I bought a new PC

lonewriter

lonewriter

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and it was shipped today, I can't wait. Here are the specs and thanks for the advice.

Processor and Memory:
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5600+ for true multi-tasking
2.80GHz processor speed
1MB + 1MB L2 Cache
NVIDIA nForce 430 Chipset
2000MT/s System Bus
4096MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x1GB) (expandable to 8GB)
4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied) Memory Slots
Hard Drive and Multimedia Drives:

640GB (2x320GB) 7200RPM SATA hard drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM
Audio, Video and Graphics:

High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics with TurboCache with 128MB dedicated graphics memory; up to 1599MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista®
Connectivity:

Integrated 10/100BaseT network interface
56k modem
Ports/Slots:

2 external 5.25" bays (one available)
1 external 3.5" bay (occupied)
2 internal 3.5" bay (one available)
2 PCI (one available)
1 PCI Express x1 (available)
1 PCI Express x16 (available)
Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 back)
2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) ports (1 front, 1 back)
Headphone; Microphone (front)
2 PS/2; Digital Audio Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker out; Center (subwoofer); VGA-out (back)
Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Remote Control:

HP wireless keyboard with extended range (up to 30 feet)
HP wireless optical mouse
HP W2207 22" Widescreen LCD flat panel monitor with BrightView technology with adjustable tilt and integrated speakers
Dimensions and Weight:

Dimensions: 16.28"L x 6.89"W x 15.24"H/D approx.
Weight: 22 lbs approx.
Additional Software and Information:

HP Photosmart Essential
Muvee autoProducer Basic
Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe
Microsoft® Works 9
Adobe® Reader 8.0
Norton Internet Security 2007: Protect your PC out of the box (60 days of complimentary live updates)
Operating System:

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition


I paid $947 for it and I think it's going to be perfect for me. Between the 640 gig hard drive and my 500 gig external hard drive, I'll have plenty of storage. I will be adding more RAM though.
 
pretty decent rig. shame that it doesn't have dedicated graphics card. but it's good if you won't be gaming.
 
if your a gamer you'll want a new videocard and PSU to go with it. But depending on what your doing it should be just fine.

4GB of ram, you need more?
 
Decent rig but, the graphics are crap! I have the same rig except mine came with a 17" monitor and I only paid $550.
 
1.5GB of VRAM on a 6150? HAHA!!

Overall it's decent, but if you want to game you need a dedicated video card.
 
I'll look into that, thanks. As for graphics, I'm not a gamer but I do 3d renders with Lightwave so I may upgrade it.
 
If you already have 4 1GB sticks of memory in it, you can't upgrade to 8GB unless you don't use some or all of those 1GB sticks. (only 4 memory slots) As for the memory being too slow, disregard any comments from the benchmarkers here. That memory will suit your needs just fine.

If you're looking for an affordable graphics card for rendering, you might want to check out the Geforce 8600GT, around $80, or the Geforce 9600GT for about $150. The 8600GT would probably more than work for your needs though.
 
Yeah by time you've added a graphics card it'll be well over $1000.
Gonna say it time and time again, but you shoulda built it! Especially being in the states with your super-cheap prices!
Nevertheless, it's still a decent rig. Hope you enjoy it.
 
Its nice, but you should have done a DIY and purchased the parts from newegg.com, you would probably have gotten either a better comp for same price, or same copm for less $$$. just as a note.
 
at the moment you dont need to upgrade to 8gb for is massive, a large Watt PSU and a Graphics card will be needed if your gaming but as a browing and office multitasking PC, to be honest it makes me jealous!! well done enjoy your new rig
 
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