(also wondering why hp is more expensive)
Hp: $449.99
• Pentium® 4 processor 524 with Hyper Threading Technology
• 160GB SATA hard drive
• 512MB of DDR2 SDRAM
• Double-layer DVD+/-R/RW 8.5GB
• LightScribe-enabled
- 3.06GHz
- Integrated Intel graphics
- Unknown mb of shared video
- high-definition audio with Dolby® Pro Logic II and support for up to eight speakers.
Compaq: $429.99
• Intel® Pentium® 4 HT 524
• 200GB 7200RPM hard drive
• 512MB of DDR SDRAM
• Double-layer DVD±R/RWGB
• LightScribe-enabled
• 9-in-1 memory card reader
- 3.06GHz
- ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 graphics
- 256MB of shared video
- high-definition audio support for up to eight speakers
2006-07-20 15:03:06 · 11 answers · asked by bluevoltagex@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yikes, thats like comparing a crappy car with a crappy car. I dislike both Compaq and HP, but I guess if I had to choose, I would pick the Compaq for their technical support and I prefer their Graphics card.
I would spend the extra $20 and upgrade more RAM.
2006-07-20 15:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Much of a computer's expense is in the marketing and support. Components are a minor part of the final expense of any assembled computer. The more integrated a computer, the less expensive it will be to buy, but more expensive to repair. A highly modular unit will be more expensive, but repair is a piece of cake. But at these prices, you decide based on budget and what you want the box to do. There is not one right answer. If you want a high end game machine or a specialty machine, a local shop could custom build one for you. I've always gone with custom builts. They may be a few bucks more up front, but down the road, upgrading is less expensive.
What ever works best for you!
2006-07-20 15:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with Compaq because you get a bigger hard drive 40 GB more and it's 20 dollars cheaper. My computer at home is a Hp and at work I have a Dell, I don't see much of a difference. I don't think Compaq is a bad brand name and it's part of Hp. Sounds like a good deal, good luck.
2006-07-20 15:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by Carlitos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know ppl have problems with compaq. But HP and Compaq are the same company if my memory serves me right they merged a while back. Either ways as a HP owner I would say buy the Compaq and save some money and get better features.
2006-07-20 15:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by le_a_perdu_ame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For gaming they're both fairly fairly on the low scale, however the Intel rig really has the better hand. The HD2000 is a hair more effective then the HD4200, yet for a gaming rig both honestly a mode of gained't play maximum cutting-part video games at any good determination without large lag .
2016-11-24 23:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of these 2...I'd go with the HP. The SATA drive is the biggest plus.
2006-07-20 15:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like the Compaq is better. But hey, they're from the same company so I don't think it matters that much.
2006-07-20 15:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the second one the graphics are better and such I'm using an hp till we get r presario back tomorrow
2006-07-20 15:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
COMPAQ and HP are from the same company
2006-07-20 15:22:10 · answer #9 · answered by nuwanusa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer Dell
2006-07-20 15:06:00 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋