can get a Dimension E521 with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000,250gig HDD, 1 gig of ram, Nvidia 6150LE, and 19 inch lcd(not sure if its widescreen) for $729. Remember these prices are without tax.
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Why buy something that cost 30$ and is just the same? not worth IMHO i rather would buy the hp and then when you have money upgrade the psu and put a good video card
 
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sjvhslancer

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i dont know computers that much i just wanna find a good fast computer, should i get the hp from walmart and upgrade when i get more money?
 
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