HP Pavilion Quad-Core Desktop w/2TB HD Price: $329.99 Shipping Options:: $5 Standard Shipping Estimates: Ships in 3-5 business days (Thursday, Feb 12 to Tuesday, Feb 17) + transit Condition: Factory Reconditioned
Whoever does the pricing for these things has me worried… this seems to be a pretty good price, but, for just $50 more, I could get this which has an older, slightly, slower CPU in it… WTF?
Even the integrated graphics on this one beat the other. Speaking of which, the integrated graphics on this are a little surprising. You might get some decent midcore gaming out of it without having to upgrade to a discrete card.
If you do want a discrete card, as always, get a better power supply. 300W isn’t enough for a good graphics card.
I got one like this last year after looking for awhile. So glad I pulled the trigger and got it–and this is at least $100 bucks LESS! Don’t be afraid of Windows 8. The processer is speedy–quad core or something (mine is sandy bridge(?)). Tons of storage and I can play most games at mid-quality graphics right out of the box. I can’t imagine a decent desk-top could get any cheaper.
I’m not AFRAID of Windows 8. I HATE Windows 8. Still considering this, though, because I do have a Win 7 Ultimate license so I may just install that as soon as I get this one. Well, IF I “pull the trigger.”
I decided earlier today to pull the trigger, only to find out, it was sold out… figures. I guess I’ll have to be quicker next time, and, maybe it will be reduced…