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HP PAVILION a6237c any good?
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mrgamer22
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11. February 2008 @ 17:13 |
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So my aunt is going to buy me this computer this is what it said about it on the bestbuy website
HP Pavilion A6237C AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ 2.6GHz Computer - Refurbished - Online Only
Releases 15 Feb/08. *Refurbished. For high-end performance boasting speedy system performance and tonnes of storage, look no further than the HP Pavilion a6237c desktop PC. Inside you?ll fine the powerful AMD Athlon 62 X2 Dual Core 500+ processor, 3GB of memory, and 500GB of storage space making perfect for everything from simple, day-to-day tasks to running more advanced and demanding applications
Product Features
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor 5000+ combined with 3GB of memory gives you all the power you need to run multiple demanding programs at the same time, without slowing system performance.
A roomy 500GB hard drive lets you store all your programs, games, and files including hours of digital music and video, as well as thousands of digital images.
Watch DVDs, and even burn your own with the integrated DVD burner, then create your own custom labels etched right on the disc with LightScribe technology.
Enjoy high-performance video capabilities for gaming and more with NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics.
Easily transfer images and other data to and from your portable devices with the front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader.
This model comes equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium.
It says its an okay computer I dont beleive it im most concerned about the graphics card as soon as I get it I want to upgrade the graphics and any thing else that I need to play newer games what should I get for it I dont really know that much about pc's.
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11. February 2008 @ 17:17 |
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the graphics is crappy; it's integrated. you will definately need to step up to a pci-e x16 graphics card. nVidia 8800GT or ATi HD3870 is what you need if you want to keep up with the latest games.
but when you get the new graphics card, you will need a new power supply, no doubt about it. and you CANNOT go cheap on a power supply. if you do, then you can damage your system.
you will be spending at least $300-400 for the graphics card and quality power supply.
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mrgamer22
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11. February 2008 @ 17:25 |
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Well im willing to spend $1000 on upgrading it.
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11. February 2008 @ 19:53 |
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Originally posted by cee43ja1:
the graphics is crappy; it's integrated. you will definately need to step up to a pci-e x16 graphics card. nVidia 8800GT or ATi HD3870 is what you need if you want to keep up with the latest games.
but when you get the new graphics card, you will need a new power supply, no doubt about it. and you CANNOT go cheap on a power supply. if you do, then you can damage your system.
you will be spending at least $300-400 for the graphics card and quality power supply.
I just oredered a Sapphire HD3870 today, from Newegg, for $234.99. Free 3-day shipping, too.
Now, for those of you in the know, is it better to download the latest drivers from ATI or from Sapphire? Or are the drivers the same?
And, I do realize that I can't SLI it, with the motherboard that is in my signature. I just want to dump the 7900 GT that I have now. I am not an NVidia fan, and I figured that since I had not put a second 7900GT on the mobo, in the 18 months that I have had it, I will never SLI it.
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11. February 2008 @ 20:34 |
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usually, the drivers from the manufacturer's website is latest, but the ones from the chipset manufacturer are digitally signed by microsoft.
when i had the evga 8800GT, the evga website has the 169.32, while the nVidia, has the 169.28 but signed by microsoft.
but when i switched from the 8800GT to my current diamond HD3870, the diamond and ATi websites has the same driver revisions. and i think both are digitally signed; not sure.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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ddp
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12. February 2008 @ 00:08 |
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12. February 2008 @ 09:03 |
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Originally posted by cee43ja1:
usually, the drivers from the manufacturer's website is latest, but the ones from the chipset manufacturer are digitally signed by microsoft.
when i had the evga 8800GT, the evga website has the 169.32, while the nVidia, has the 169.28 but signed by microsoft.
but when i switched from the 8800GT to my current diamond HD3870, the diamond and ATi websites has the same driver revisions. and i think both are digitally signed; not sure.
Thank you. It looks like the ATI site, and Sapphire, have the same drivers.
Sorry about the hijack of your thread, mrgamer22.
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Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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mrgamer22
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12. February 2008 @ 13:13 |
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Its okay Grandpabw
So what else would I need to get this pavillion to play modern or upcoming games I am willing to in the long run pay more then 1000.
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ddp
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12. February 2008 @ 13:24 |
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just a videocard & possibly a new higher wattage psu is all you need. vista might be a problem with some games so check game sites for updates & patches for vista & games.
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12. February 2008 @ 15:25 |
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like ddp said, just the videocard and power supply. your 3gig of memory is fine as is.
most members would go with a corsair power supply, as they are very solid and reliable. THIS one will do.
as for the videocard, either THIS HD3870 or THIS 8800GT. some members may even recommend THIS 8800GTS because of the bigger heatsink and faster gpu.
ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure
got a whole lot more to list . . .
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mrgamer22
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15. February 2008 @ 12:13 |
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So the 8800gt is the best.?
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