This desktop features a 750GB hard drive for ample storage space for data files, music, movies, photos and more. The dual-core processor speed and 4GB system memory provide fast power for multitasking. Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded.
VISION Technology by AMD for superb viewing of photos and video AMD Athlon™ II X2 Processor with AMD Radeon graphics 4GB DDR3 memory expandable to 16GB Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support 750GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) Model: CM1630-05 SKU: 1243285
If you guys can find a better offer for $213, then by all means shed light on a better offer
blueribb
Ancient Member
posted: Dec. 11, 2012 @ 6:35p
It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.
Good post blueribb. This is a budget PC that'll work for most of us home users who looking for a solid PC. A four star rated desktop for just above $200 that won't break my pocket will do it for me. In Asus Essentio CM1630 reviews on Best Buy and Amazon, they comment on its easy setup and ability to run several applications at once. For purposes like downloading music, editing movies, word processing, and Internet surfing, it shines; users note that gaming is not its strong suit.
Here's the bottom line from PCMAG: (albeit somewhat outdated)
BOTTOM LINE The Asus Essentio CM1630-05 desktop PC costs less than $500, has few compromises, more features than its rivals, and no bloatware. Therefore we wholeheartedly award it with our Editors' Choice for entry-level desktop PCs.
apv7
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 11, 2012 @ 7:37p
Thanks, was in the market for a basic desktop for cheap, this is perfect
wonder how quite this thing is? I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with is buy a cheap box that works. Like This??? Add cheap video card with HDMI out Add Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand) mount antenna in attic run lead to distribution box call AT&T and have them come get their boxes buy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming
WindWalker said: wonder how quite this thing is? I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with is buy a cheap box that works. Like This??? Add cheap video card with HDMI out Add Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand) mount antenna in attic run lead to distribution box call AT&T and have them come get their boxes buy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming
1) It has HDMI out already, so you may not need the card. Adding the card won't help much with gaming or anything. 2) Roku isn't great for streaming: You'd have to install Plex on the Roku and run this as a server. But you'd have no way to stream live TV only recorded files.
itedinfw
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 6:48a
Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically: "We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"
jdoftx
New Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 7:31a
itedinfw said: Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically: "We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"
Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.
schmedy
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 7:53a
In for one, good computer for the kids and it is upgradable, I will stick in some left over DDR3 I have and my old 6850 Video Card.
Can you get BB Rewards points on this?
kaveman
New Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 8:50a
used the new code and worked thank you so much
itedinfw
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 8:52a
Same here, used new code, worked fine.
benneton2B
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:06a
In for 1, nice setup for grandpa...
Logician1313 (Staff)
Dealhunter
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:26a
jdoftx said: Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.
Thanks, updated the Best Deal with new info!
Logician1313 (Staff)
Dealhunter
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 9:32a
aautorepair said: No workee..
Use" geese19" to get 19% off.
swingking
New Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:06a
got one. Thanks OP
ynot303
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:07a
My wife's 3 year old PC is running really slow so I brought this one to replace it, seems like a great deal. I haven't seen $200 for a PC in awhile.
navelgaze
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 10:31a
I've been waiting for a refurb or scratch 'n dent from the Lenovo Outlet, which in the past, has quite often had deals in the $150 range for desktops, give or take $50. But I've been checking that site quite often in the last couple weeks, but nothing decent is dropping below even $250 right now.
Hmm, to wait or to jump? Computer would be for my retired Dad who doesn't care one way or another and doesn't tax his current ancient XP computer in the least (email, web surfing, that's it. Even a 250GB hard drive would be too large. , so it's no great rush).
king0fSpades
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:10a
What about $20 bestbuy/facebook/AMEX credit? I order shows up as bestbuy.com. Should be eligible.
BlackRob
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:25a
Nice deal, but now shows OOS....
WindWalker
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 11:44a
KMCHERRY said: WindWalker said: wonder how quite this thing is? I'm trying to quit cable and about the cheapest solution I can come up with is buy a cheap box that works. Like This??? Add cheap video card with HDMI out Add Hauppauge HVR950 tuner( i have 2 on hand) mount antenna in attic run lead to distribution box call AT&T and have them come get their boxes buy 3 refurbed Rokus for streaming
1) It has HDMI out already, so you may not need the card. Adding the card won't help much with gaming or anything. 2) Roku isn't great for streaming: You'd have to install Plex on the Roku and run this as a server. But you'd have no way to stream live TV only recorded files. 1. not planning to do any gaming only use would be with TV tuner 2. May streaming is the wrong choice of words-the Roku would act as a pseudo/secondary DVR. Primary would be WMC on this box at each TV. also would allow for Netflix/hulu/et al if want to watch a movie sometime
ETA: if I could find drivers for one of those TVs on a stick I'd go that way-no noise and low power consumption
We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.
ok, this worked
Use" geese19" to get 19% off.
ir0nw0lf
Hysterical member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:49p
Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol
lolynn2
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:54p
yesidonoitall said: RE: rings 18
We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.
ok, this worked
Use" geese19" to get 19% off.
Thanks so much!! What a great price!!
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 12:55p
ir0nw0lf said: Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol
They will let you buy, but be prepared to get this
What is your backorder policy? Due to the nature of the products offered on Best Buy Computing Clearance, when these products are gone, they’re gone. Should you accidentally be notified that your item is backordered, please be aware that the order will be canceled.
beatme
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:05p
jdoftx said: itedinfw said: Promotion code seems to have expired... more specifically: "We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order"
Use" geese19" to get 19% off now.
I am predicting the code for tomorrow will be swans20 for 20% off.
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:09p
lolynn2 said: yesidonoitall said: RE: rings 18
We're sorry, the promotion code you entered has expired. Please enter another promotion code or click "Checkout" to proceed with your order.
ok, this worked
Use" geese19" to get 19% off.
Thanks so much!! What a great price!!
Once I read "all" I saw this Use" geese19" to get 19% off posted by Logician1313 (Staff)
mmaf
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:18p
blueribb said: It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.
Funny but my laptop has a score of around 8000
lolynn2
Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:39p
yesidonoitall said: ir0nw0lf said: Lets me add item to cart, so that's a good thing and not a tease? lol
They will let you buy, but be prepared to get this
What is your backorder policy? Due to the nature of the products offered on Best Buy Computing Clearance, when these products are gone, they’re gone. Should you accidentally be notified that your item is backordered, please be aware that the order will be canceled.
So I shouldn't feel confident unless I get a shipping notification?
yesidonoitall
Greedy Member
posted: Dec. 12, 2012 @ 1:40p
mmaf said: blueribb said: It's an AMD Athlon II X2 220 processor which has a passmark score of only 1621. My 4 to 5 yr old Intel E6600 C2D had a 1900 passmark. Today's Intel i3 desktops have passmarks from 4000 up and can be had under $300 from time to time. Pretty sure this lacks USB3.0 also but not positive. With that said this is a good basic computer for a really good price. I did better a month or so ago with the Staple$ $100 off coupons but that's in the past.
Funny but my laptop has a score of around 8000
Did it cost $213.19 ?
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itedinfw
Thrifty Member
posted: Dec. 22, 2012 @ 4:38p
workin fine for me. uninstalled the bloatware then burned recovery discs.
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