Desktops

[HFear]

I'm not sure which desktop I should purchase (from the list below). If you had the choice, which one would you purchase from the list below, and why?

Acer AST160

System specs: AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Processor, 512MB ram, 200GB SATA II Hard Drive, DVD±RW dual layer drive, NVIDIA GeForce 6100, Windows XP Home, Modem 56K, 10/100 network card, 9-in-1 card reader.

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Apple Mac Mini

The Mac that redefined what you can expect from a compact, affordable computer does it again. Mac mini features the revolutionary Intel Core processors, more expansion options, and a new way to command your digital life — all in the same amazingly compact package.

System Specs: 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz Frontside Bus, 512MB ram, 60GB hard drive, DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, built-in AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth 2.0, and remote

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Dell Dimension E310

System Specs: Pentium® 4 2.8ghz Processor, Windows XP Media Center 2005, 256MB DDR2 SDRAM, 80gb Hard Drive, 48x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive, 56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet Card.

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HP Pavilion a1224n

The HP Pavilion a1224n comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music.

System Specs: Windows Media Center 2005, DVD(+/-)/CD Burner, 9-in-1 memory card reader, 200gb hard drive, 56k modem, Pentium 4 3.06ghz processor, 5.1 channel surround audio card, 10/100 ethernet card, 1gb Ram

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HP SR1620NX

The powerful, blazing fast HP/ Compaq Presario SR1620NX desktop offers high-performance computing that's ideal for business, home or personal use.

System Specs: Windows® XP Home Edition SP1, AMD Sempron DT 3400+, 512mb DDR ram, 160gb Hard Drive, DVD±RW Dual Layer, 10/100 network card, 56k modem

 

[NickRac]

They are all comlpletely different machines for completely different purposes...what do you want it for?

 

[Morph]

Edited.

HP Pavilion a1224n

Best Ram Best Specs.

 

[edmarriner]

Out of those you have listed.... HP Pavilion a1224n.
Has the best spec and doesnt look to ugly.
HP is a respectable make so the computer shouldnt brake down in 5 days

thanks,

-ed

 

[HFear]

They are all comlpletely different machines for completely different purposes...what do you want it for?

Not sure yet.. For media, gaming, and website development.

The reason that I have only these desktops to choose from is because these are the desktops offered on a "free desktops" website that I'm almost done with (just need 3 more referrals).

Out of those you have listed.... HP Pavilion a1224n.
Has the best spec and doesnt look to ugly.
HP is a respectable make so the computer shouldnt brake down in 5 days

thanks,

-ed

Yea, I'm probably going with this one because of the specs and because it's HP.

 

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Acer AST160
looks like the overall best system.

Am I the only one who noticed its a 64 bit processor?

It doesnt look as nice on the case side, but the system is overall (with a memory upgrade) the best choice out of that list.

 

[Mike_Wiseman]

all i have to say is please, stay away from dells

 

[aznchong91]

why stay away from Dells? I am using one at the moment...

 

[.X.]

Edited.

HP Pavilion a1224n

Best Ram Best Specs.

I agree with Morph....And it's the bang for you buck aswell

 

[edmarriner]

Acer AST160
looks like the overall best system.

Am I the only one who noticed its a 64 bit processor?

It doesnt look as nice on the case side, but the system is overall (with a memory upgrade) the best choice out of that list.

No your not the only one to notice but at the moment there is much point of having a 64 bit processor becuase lots of companys havnt released 64 bit compatible drivers so you will have probelms with hardware ect...
The software that is out at the moment doesnt really take any advagtage of the 64 bit prosessing power.
Wait a 5 - 6 and then the 64 bit cpu will starting to be used to its full potentional.

@Mike_Wiseman:
whats wrong with dell? im using a dell dimension 5150 and havnt had any problems with it.