Hello -
I am using a Dell 6 years old 512 ram pentium 4
I do web development and such I am a "power user"
So what do you guys think of this crazy cool HP
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion Media Center TV Desktop w/ Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q6600 3GB RAM
It is okay for gaming?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8398593&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050069&id=1179877253081
Later I will upgrade the GFX card for duel 2 "19 monitors :)
So what do you think? Good buy will it last?
2007-07-12 14:23:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It is powerful on the processing side and all the features except that it lacks SATA ll and its graphic card is entry level (SLOW for gaming). Upgrading to a "future proof" DX10 card like the 8600 or 8800 series may mean a power supply upgrade too.
The key to long PC service life is ease of UPGRADEABILITY. Unfortunately, many OEMs use proprietary parts that restrict upgradeability because they prefer that you buy a new system. Many gamers and enthusiasts prefer custombuilt PCs so they could choose the best/full-featured motherboards from Asus, DFI, etc., hi-performance RAM from OCZ, Mushkin, Team Extreme, Geil, Kingmax, etc., the best Aluminum case from Antec, Lian Li, etc., the best cpu cooler from Thermalright, Zalman, Scythe, etc. and the best graphics card. Custombuilts are also so upgrade friendly and easy to DIY.
Here's my dream machine:
http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200706.ars/4
2007-07-12 14:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will do for a while. I would upgrade the video. Its ok for some gaming, but that really needs to be at least 256mb in a PCI card. Better yet 512mb PCI-X
Can probably build a better one a lot cheaper.
2007-07-12 14:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by Coach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a dell if you are looking into upgrading for the future. They aren't really build it yourself friendly and the card u want won't fit.
2007-07-12 14:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by cake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its alright, but it only comes with a nvidia 7 series card. get a nvidia 8800 4 it.
2007-07-12 14:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋