Computer/notebook

[SithCait22]

This is a notebook i was looking at. Is it any good?
HP Pavilion dv6105us

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

Processor
AMD® Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Processor MK-36

Processor Speed
2.0GHz

Level 2 Cache
512KB Level 2 Cache

Data Bus Speed
1600MHz HyperTransport System Speed

RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
512MB DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 2.0GB)

Memory Configuration
(2) 256MB SO-DIMM Memory Modules

Memory Slots Available
(0) Available 200-pin SO-DIMM Slots

Hard Drive
80GB 5,400RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive

Multimedia Drive
SuperMulti Double Layer DVD±RW Drive

Display Type
15.4" Widescreen XGA High-Definition BrightView Display

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Video Chipset

Video Memory Installed
Up to 128MB of Shared Memory

Internal Max Resolution
1280 x 800

Sound Card
High Definition Audio Chipset

Modem/Communications Device
56K V.90 Fax/Modem

Network Features
10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter

Wireless Network Features
IEEE-802.11b/g 54Mbps Wireless Network Adapter

Ports and Connectors
(1) VGA 15-pin Port; (1) Video Out S-Video Port; (2) USB 2.0 "A" Ports; (1) RJ-11 Modem Port; (1) RJ-45 Network Port; (1) Microphone Port; (1) Headphone/Audio Line Out Port; (1) Notebook Expansion Port 3

Expansion Slots
(1) Express Card/54 Slot (supports Express Card/34)

Built-In Devices
Stereo Speakers

Input Devices
Keyboard, Touchpad

Notebook Security
Kensington MicroSaver Lock Slot

Power Supply
Universal AC Adapter

Battery Included
6 Cell Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Included Software
Norton Internet Security 2006 (60 Day Subscription), PC Recovery (Softthinks Restore Solution), Sonic Digital Media Plus, muvee autoProducer DVD Edition with Burning, HP Photosmart Premier, Vongo, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money, MSN Encarta Plus, Microsoft Office 2003 Student & Teacher Edition (60 Day Trial)

Dimensions (WxDxH)
10.12" x 14.05" x 1.56"

Weight
6.8 lbs.

Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty

[SithCait22]

Re: Computer/notebook

Or this (this is a desktop)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Web Manufacturer
PowerSpec

Model Number
PowerSpec 7501

Motherboard Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset

Processor
Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E6300

Processor Speed
1.86GHz

Level 2 Cache
2MB Level 2 Cache

Data Bus Speed
1066MHz Frontside Bus

RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
1GB PC-5300 DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 4.0GB)

Memory Configuration
(2) 512MB DIMM Memory Modules

Memory Slots Available
(2) Available 240-pin DIMM Slots

Hard Drive
320GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive

Multimedia Drive
16x DVD-ROM Drive

Second Multimedia Drive
LightScribe Dual/Double Layer DVD±RW Drive

Monitor Type
Display Not Included

Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT PCI-E x16 Video Card

Video Memory Installed
256MB GDDR3 Video Memory

Video Out Supported
NTSC

Sound Card
High Definition Audio Chipset

Sound Output Mode
7.1 Channel Surround Sound

Speakers
Speakers Not Included

Network Features
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter

Ports and Connectors
(1) Parallel 25-pin Port; (1) PS/2 Keyboard Port; (1) PS/2 Mouse Port; (2) Digital Video Interface (DVI) Connectors; (1) Video Out S-Video Port; (6) USB 2.0 "A" Ports; (1) FireWire 1394 6-pin Port; (1) FireWire 1394 4-pin Port; (1) Network RJ-45 Port; (1) Microphone Port; (1) Audio Line In Port; (1) Audio Line Out Port

Media Card Reader
8-in-1 Media Card Reader

Supported Flash Media
Compact Flash I/II, IBM MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital Card

Expansion Bays
5 (3 free) External 5.25" Bays; 5 (3 free) Internal 3.5" Bays

Expansion Slots
1 (0 free) PCI-Express x16 Graphics Interface Slot; 3 (3 free) PCI-Express x1 Interface Slot; 3 (3 free) 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI Slots

Input Device
Windows Keyboard, Internet Scroll Mouse

Included Software
Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security 2006 with Spam Blocker (90 Day Trial)

Power Supply
500 Watt Power Supply

Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Carry In Warranty

[SithCait22]

Re: Computer/notebook

is a ATI Radeon X1300 better than a 9800? lol noob question

[Triplex72]

Re: Computer/notebook

Only 2.0GHz? I'd get something faster if you needed this to last for a few years.

[ToshX]

Re: Computer/notebook

I'd say up it a bit more, but that, well, I guess it'll work for the stuff we have right now, but you probably won't be able to use the highest graphic settings on many things.

Or this (this is a desktop)

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
-- Of course

Web Manufacturer
PowerSpec
-- It works

Model Number
PowerSpec 7501
-- It works

Motherboard Chipset
Intel® G965 Express Chipset
-- It works

Processor
Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E6300
-- Look down

Processor Speed
1.86GHz
-- I'd make this 3GHz at least

Level 2 Cache
2MB Level 2 Cache
-- Clear your cache

Data Bus Speed
1066MHz Frontside Bus
-- It works

RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
1GB PC-5300 DDR2 RAM (Expandable to 4.0GB)
-- I'd upgrade this to 2GB at least

Memory Configuration
(2) 512MB DIMM Memory Modules
-- It works

Memory Slots Available
(2) Available 240-pin DIMM Slots
-- It works

Hard Drive
320GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
-- Personally, I'd get a Tera, but most people won't need it. Most people will have difficulty filling up 200GB.

If you get the stuff I said, you'll probably last a while.

[nforcer06164]

Re: Computer/notebook

A 1.86 GHz Core 2 Duo runs much faster than a 3 GHz Pentium 4 with HT. I have a laptop (Core 2 Duo, 1.67 GHz, I think) that runs 4x faster than my desktop (P4 HT 2.8 GHz) when encoding with DiVX. Go read some benchmark scores if you don't believe me.

Each of those is good if the RAM is at 1GB. But you'd be much better off with 2GB.

[RandomPscho]

Re: Computer/notebook

GHZ really don't matter on a CPU useless your comparing it to the exact same other CPU. Look at AMD's and how they killed intel with 2/3 of the clock speed.


What will you be using the laptop/desktop for?

[stlunatic0124]

Re: Computer/notebook

umm yeah GHz doesn't really matter, RAM does. You need 1 GB of RAM on a notebook no matter what.

and nforcer is right too.. core2duo is great.

[Tps222]

Re: Computer/notebook

It depends what your budget is. I'd get the 6300 or 6600 over most AMD processors around the same price.

Go with the 2gb of RAM. As for video cards, nVidia 7900 and Ati X1850x are both good choices if you don't mind spending between 3-4 hundred dollars.

[nforcer06164]

Re: Computer/notebook

Always get an Intel over AMD if you can. AMD performs well normally, but Intel always outperforms comparable AMD processors in benchmark tests.

[x6tence]

Re: Computer/notebook

You can atually build a computer thats faster than all of these for around 500.00,Thats what I do I just Build my own computers its not that hard try these websites

https://www.newegg.com

https://www.xoxide.com