Buying a new computer...HP m8100n?

[KookieMunzta]

I'm considering purchasing an HP m8100n. I've read the cnet reviews, but overall I would like opinions from other consumers on their experiences. Have you purchased a HP m8100n? Any hardware failures/problems? Any opinions and/or comments are appreciated!

 

[kof2000]

this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-M8100N-Desktop-Processor-Premium/dp/B000RNI6L0

 

[KookieMunzta]

yup, that's the one

 

[kof2000]

the ram is on the slow side but with 3gb it'll run vista fine. after rebates is under 700

 

[KookieMunzta]

thanks,itss not going to be a big gaming machine. just what comes pre-installed

 

[joeswm8]

i dk about an athlon 64... thats gonna die. i say build

 

[KookieMunzta]

i dk about an athlon 64... thats gonna die. i say build

Why is it goona die?

 

[salman]

Whats wrong with the athlon x2 5600+? In my opinion its not a bad processor.

 

[KookieMunzta]

Whats wrong with the athlon x2 5600+? In my opinion its not a bad processor.

I dunno, I've heard nothing but good things about it so far..?

 

[kof2000]

is not as fast as the core 2 duo but it ran a hell lot cooler considering it uses more wattage. my 6000+ never got pass 40c on load.

 

[KookieMunzta]

is not as fast as the core 2 duo but it ran a hell lot cooler considering it uses more wattage. my 6000+ never got pass 40c on load.

thank you

 

[ThatGuy16]

Mine overclocked, i idle at around 25-28*c and a average load temps is about 40*C unless its like for 5 mins then it will touch 44-45*c then go back cooler. The core 2 duo's that are faster are also more expensive...(ie: 6600-6850) just my opinion

Well i got a aftermarket cooler so, i guess that done count

 

[Froboy7391_99]

Should be fine for anything but gaming.

 

[NJNETSFAN]

I'd get the HP A6152N. It's a little more than the 8100, but its Quad core . Here's a link to the one at circuit city and it goes on sale tomorrow, I believe it will be less than $800 starting tomorrow. Just something to think about. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-P...85479/catOid/-12962/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do