ZDNet SpecsAMD Athlon II 620 2.6GHz quad-core processor 6GB RAM 640GB hard drive dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe media card reader six USB slots Windows 7 Home Premium
I got this computer 15 days ago at OD. It's been a dream. It runs almost everything without any fuss. My Pentium D 925 couldn't run you tube or any games without overheating. This hasn't speed up it's fan even once.
Just ordered one, thanks! As a developer, my requirements are: quad-core, supports VT (virtualization), 6GB RAM, nVidia with DVI. There is no need for gaming.
I did quite some comparison with recent HP deals, comparing with e9210t and e9200z. After upgrading e9210t to Intel Q9300 (since most Q8300 doesn't support VT), or upgrading e9200z to Phenom II X4 920 (in order to qualify for coupon), their price all went up to around $625 before tax. After comparing CPUs, seems Athlon II 620 on this p6210f is quite power for most tasks (comparable to Intel Q8300 level). The only thing lacking is multi-tasking (like compressing a big file while watching HD video, though I doubt how many people do that). Also, for Athlon II 620 (or maybe or such HP or Dell machines), DDR-3 memory doesn't show much difference over DDR-2 (possibly because of cheap motherboard anyway).
Bottom line is: this is a wonderful deal for a very decent developer machine. The only thing I may want to have is a more powerful PSU (300W vs the 350W on HP elite series). $450 vs $625 that is a huge difference (40%). Also Staples has excellent return policy (14 days in store).
I just purchased one online and Staples says they will have it to me tomorrow. Good price for what appears to be an outstanding machine.
I also needed a new monitor, since one of mine recently died and the other one has 3 dead pixels. Still using that one with what is now my main machine and will continue to do so. Decided I wanted the HP 2009M 20-Inch HD LCD Monitor for this one, which Staples has for $149+ but checked Amzn.com and through J&R they have exactly the same monitor for $139.99 w/free shipping and no tax. Guess where I bought?
Thanks again. By FAR the best specs on any machine I've owned.
Bill
brucesprings
Member
posted: Nov. 9, 2009 @ 5:51p
It looks like you will also need to install a wireless card also or am I missing something.
Buckfalfa said: brucesprings said: It looks like you will also need to install a wireless card also or am I missing something.
Is wireless typically an expectation on a desktop? Doesn't strike me as a standard feature, but maybe I'm behind the times... not particularly. Only a handful come preinstalled
My machine arrived and I am extremely happy with it. It is totally comparable with my Dell XPS 420 with Intel Q9300 CPU, which is surprising. I am running Ubuntu and lots of development stuff on it, including 64-bit VM. The machine is super quiet, definitely a great buy (cheapest quad-core I can find).
OOS online, some stores still have it. Gonna go get me one in a bit and will report back.
pdp1170
Happy Member
posted: Nov. 17, 2009 @ 10:05a
My local store has this model in stock, but the price has changed to $599. The sales rep said they were unable to look back to see if it had been on sale earlier and they wouldn't sell to me at the OP's posted $450. Is there any way to still get the $450 pricing?
Need new desktop... Mostly do Word processing, email, browsing, occasional gaming(dont know last game I bought...maybe Counterstrike source)
See it's 450 at OD: http://www.OfficeDepot.com/a/products/325620/HP-Pavilion-p6210f-Desktop-Computer-With/ Also considering.... the P6240F from OM at 630... http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?productId=prod2760055&csRedirectSearchString=22129876&csRedirectSearchResultCount=1&csSearchTag=true&_requestid=219855
If you're still looking, p6240f is now $599 @ Staples w/ a free HP wireless 6000 printer... add to a $30 / $150's and free 3 pc travel set of luggage available. Just got one + used about 6 codes with it - will come to around $480 after selling printer + set
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