System Requirements

QE wrote on 10/11/2006, 8:22 AM

I'm changing my current system to a new system, and I was thinking of purchasing an off the shelf computer. I just wanted to know if this is a good idea, or should I get a custom machine built.

The PC is a HP 1440N Intel Pentium D Dual Core 820 2.8GHz.

Here are the detailed specs:

Processor Type: Intel Pentium D Dual Core Processor 820
Processor Speed: 2.8GHz
RAM: 2GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM (Exp. To 4GB)
Hard Drive: 250GB (7200RPM) Serial ATA
Optical Drives: Dual Layer 16X DVD+/-RW With Lightscribe
Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 7300LE
Available Expansion Bays: 1 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots: 2 x PCI
Cache: 2MB L2
Disk Drive: No
Fax/Modem: 56K Modem
Network Card: 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices: HP Multimedia Keyboard And Ball Mouse
Preloaded Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Sound Card: Intel High Definition Audio
System Bus 800MHz

Comments

Cliff Etzel wrote on 10/11/2006, 10:41 AM

I would consider AMD AM2 based upon your specs - you'll get better efficiency out of your rig and future proof your hardware when it comes to upgrades - look at the AMD 3800 X2 AM2's with mobo - buying a prebuilt machine isn't necessarily a better value - much can be had with a generic ots components that can be easily upgraded by any local computer shop.