Hi all,
I'm a first-year IT student and I'm looking to purchase a new desktop to relieve my tiny laptop from it's duties. So far in my course I've had to run android emulators and compiled code and my HP DM1 isn't really up to the task.
I'm still a total noob when it comes to PC components, but I've come across this HP Compaq 6005 Pro for $517 inc. shipping. It seems like good value, but I'm not entirely sure. Any opinions would be much appreciated.
Also would the 'small form factor' impede future upgrades i.e. graphics card?
Cheers.
System features
Processor
AMD II X4 B95 Quad Core Processors with HT Technology
Chipset
AMD 785G
Form factor
Small Form Factor
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Memory slots
4 DIMM
Internal drive
1TB HDD
Optical drive
DVD-RW
Expansion features
I/O ports
Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out, 1 Display Port Front: 4 USB 2.0, audio ports
Slots
1 low profile PCI, 2 low profile PCI Express x1, 1 low profile PCI Express x16
Media devices
Audio
Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek ALC261 codec, internal PC speaker
Communication features
Network interface
Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet BCM 5761
That's a very outdated model, Phenom 2's are 3-4 generations behind now. You can also forget about running a graphics card — it only does low profile GPU's and the power supply won't cope with higher end ones.
You can do better than that. Every Thursday morning, CPL posts a desktop deal. Wait for that.
You can also go to MSY and get a computer built for you.
E.g
CPU: Core i5 4430 $205
RAM: 8GB DDR3 G.Skill 2133 MHz $98
MBD: ASRock B85M Pro4 $87
GPU: 7850 / 7870 / GTX 760 ???
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB $95
DVD: Samsung 24X SATA $18
CASE: Coolermaster N300 $49
PSU: [Corsair VS550 $65] www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=9908
$617 + $100 Windows 8 OEM + $70 desktop assembly fee.
Edit: updated part listing.