I was planning to build an HTPC when I ran across this CPU at microcenter. Unfortunately the deal ends today, but it seems like a decent deal. Just thought I would throw it out there for anyone interested. I am still undecided if I should get this or build my own.
Info:
Web Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard
Model Number
HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n Intel Viiv Technology
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2)
Motherboard Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset
Processor
Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300
Processor Speed
1.86GHz
Level 2 Cache
2MB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed
1066MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
2.0GB PC-4200 Dual Channel DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 8.0GB)
Memory Configuration
(2) 1GB DIMM Memory Modules
Memory Slots Available
(2) Available 240-pin DIMM Slots
Hard Drive
250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive
LightScribe 8x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-R; 40x32x40 CD-RW
Monitor Type
Monitor Not Included
Video Card
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset
Video Memory Installed
Up to 256MB of Shared Memory
Sound Card
8-Channel High Definintion Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode
7.1 Channel Stereo Surround Sound
Modem / Communications Device
56K Modem
Network Features
10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Ports and Connectors
(1) PS/2 Keyboard, (1) PS/2 Mouse, (7) USB 2.0 Ports (3 Front, 4 Rear), (2) IEEE-1394 FireWire Ports (1 Front, 2 Rear), (1) VGA 15-pin Port, (1) RJ-45 Network Port, (1) RJ-11 Modem Port, (2ea) Microphone/Audio Line-in/Audio line-out (1ea Front 1ea Rear), (1ea) Rear speaker-out/Side speaker-out/Center (subwoofer), Digital Audio (In & Out)
Memory Card Reader
9-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Expansion Bays
2 (1 free) External 5.25" Bays; 1 (1 free) External 3.5" Bay; 1 (0 free) Internal 3.5" Bays; 1 (1 free) HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) PCI Express x16 Graphic Interface Slot; 3 (2 free) 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI Slots
Input Device
HP Multimedia Keyboard, HP Scroller Mouse
Included Software
HP Photosmart Premier; Sonic DigitalMedia Plus - featuring LightScribe Technology: muvee autoProducer; DVD Play; Sonic MyDVD Plus; RealPlayer; Microsoft® Works 8; Microsoft® Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003: 60-day trial version; MSN® Encarta Standard Online; Adobe® Reader 7.0; Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days of complimentary live updates); Quicken New User Edition 2006; Microsoft® Money 2006
Dimensions (WxDxH)
7.17" x 17" x 15"
Weight
24 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
Rebate Details
Vendor: Hewlett Packard
Description: HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n; Intel Viiv Technology with an Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz); 2GB DDR2-533 RAM; 250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive; 16x Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Drive; 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset; 56K Modem; 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2); Monitor Not Included
Rebate Amount: $50.00 (PDF)
Start: 10/01/2006
End: 01/13/2007
Vendor: Hewlett Packard
Description: HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n; Intel Viiv Technology with an Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz); 2GB DDR2-533 RAM; 250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive; 16x Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Drive; 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset; 56K Modem; 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2); Monitor Not Included
Rebate Amount: $120.00 (PDF)
Start: 11/19/2006
End: 12/03/2006
Also I believe this applies for the free upgrade to vista, but I have not 100% sure yet.
Info:
Web Manufacturer
Hewlett Packard
Model Number
HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n Intel Viiv Technology
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2)
Motherboard Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset
Processor
Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300
Processor Speed
1.86GHz
Level 2 Cache
2MB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed
1066MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
2.0GB PC-4200 Dual Channel DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 8.0GB)
Memory Configuration
(2) 1GB DIMM Memory Modules
Memory Slots Available
(2) Available 240-pin DIMM Slots
Hard Drive
250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive
LightScribe 8x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-R; 40x32x40 CD-RW
Monitor Type
Monitor Not Included
Video Card
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset
Video Memory Installed
Up to 256MB of Shared Memory
Sound Card
8-Channel High Definintion Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode
7.1 Channel Stereo Surround Sound
Modem / Communications Device
56K Modem
Network Features
10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Ports and Connectors
(1) PS/2 Keyboard, (1) PS/2 Mouse, (7) USB 2.0 Ports (3 Front, 4 Rear), (2) IEEE-1394 FireWire Ports (1 Front, 2 Rear), (1) VGA 15-pin Port, (1) RJ-45 Network Port, (1) RJ-11 Modem Port, (2ea) Microphone/Audio Line-in/Audio line-out (1ea Front 1ea Rear), (1ea) Rear speaker-out/Side speaker-out/Center (subwoofer), Digital Audio (In & Out)
Memory Card Reader
9-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Expansion Bays
2 (1 free) External 5.25" Bays; 1 (1 free) External 3.5" Bay; 1 (0 free) Internal 3.5" Bays; 1 (1 free) HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) PCI Express x16 Graphic Interface Slot; 3 (2 free) 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI Slots
Input Device
HP Multimedia Keyboard, HP Scroller Mouse
Included Software
HP Photosmart Premier; Sonic DigitalMedia Plus - featuring LightScribe Technology: muvee autoProducer; DVD Play; Sonic MyDVD Plus; RealPlayer; Microsoft® Works 8; Microsoft® Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003: 60-day trial version; MSN® Encarta Standard Online; Adobe® Reader 7.0; Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 days of complimentary live updates); Quicken New User Edition 2006; Microsoft® Money 2006
Dimensions (WxDxH)
7.17" x 17" x 15"
Weight
24 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
Rebate Details
Vendor: Hewlett Packard
Description: HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n; Intel Viiv Technology with an Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz); 2GB DDR2-533 RAM; 250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive; 16x Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Drive; 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset; 56K Modem; 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2); Monitor Not Included
Rebate Amount: $50.00 (PDF)
Start: 10/01/2006
End: 01/13/2007
Vendor: Hewlett Packard
Description: HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n; Intel Viiv Technology with an Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz); 2GB DDR2-533 RAM; 250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive; 16x Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Drive; 9-in-1 Memory Card Reader; Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 Video Chipset; 56K Modem; 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter; Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2); Monitor Not Included
Rebate Amount: $120.00 (PDF)
Start: 11/19/2006
End: 12/03/2006
Also I believe this applies for the free upgrade to vista, but I have not 100% sure yet.
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