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RMSistight

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor

AMD Athlon? 64 X2 3800+ dual-core processor with Enhanced Virus Protection
Processor Speed

2.0GHz
Cache

L2 Cache = 512KB+512KB
Bus Speed

2000MHz System Bus
Memory

1.0GB PC3200 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x512MB for ultimate performance) (expandable to 4GB)
Hard Drive

250GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive
Optical Drive(s)

LightScribe Double Layer 16X DVD±R/RW drive with CD writer capabilities: 16x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, DVD-R, 4x DVD±RW, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CDRW, 40x CD-ROM
DVD-ROM drive 16x max. speed
Video Graphics

Integrated ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Graphics with 256MB shared video memory
Network Interface

Integrated 10/100Base-T network interface
Sound

Integrated audio, 6 speaker configurable
Fax/Modem

56k modem
Memory Slots

4 DIMM (240-pin DDR) (two available)
Expansion Slots

3 PCI (two available)
1 PCI-E (available)
Expansion Bays

2 external 5.25"(occupied)
2 external 3.5" (one available)
1 internal 3.5" (occupied)
Total External Ports

Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader - supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Micro Drive, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro
7 USB 2.0 port(s) (3 FRONT, 4 back)
2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 FRONT, 1 back)
1 parallel, 1 serial and 2 PS/2 (back)
Microphone/headphone/line-in (Front)
Included Mouse and Keyboard

HP multimedia keyboard
HP scroller mouse
Dimensions

Unpackaged (PC Only): 15"(H) x 7.17" (W) x 17"(D) (approx.)
Packaged: 23.5"(H) x 19.75"(W) x 10"(D)(approx.)
Weight

Unpackaged (PC only): 24lbs (approx.)
Packaged: 33 lbs (approx)
SOFTWARE:

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Photo and Video

HP Image Zone Plus: A great way to organize, edit, share and protect photos with ease
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus - featuring LightScribe Technology: Edit, burn and archive dat to DVDs and CDs
InterVideo WinDVD 5 player: Play DVD movies
muvee auto Producer: Quickly create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD
Entertainment

Apple iTunes for Windows with LightScribe Driect Disc labeling support (using Sonic Express Labeler): Digital music jukebox for importing music, organizing your collection and more
Productivity

Microsoft® Works 8: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar
MSN Encarta 2005: Access a complete online encyclopedia, maps center, dictionary and thesaurus (1 year trial subscription included)
Microsoft® Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003: 60-day trial version
Adobe® Reader 6.0: Read and print PDF files
PC Security

Norton Internet Security 2005: Protect your PC (includes 60 days of complimentary live updates)
InterMute SpySubtract Pro: Protect your PC from unwanted spyware. 60-day trial version (English only)
Finance

Microsoft® Money Standard 2005: Manage your personal finances and investments (English only)
Quicken 2005 New User Edition: Track your home finances and investments (English only)
Online Services

Easy sign-up to major dial-up and broadband Internet Service Providers:
AOL dial-up (trial service included)
AOL for Broadband (trial service included)
AOL for Small Business (trial service included)
AOL Latino (trial service included)
Netscape Internet Service (offer included)
MSN dial-up (offer included)
MSN Premium (offer included)
EarthLink dial-up (offer included)
EarthLink High Speed (offer included)
SBC Yahoo! DSL (offer included)
Service and Support
Enjoy HP's 1 year limited hardware warranty and 90 day software support, offering 24x7 technical assistance available online or toll-free by phone

Service Options:

Hardware: One year parts and labor from date of purchase
Software: 90 day technical toll-free phone assistance
Service Delivery: Customer Replaceable Parts; Return to hp for repair; Authorized Service Provider.
For information, visit www.hp.com/support
Support Options:

Desktop icon provides one click access to built-in desktop Help and Support Center
Easy, online access to questions, answers and troubleshooting information via www.hp.com/www.hp.com/support
Direct, knowledgeable assistance available 24/7 toll-free by phone.


ALL FOR $500

What do you guys think and why? I'm getting ready to check out soon.
 
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NikPreviousAcct

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Here's a thought: do it yourself.

Part out the system on paper, then look around the web pricing out each individual part as cheap as you can. A great place to start is http://www.pricewatch.com

If you can build a complete system that exactly matches or beats the system in the OP for the price of that system or cheaper, then buy the parts and build it yourself. Otherwise, it's a good deal.
 
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RMSistight

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Originally posted by: Nik
Here's a thought: do it yourself.

Part out the system on paper, then look around the web pricing out each individual part as cheap as you can. A great place to start is http://www.pricewatch.com

If you can build a complete system that exactly matches or beats the system in the OP for the price of that system or cheaper, then buy the parts and build it yourself. Otherwise, it's a good deal.
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Well, considering that the Athlon 64 3800+ X2 goes for about $330 for the processor alone, I'd say it's a kick ass deal. But I'm just thinking about the rest of the computer.
 
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NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: RMSistight
Originally posted by: Nik
Here's a thought: do it yourself.

Part out the system on paper, then look around the web pricing out each individual part as cheap as you can. A great place to start is http://www.pricewatch.com

If you can build a complete system that exactly matches or beats the system in the OP for the price of that system or cheaper, then buy the parts and build it yourself. Otherwise, it's a good deal.
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Well, considering that the Athlon 64 3800+ X2 goes for about $330 for the processor alone, I'd say it's a kick ass deal. But I'm just thinking about the rest of the computer.
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*slaps forehead*

Can you buy everything else in the computer for less than $170? No. What does that tell you?
 
AMCRambler

AMCRambler

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That sounds like a pretty hot deal to me. The AMD dual core 3800 goes for 240 bucks by itself. $500 for that whole rig? Jump on it! Where are you getting it so I can get one too!
 
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RMSistight

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Originally posted by: Bozono
Are you joking or bragging? $500 for an X2 system? Yeah, it's a good deal.
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No I'm legit. Going to go check it out later this afternoon to maybe buy it.
 
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RMSistight

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Originally posted by: AMCRambler
That sounds like a pretty hot deal to me. The AMD dual core 3800 goes for 240 bucks by itself. $500 for that whole rig? Jump on it! Where are you getting it so I can get one too!
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Dual core 3800+ for $240? WHERE? Pricewatch says $311 at least.
 
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NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: RMSistight
Originally posted by: AMCRambler
That sounds like a pretty hot deal to me. The AMD dual core 3800 goes for 240 bucks by itself. $500 for that whole rig? Jump on it! Where are you getting it so I can get one too!
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Dual core 3800+ for $240? WHERE? Pricewatch says $311 at least.
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It doesn't matter. You still can't buy the rest of that system for $360.
 
AMCRambler

AMCRambler

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Originally posted by: RMSistight
Originally posted by: AMCRambler
That sounds like a pretty hot deal to me. The AMD dual core 3800 goes for 240 bucks by itself. $500 for that whole rig? Jump on it! Where are you getting it so I can get one too!
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Dual core 3800+ for $240? WHERE? Pricewatch says $311 at least.
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Ehh now that I think about that, it was a post I read in hot deals. They were saying it was a pricing mistake but pcdirect.com had it listed for 239.99. I check their site now and they have it for 339.99 so looks like they were right. A bunch of people placed orders though. Cheapest I see for one now is $311 like you said. So yeah, if this computer is a dual core machine, definitely a hot deal here.
 
AMCRambler

AMCRambler

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So is this a retail box? Or did somebody build and decide they wanted to get rid of it in a hurry without dealing with shipping it?
 
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RMSistight

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Originally posted by: AMCRambler
So is this a retail box? Or did somebody build and decide they wanted to get rid of it in a hurry without dealing with shipping it?
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It's actually this machine.

=)...all for $500. Calling to make the appointment now.
 
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RMSistight

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I'm going to run CPU-Z, WCPUID, and do a physical inspection on the computer just to make sure everything is in order. Last time I checked AMD Athlon 64 Socket 939s don't use DDR2.
 
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Bozono

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It is a great deal but may not suit your needs for a HTPC as I'm not sure wether it has the graphical requirements for outputting HD content. Still, you could ebay the mobo for $40 and spend an extra $40 and drop a different one in there(and of course buy a VC).
 
AMCRambler

AMCRambler

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Looks like a pretty good deal. Throw a decent video card in it and you've got a nice gaming rig there.
 
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