Im buying a new PC and I think i've found a really good deal, wondering why its so cheap for a duo core??????

Question

ok, so I'm thinking about buying a new pc and i think I found an awesome deal I know some about computers b/c I work at an electronic store and my manager is crazy about the new duo core processors, he keeps telling me how fast they are, I am looking for a powerful pc that can be upgraded and wont be out of date for a while, also I need it to be really powerful b/c im a student taking graphic design and we use alot of adobe products, photoshop etc. and I want to play games on it but i'm also on a budget would like to keep it around $700 the computer im looking at is at
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=APS285-U-P8201-DT&cat=SYS
I was wondering if someone that knows about computers can look at that and tell me if its a good deal and if it's what im looking for also any other comments or suggestions would be appreciated thanks

Also I would like to be able to upgrade to windows vista when it comes out, please let me know if compatible

I just found another one I thought would be good it's website is https://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=4646

Answer 1

hp computers
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Dual Core Processor Memory
from $649.99
have now pay nothing for 12 months you must tell them you want to do that or pay in cash upto you but
hp-computers are no1 :
HP computers no1 they have the verry best recover system of all
look at the way there recovery cd is set up

click on start /all programs
in the list go to pc help & tool
then click on
hp-pc- recovery tools-cd
noW click on
creat the recovery tools cd
use a cd(r) disk ...to creater the pc tools cd
then click next
and wait for it to creat a
system tool recovery cd
do not stop it at all
when the system tools
cd is created your have
a system recovery tools
cd- this cd will reinstall
all the software that came with the pc and
now coz we have reset the software it will
restall the software that is on the pc and
reinstall windows xp home and set it back up
windows xp home will be reinstalled and set back up

hp-pc-tools cd
this just reinstall's the software that was on the
the hard drive at the time you buy the pc it will also
install windows xp with out asking for the windows xp cd

hp-pc-dvd revovery creater cd
use a dvd(r) disk
to create the revovery creater cd
you will have 2 options
options 1: to just install the windows xp & the software that was on
the hard drive from day 1 without for mating the hard drive
options2: will format the hard drive
and reinstall windows xp with out asking for the windows xp cd
& install the software that was on the pc from day1

hp-cd's & windows & product key cd
your windows product key
can be fond on the side of the pc or on the top
or at the back of the pc
now its best to write that windows product key
and keep it in a safe place
or so put that windows product key in to a notepad
and copy the notepad
to a back up cd put the
product key cd. in a safe place with windows xp & the hp-pc-recovery cds
all in a safe place
now you can make back up copy's of the recovery cd's you have made
with the hp.cd creater cd's you use sonci my dvd to make copy's of them cd's
with hp-pc-recovery cd you can use windows burner or sonic my dvd
to make a back up copy of that cd
then make then as the cds for what they are but make as back copy cd's
then your not get any of them mixed up then put them all in a safe place/with
windows xp cd so no one can damage them


http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/compare_category.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops/hp_pavilion&catLevel=1

Answer 2

Well it's a pretty good PC although Acer isn't exactly a popular brand. I know their monitors are pretty good quality. There is one problem though. The graphics card in it is very weak. For some people that wouldn't matter but you specifically said you will use it for graphic design.

My recommendation is that you look for a computer with a graphics card made by either ATI, or NVidia (GeForce). Intel and SIS graphics are bottom of the barrel. Also if you are looking for Dual core you should get either an Intel Core Duo or an AMD Athlon X2. The Pentium Ds aren't that great and have problems with overheating.

Wow, is cuite an HP rep or something? *shrugs* HP is a good brand so you could try going to there site and customizing a PC with exactly the parts you want.

Duo core and Dual core are the same thing, two cores. I don't know what that guy is talking about.

As for Vista, that computer will be able to run Vista, but not well. The graphics card installed will struggle since Vista is very graphics intensive.

Answer 3

It is a decent deal for what you are getting, but I think you need to read closer because it is not what think it is. Since you mainly use your computer for graphic design purposes, I think getting a Mac would be better, as I hear that Mac's are better for graphic design applications and such than Windows. The second computer you listed is a lot better than the first, but it is a refurbished computer, meaning that some, if not all, of the parts have been used. Just make sure that there is a warranty of some sort if do decide to purchase the second one. One thing to know is that you may want to upgrade or buy a new graphics card if you're going to be playing games, also it wouldn't hurt for your graphic design needs, the only problem is your budget. I think that there are better deals out there, just need to do some more searching.

Answer 4

Depending upon where you live, you may find a better deal by having a PC store build one for you. AMD duals are rated better at this time...faster. I think you will need 2 gigs memory to do what you want, and probably want a 250G HD. Since you are not a gamer, the on-board video is good enough. Here, I can get all above with dual DVD-rom and DVD-16X for about 700.00 using a high end mother board...you have to be careful about the mother board..you want a very fast buss to make all the graphics work without a lot of wait and hangup. Also, make sure you have enough USB 2. ports to handle whatever devices you are going to use..otherwise, you will have daisy chain adapters hanging all over the place. I always get 8...2 in front and at least 6 in back..I never know what I will be doing tomorrow on mine. Allow about 30 or so dollars for a wireless internet Dongle if you need...they are USB also. A 19" monitor is going to be needed, allow about 180 for a solid state unit...do not even consider the old heavy tube type. You probably do not need a better OS than Win XP home version..a lot cheaper than WinXP Pro. Anything you buy today will allow Vista...but dont' be so fast to rush into VISTA..they are having problems with it...and it has taken forever to iron out all the bugs in XP. Make sure that the box will accept other drives, you may want to expand and add HD's to it later...HD's are about 150. per 250 Gig. Good luck

Answer 5

the computer isn't a core 2 duo (the kind your manager goes on about), its a pentium D whichh is a botto shelf dual core cpu. I personally think they run fine but I dont run anything more taxing than games like BF 1942 etc. Overall, for that price you could get a much better computer building it yorself. If you work at a shop there are probably many many people who would do it, and b/c you work there whould probably not have too much problems learning yourself. Otherwise, I would say to look into computers, not so much with processing power in mind, as right now cpu's are going out of date too fast (unless you want the ABSOLUTE best. i.e. my dad still runs a p4 w/ht 2.8ghz and run photoshop, autocad, pro-e, and others just fine.) what you need to invest in is the video card. There are likely some companies who sell SLI desktops within your budget, and if you fell like getting one, go for it. SLI is a really good future proofing measure. The pair of 7600's ive got in my machine will probably last me a while, but with single cards becoming obsolete rather quickly, only get a single card setup if you get a good one (i.e. 7600 thru 7950gt/gx2 if you by Nvidia or a x1800GTO or abve for ATI). If you can't buy an sli system on your budget, get one with an SLI motherboard, but with only one card in it, that way you can always add one later. NEVER USE INTEGRATED!!!
Hope this helps!

edit: forgot to answer your question: the computer is most likely compatible with vista, though to know for sure check the video card/mobo chipset and look on microsoft's website to be sure. For what you're getting its rather overpriced, but not so much that it wouldn't be worth it if you didn;t want to build one yourself. if possible, have someone at your shop set one up similar to it so you can try it out before you buy.

edit: I said cpu's are going out too fast, typed that wrong. they ARENT becoming obsolete fast: ram and vid cards are. just wanted to clarify

Answer 6

Dual core desktops for $700 is not uncommon and its pretty reasonable. Its not an outrageous deal by any means. So shop around and get most out of your $700.

Answer 7

750 euros? get a gtx460, the two a 6core amd or an i7 from intel, get a motherboard that has crossfire/sli, so which you would be able to placed yet another 460 interior whilst it get's old. get a minimum of four gigs of ram, a 1tb force is like 60 euro get 2 in case you like.

Answer 8

Features/Specifications:
AcerPower S285-U-P8201 key features:

Dual core Intel Pentium D processor 820 (2.8GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)

Its cheap because that is a DUAL CORE not duo core, also there is no monitor which affects the price. That is why the price is so cheap

Answer 9

its cheap because the warranty stinks, graphics,LAN and probably sound is on the motherboard. and the price doesnt include shipping or a monitor. so theres about $500 dollars worth of parts