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The HP Compaq Business dc5800 (Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz, 3GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Business) is a Core 2 Duo-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $785.This PC comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3 GHz); RAM installed: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Hard drive: 160 GB Standard; See full specs
Price range: $613.90 - $917.85
CNET product brief
Description: The HP Compaq Business dc5800 (Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz, 3GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Business) is a Core 2 Duo-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $785.This PC comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard drive.
Pros: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive.Also, this PC has a stereo sound output mode.This is more favorable than the average PC on the market today, but is to be expected for a PC of this price.The Core 2 Duo based processor installed on this machine is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.
Cons: Only has an Intel GMA 3100 graphics chip.This PC only has an integrated graphics chip, which can use up system resources.A dedicated card will generally offer better performance for graphics intensive applications.
Suitability: A budget PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD recorder included in this computer.You can compile mp3 CDs with this desktops CD recorder.
Value: Despite its expensive price, this PC has good features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.
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General purpose desktop computer
These days, $500 to $1,500 will net you a desktop with a dual-core CPU and enough power to run productivity apps, view and edit vacation photos, manage MP3s and videos, and even play many of today's games--the core activities most common to families, students, and the general purpose PC user. At $1,000 and up, you should easily be able to perform those tasks. Spend around $500, and in most cases you'll still be able to run common tasks without delay, although 3D gaming becomes a stretch. You will definitely find a dual-core chip in a $500 desktop (you should insist on a dual-core chip these days, unless your budget keeps you under the $500 mark), but Vista could still give you trouble. Be sure the PC is equipped with at least 1GB of memory, and it's a good bet that you'll be able to smoothly run Vista. Add in a 128MB graphics card, and you'll get the Aero effects with little to no performance loss.
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EPA Energy Star compliant desktop computer
The EPA's Energy Star program helps buyers easily identify the products with efficient energy consumption among a broad range of electronics and appliances.
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Energy Star compliant desktop computer
Energy Star compliant products use less energy to save money and the environment. Although Energy Star's criteria and compliance may be comparatively simple to other ecologically concerned standards, the categories are much broader. It may not be long until every electronic device sold in the U.S. is eligible for the Energy Star logo provided it has appropriate energy consumption.
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EPEAT gold compliant desktop computer
EPEAT is a consumer electronics eco-certifier that is fast growing in popularity. Instead of having it's own narrow criteria like Energy Star and RoHS, EPEAT's requisites are comprehensive and include Energy Star and RoHS compliance. For electronics to reach the gold level, they must meet the silver level plus an additional seven a la carte requirements.
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Desktops computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
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| AMD | Phenom | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
| AMD | Opteron | Very high | Server |
| Intel | Xeon | Very high | Server |
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