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Ex Government Desktop - Dual Core 1GB RAM 500GB HD Optima Desktop, 17" Monitor $178.98 + S&H

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Ex Government Desktop - Dual Core 1GB RAM 500GB HD Optima Desktop, 17" Monitor $178.98 + S&H
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A Banana4scale on 04/04/2011 - 09:34 ozstock.com.au (1067 clicks)

Yet another fantastic opportunity to get an Ex-Government Optima Desktop Computer + 17 Inch LCD Monitor for less than $180 plus shipping! What a bargain! Act fast if you are in the market for a decent desktop computer but only have a small budget!

It comes with a BRAND NEW 500GB Hard Drive!

PC has been installed with the OS and tested! Ready to compute!

Computer Specifications:

Brand: Optima
CPU: Intel Dual Core 3.0GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR
500GB hard disk drive - Brand New
DVD-RW optical drive
Floppy disk drive
Ethernet
2 front USB ports, 6 back USB ports
Windows XP Pro (COA)
Dimensions: 32.5(W) x 42(L) x 9.5(H) cm
Condition: Ex-government-lease (used)
Monitor Specifications:
Brand: Optima
17 inch
LCD monitor
Built-in speakers
Comes with VGA cable, power cable
Condition: Ex-government-lease (used)
Package Includes:

1 x Ex-Government-Lease Optima Dual Core Desktop Computer
1 x Power cord
1 x Mouse
1 x Keyboard
1 x 17 inch LCD Monitor
1 x Image CD
Warranty:

3 months
Availability:

Dispatch or pickup in 5-7 working days
Call before pickup ESSENTIAL (02-9748 0600)

Maybe the 3 Month warranty isn't enough but Damn good deal for the specs. You might wanna upgrade the RAM and maybe the Hard Drive
Motherboard has 2 pci slots, 6 SATA slots and 4 ddr2 RAM slots( from the ozstock forums)

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  • xxxfbsxxx on 04/04/2011 - 09:36

    can we upgrade the graphic card for this??

    • morpheu on 04/04/2011 - 09:53

      depends on what power supply is installed, being an ex government pc they would have gone for the cheapest config, sure it's a little old and only comes with windows xp but it's damn cheap, especially if you can pick up

  • A Banana4scale on 04/04/2011 - 09:40

    2 pci slot
    Probably but you would have to get a PCI display card. The newish radeon HD5450 would suffice I think

    EDIT: It also has a PCIe slot so there you go..totally upgradable

  • scrimshaw on 04/04/2011 - 09:43
    +3

    OK deal since it comes with an LCD screen, but a bit cautious about the build quality.

  • Kooratz on 04/04/2011 - 09:48

    Anyone know the cpu model?

  • Sharp on 04/04/2011 - 09:48

    what's that small port above ethernet?

    • Hintswen on 04/04/2011 - 15:40
      +2

      It's not a port, just a hole. (pretty sure) you can see on the top part of the hole how the metal has been bent back, which is why I believe it is just a hole.

  • Hirokuro on 04/04/2011 - 09:51

    what's the resolution of the screen?

    • scrimshaw on 04/04/2011 - 10:15

      Most likely WXGA, 1280×800

      • Hirokuro on 04/04/2011 - 10:36

        eww…

        • scrimshaw on 04/04/2011 - 19:42
          +1

          Actually, it is 1280x1024 since it's a non-widescreen LCD monitor.

  • morpheu on 04/04/2011 - 09:58

    cpu is pentium D 3ghz, runs hot but can be nicely overclocked given the right heatsink…

    • scrimshaw on 04/04/2011 - 10:17

      Inside a small form chassis — your only options are low profile LGA775 sinks.

  • whiteflame on 04/04/2011 - 10:14

    Optima does not exist anymore. My friend use to work there.
    So who takes care of the warranty?

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2011 - 10:19

      .

    • chansthename on 04/04/2011 - 15:52

      warranty? …

      ;)

  • diamondtouch1 on 04/04/2011 - 10:22

    Judging from my experience using an Acer government computer(pretty much the same spec as this deal), I'll never buy ex government computers.

    Sure, if your tech savvy, you can probably get a good deal, for other people, if you run into problems, you'd wish you had spent the extra bit for a brand new computer.

  • bargaino on 04/04/2011 - 10:24
    +3

    CPU: Intel Dual Core 3.0GHz

    The old P4 Prescot dual-core also makes a good room-heater.

  • kkk on 04/04/2011 - 10:45
    -5

    Misleading, why not put pentium D on spec, which is the worst intel CPU ever, low performance and high power 95w at least. really low performance just 812 in passmark, a 25W 1.20GHz Intel Core2 Duo U9300 score 781,
    also, 1GB ram must be kidding for current applications, and impossible to upgrade as old memory cost more. This pc is also impossible to run windows 7 and consume much more power.

    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_lookup.php?cpu=Intel+Pentium…

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2011 - 10:57

      I'm running Windows 7 with Intel Pentium 4 :o

      • kkk on 04/04/2011 - 11:01
        +3

        run smoothly not suffer, 1GB ram to run windows 7? Also don't forget Optima is a company no longer exist around 3 years ago.

        http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/254405/optima_calls_adminis…

        • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2011 - 11:18

          2GBs of ram. I don't suffer because I use the computer to browse the net and play videos, no gaming.
          I'm aware Optima no longer exist http://www.optima.com.au/ I've had this computer for about 8-9 years and only upgraded my ram. The ex government desktop will be a upgrade for me and its so cheap.

        • Hintswen on 04/04/2011 - 15:43
          +1

          I know someone who runs Windows 7 with 1GB RAM. He has never had a problem with it.

    • slowmo on 04/04/2011 - 11:00
      +2

      one word: linux

      • retiredfeline on 04/04/2011 - 11:05
        +1

        Sure, Linux will work fine in 1GB, but I don't need a room heater. Over a long period of use, the electricity cost will add up.

    • ryang on 04/04/2011 - 11:05
      +5

      Well it states that it comes with Windows XP Pro, which will run fine on the listed specs. Sure, it won't be lightning fast, but it's under $200 …. What would you expect??

      • xgt-666 on 04/04/2011 - 12:15
        +1

        if you are looking for a every day pc, I recommend pay,
        extra $60 for brand new netbook
        or
        extra $150 for brand new notebook

        • ryang on 04/04/2011 - 13:25

          Actually, an older P4 @ 3Ghz would be faster than any Atom/Fusion powered netbook/notebook. But if you need portable, then sure.

        • scrimshaw on 04/04/2011 - 13:55

          A single core atom is roughly the equivalent of a 2.4ghz hyperthreaded P4.

          But you also have to consider that an Atom only takes 10 watts compared to 95 watts on a Prescott

  • agoodtip on 04/04/2011 - 11:57
    +11

    As it's an ex-Govt PC it won't have done much work ;)

  • mustafansu on 04/04/2011 - 12:02
    -1

    I have got a new core i5 comp in my office running windows xp pro…so it aint bad :P if you are fussy about the OS that is. My company didnt upgrade to vista as it was the worst thing ever. and too slow to move to windows 7 as all their softs are xp based.

  • sonicentropy on 04/04/2011 - 13:45
    +3

    my dream of a dedicated youtube PC is one a step closer, Peanut-Butter-Jelly time

  • DarkLotus on 05/04/2011 - 12:12

    Good deal if you ask me. < $200 for a complete PC with a LCD and a legit copy of windows.

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