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AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 01:57 AM

yea im looking at these two just have to pick the best one

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pa...oductDetail.do

Buy the Compaq Presario SR5550F Desktop PC and other Desktop computers at circuitcity.com

whiterabbit06 · 07-04-2008, 02:09 AM

I would get this one:
Buy the HP Pavilion a6432f Desktop PC and other Desktop computers at circuitcity.com
Mainly because it's a 64 bit processor.

endlesszeal · 07-04-2008, 03:01 AM

When looking for a desktop you want at least a minimum of 2GB, 320GB of Hard Drive and dual core. Ideally, you want core 2 duo that is higher than 6xxx series or any quad core with a dedicated graphics card.

Ive seen some really good deals at various places where you can get a quad core machine with 19lcd and all the goodies for around 600ish. Whats even better is if you have any geeky friends or someone with decent computer knowledge and piece one for you. Itll be much cheaper and holder a longer warranty. =)

endlesszeal · 07-04-2008, 03:21 AM

oh yeah and all the current processors are 64-bit so dont base processor selection on that. however, not all has virtualization technology, but if youre just gonna surf porn, write papers or watever, that doesnt matter anyway.

AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 11:59 AM

why you say the hp over the compaq

AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

yea im looking at these two just have to pick the best one

Buy the HP Pavilion a6432f Desktop PC and other Desktop computers at circuitcity.com

Buy the Compaq Presario SR5550F Desktop PC and other Desktop computers at circuitcity.com

bump on some more feedback to witch is better. im gona get one of the 2 in the next day or so.

Luis998 · 07-04-2008, 03:50 PM

I just looked through the specs and the HP lists its bus speed at 2,000 while the Compaq doesn't, leading me to believe that the Compaq could possibly have a lower bus speed. HP for the win! SWOOSH!

Luis998 · 07-04-2008, 08:12 PM

*mutters* Bastard! I mean, FOUND IT!

I'll get back to you in a few.

Luis998 · 07-04-2008, 08:14 PM

This is going to take a second as I have to switch computers to print the specs out in order to do a side by side comparison for you. And yes, by the way, I DIDN'T re-edit my last post. You're just going to have to live with my posting a post two minutes apart, BASTARD!

AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 08:33 PM

even though im comp dumb i think the compaq has a slightly faster processor

Luis998 · 07-04-2008, 08:40 PM

It does. That is the one bright side that it does have and that's really about it. The Compaq doesn't list it's bus speed but the HP does and it's 2,000mhz, which is good. The HP has 2 Firewire ports, which you may end up using, versus none on the Compaq. The HP has one 3.5 bay and the Compaq has 2...whopidido.

The only thing that I do not like about either of them is that they share their video memory. Other than that, I would take the "slower" HP, which is only .2 gigs slower, which you will not be able to tell the difference, over the Compaq.

AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 08:42 PM

cool i tried to rep you but its saying i have to spread it around more

Luis998 · 07-04-2008, 08:57 PM

haha...it's all good man. Will you be doing a lot of gaming on your PC? Also, if there are any others you are interested in, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask or PM me with ANY questions you might have. I'm ALWAYS up for helping people out, especially when it comes to buying something like a PC or laptop. I usually spend a lot of time comparing things before I buy. After all, you have to be happy with what you get. Let me know if I can help you any further.

AHHVTEC · 07-04-2008, 11:45 PM

last bump before i order

Luis998 · 07-05-2008, 01:59 AM

*crosses fingers for you* I think you will be happy with your choice. You never did answer the question on whether or not you will be doing a lot of gaming on it.

AHHVTEC · 07-05-2008, 02:25 AM

ahh i forgot lol, well from time to time i will but but it would be nice if i wanted to and to finally be able to watch videos with out them being jumpy and blurry same for pics

Luis998 · 07-05-2008, 02:41 AM

Then I think you will be all right with your decision. I still hate the fact that it shares video memory, but the price is very right.

AHHVTEC · 07-05-2008, 04:24 PM

got the hp everything so far so good.

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AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	yea im looking at these two just have to pick the best one http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pa...oductDetail.do Buy the Compaq Presario SR5550F Desktop PC and other Desktop computers at circuitcity.com

07-04-2008, 03:01 AM	#28
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,899 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 40	When looking for a desktop you want at least a minimum of 2GB, 320GB of Hard Drive and dual core. Ideally, you want core 2 duo that is higher than 6xxx series or any quad core with a dedicated graphics card. Ive seen some really good deals at various places where you can get a quad core machine with 19lcd and all the goodies for around 600ish. Whats even better is if you have any geeky friends or someone with decent computer knowledge and piece one for you. Itll be much cheaper and holder a longer warranty. =)

07-04-2008, 03:21 AM	#29
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,899 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 40	oh yeah and all the current processors are 64-bit so dont base processor selection on that. however, not all has virtualization technology, but if youre just gonna surf porn, write papers or watever, that doesnt matter anyway.

07-04-2008, 11:59 AM	#30
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	why you say the hp over the compaq

07-04-2008, 08:33 PM	#35
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	even though im comp dumb i think the compaq has a slightly faster processor

07-04-2008, 08:42 PM	#37
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	cool i tried to rep you but its saying i have to spread it around more

07-04-2008, 11:45 PM	#39
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	last bump before i order

07-05-2008, 02:25 AM	#41
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	ahh i forgot lol, well from time to time i will but but it would be nice if i wanted to and to finally be able to watch videos with out them being jumpy and blurry same for pics

07-05-2008, 04:24 PM	#43
AHHVTEC HS TECH Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 29 Posts: 8,780 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic, Rep Power: 160	got the hp everything so far so good.

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