sjvhslancer
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ya but im not so shure about a refurb. will it look and run like brand new?
Is this a good Computer
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pokemon87654
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Yeah, it will, referb for example is some used parts of the inside of an iPod, But it has a new case, so it looks and seems brand new.
cryption
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I would get HP over dell, dell is generic hardware when my HP has an asus mobo and all name brnad stuff. My rig (in sig) was under $1000 and it games as well as I need. Just take that system you're getting and get yourself a 7900gs. For gaming on a budget you can't go wrong. I'm happy with mine.
Irishwhistle
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If I were you I would get a Dell without a thought. They have great customer service to. Refurbished is just as good as new.
~Jordan
~Jordan
Irishwhistle
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Oh, By the way did you ever consider a notebook. OK, I now that you posted this under desktops, but I have found notebooks to be a lot nicer (after all you can take them wherever you want to). I sometimes use a Dell Inspiron E1505 and I like it a lot. It runs Windows Vista Home Premium or Home Basic. If it means anything to you here are the specs.
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB/4MB Cache)
512MB of shared11 DDR2 SDRAM standard (Upgradeable)
6-cell (53 WHr) "Smart" Lithium Ion battery
15.4" Widescreen Display
Available Resolutions:
WXGA (1280 x 800)
WSXGA (1280 x 800) with TrueLifeTM
WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) with TrueLifeTM
TrueLifeTM Technology provides rich, vibrant color with crisp, clear text; up to a 10% higher contrast ratio over the same display with an anti-glare coating.
128MB ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 HyperMemory12 or:
256MB ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1400 HyperMemory13 or:
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300
40, 60, 80, 100 or 120 GB5 hard drive
Combo Drive - 24x/10x/24x CD Burner and 8x DVD-ROM or:
8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)15
Optional: External USB floppy drive
Optional: 64MB16, 128MB or 256MB USB memory key
Integrated stereo sound
External media controls placed front & center for easy control of volume, playback, fast forward, and rewind of CDs and DVDs. Next Generation Dell Media Direct provides quick, easy, one-touch access to digital photos, music and video without booting into MS Windows.
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
Flash Memory Slot - Secure Digital (SD) and SD/IO compliant 5-in-1 Combo Card connector - reads MS, MS Pro, SD/SDIO, MMC, xD CD type I/II, & IBM Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector (same as line-out), microphone mini-connector
One ExpressCard slot 54mm 1.5 V and 3.3 V
Integrated v.92 56K capable17 modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card Wireless
Optional: Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g Mini Card Wireless
Also available:
Optional: Dell TrueMobileTM 350 (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) internal Bluetooth module
As far as memory goes I use 1 Gig and it runs well.
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB/4MB Cache)
512MB of shared11 DDR2 SDRAM standard (Upgradeable)
6-cell (53 WHr) "Smart" Lithium Ion battery
15.4" Widescreen Display
Available Resolutions:
WXGA (1280 x 800)
WSXGA (1280 x 800) with TrueLifeTM
WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) with TrueLifeTM
TrueLifeTM Technology provides rich, vibrant color with crisp, clear text; up to a 10% higher contrast ratio over the same display with an anti-glare coating.
128MB ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 HyperMemory12 or:
256MB ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1400 HyperMemory13 or:
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300
40, 60, 80, 100 or 120 GB5 hard drive
Combo Drive - 24x/10x/24x CD Burner and 8x DVD-ROM or:
8x DVD/CD Burner (DVD+/-RW)15
Optional: External USB floppy drive
Optional: 64MB16, 128MB or 256MB USB memory key
Integrated stereo sound
External media controls placed front & center for easy control of volume, playback, fast forward, and rewind of CDs and DVDs. Next Generation Dell Media Direct provides quick, easy, one-touch access to digital photos, music and video without booting into MS Windows.
IEEE 1394 (Firewire)
4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
Flash Memory Slot - Secure Digital (SD) and SD/IO compliant 5-in-1 Combo Card connector - reads MS, MS Pro, SD/SDIO, MMC, xD CD type I/II, & IBM Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter
Video: 15-pin monitor connector
S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers mini-connector (same as line-out), microphone mini-connector
One ExpressCard slot 54mm 1.5 V and 3.3 V
Integrated v.92 56K capable17 modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card Wireless
Optional: Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g Mini Card Wireless
Also available:
Optional: Dell TrueMobileTM 350 (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) internal Bluetooth module
As far as memory goes I use 1 Gig and it runs well.
Thats about $1000 over his budget. For $700 you can't get a gaming laptop.
sjvhslancer
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i dont know what to get a dell or the hp because some people are saying the dell is better and some people are saying that the hp is better.
Dell would probably be cheaper, but HP definately has better parts.
sjvhslancer
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i just found this computer i waswondering if it was ok
HP Pavilion Slimline s3000y customizable Desktop PC
GC386AV#ABA
– Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Basic
– Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 641 w/ HT Technology, 3.2GHz
– 160GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
– FREE UPGRADE! 1GB DDR2-533MHz SDRAM (2x512)
– LightScribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
– 15-in-1 memory card reader, USB, headphone port
– HP stereo speakers
– 802.11 b/g USB Wireless LAN card
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– Integrated Intel(R) 950
– Integrated 7.1 channel sound w/front audio ports
– HP keyboard and HP scroller mouse
– Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
– HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$600 after upgrading some of the parts
What also should i upgrade on it?
HP Pavilion Slimline s3000y customizable Desktop PC
GC386AV#ABA
– Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Basic
– Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 641 w/ HT Technology, 3.2GHz
– 160GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
– FREE UPGRADE! 1GB DDR2-533MHz SDRAM (2x512)
– LightScribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
– 15-in-1 memory card reader, USB, headphone port
– HP stereo speakers
– 802.11 b/g USB Wireless LAN card
– No TV Tuner w/remote control
– Integrated Intel(R) 950
– Integrated 7.1 channel sound w/front audio ports
– HP keyboard and HP scroller mouse
– Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
– HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$600 after upgrading some of the parts
What also should i upgrade on it?
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pokemon87654
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I don't know what the options are/ how much they are, but I would upgrade the Processor to a Intel core 2 duo and more importantly the video card, (you don't want it to be intragated, what were the other options?)
lovely?
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a good thing i noticed is that it comes with pci-e slot already. this computer seems to be very upgradeable
Pretty much every computer made today has a PCi-e slot, I've actually never seen a new one today without a PCi-e slot.
INTELCRAZY
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WRONG!! Dell tries to keep away from it. A Dimension 2400 and 3000 only have 3 PCI-conventional. I noticed the same on some HP PCs, Emachines is the same way.
Never owned a dell, shoulda mentioned that, but both Emachines I've had and two Gateways I had all had PCi-E slots.
INTELCRAZY
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I went built mine, I suggest that, that way everyone is at blame for their own PC's problems
sjvhslancer
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Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 641 w/ HT Technology, 3.2GHz
is it any good?
is it any good?
It's an older processor, but its not that bad. You can fit a Core 2 duo e4300 into your budget. Idk how they match up, but I'd bet the Core 2 Duo would be close or better than the P4 641.
Irishwhistle
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It isn't a gaming laptop, but I've tried it with several games and they worked fine. $1000?
~Jordan