Is this a good computor?

Sir Goulum · 09-02-2002, 05:08 PM

hp■pavilion 751n desktop PC

Heres the info stuff:

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 1.8GHz with Intel NetBurst mincro-architecture
256MB(expandable to 1GB) DDR SDRAM with up to 32MB allocated to video memory
80GB Ultra DMA
Integrated SiS650 graphics technology with up to 32MB of shared video memory
Windows XP Home Edition
...And it can burn CD's and play DVDS and all that other stuff [img]tongue.gif[/img]
So, is it a half decent computor? Its about $1 299 US.

Zed the undead4321 · 09-02-2002, 05:09 PM

yes of course, but it depends what your doing

Sir Goulum · 09-02-2002, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zed the undead4321:
yes of course, but it depends what your doing

Mostly gaming, and word processing [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Zed the undead4321 · 09-02-2002, 05:14 PM

then you sholdn't have any problems

Megabot · 09-02-2002, 05:18 PM

Nope it is not a good computer i think because of this:

"Integrated SiS650 graphics technology with up to 32MB of shared video memory"

You must buy a pc that you can change the graphic card later if you want so for all things dont buy a pc with built in video are sound.

Zed the undead4321 · 09-02-2002, 05:19 PM

your right, i missed that part

skywalker · 09-02-2002, 05:22 PM

The sound onboard is not as big a deal as video. With current cards at 128MB of ram, 32MB is pretty anorexic.

Mark

Sir Goulum · 09-02-2002, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Megabot:
Nope it is not a good computer i think because of this:

"Integrated SiS650 graphics technology with up to 32MB of shared video memory"

You must buy a pc that you can change the graphic card later if you want so for all things dont buy a pc with built in video are sound.

Does it *really* make that much of a difference. I don't get much money (a total of $7 a week) and I really doubt that my dad would buy me a new graphics card that costs $200. If it does, then what do you suggest I do?

skywalker · 09-02-2002, 05:25 PM

Does it have an AGP slot, too? If so, you could upgrade later and turn off the onboard video with jumpers or through the BIOS.

Mark

andrewas · 09-02-2002, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Goulum:
Does it *really* make that much of a difference. I don't get much money (a total of $7 a week) and I really doubt that my dad would buy me a new graphics card that costs $200. If it does, then what do you suggest I do?

N0, not really. It is possible (in theory at least) to diable the intergrated graphics and install a graphics card. (Provided there is also an AGP slot on the motherboard - ask about this, cos the HP site says not). SiS are also a long way from the best in terms of graphics IIRC. Dont expect to run NWN with all the detail on with graphics chip.

Other than that the system looks fine, and even if those graphics are not upgradeable (on which I woudnt take bets either way, HP have better things to do than check minor (from their perspective) details like that).

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09-02-2002, 05:08 PM	#1
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	hp■pavilion 751n desktop PC Heres the info stuff: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 1.8GHz with Intel NetBurst mincro-architecture 256MB(expandable to 1GB) DDR SDRAM with up to 32MB allocated to video memory 80GB Ultra DMA Integrated SiS650 graphics technology with up to 32MB of shared video memory Windows XP Home Edition ...And it can burn CD's and play DVDS and all that other stuff [img]tongue.gif[/img] So, is it a half decent computor? Its about $1 299 US.

09-02-2002, 05:09 PM	#2
Zed the undead4321 Dungeon Master Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: texas Age: 42 Posts: 60	yes of course, but it depends what your doing

09-02-2002, 05:14 PM	#4
Zed the undead4321 Dungeon Master Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: texas Age: 42 Posts: 60	then you sholdn't have any problems

09-02-2002, 05:18 PM	#5
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	Nope it is not a good computer i think because of this: "Integrated SiS650 graphics technology with up to 32MB of shared video memory" You must buy a pc that you can change the graphic card later if you want so for all things dont buy a pc with built in video are sound.

09-02-2002, 05:19 PM	#6
Zed the undead4321 Dungeon Master Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: texas Age: 42 Posts: 60	your right, i missed that part

09-02-2002, 05:22 PM	#7
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	The sound onboard is not as big a deal as video. With current cards at 128MB of ram, 32MB is pretty anorexic. Mark

09-02-2002, 05:25 PM	#9
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	Does it have an AGP slot, too? If so, you could upgrade later and turn off the onboard video with jumpers or through the BIOS. Mark

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