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Where did you get those specs from. The 3100 model of the Slimline is current (the Y indicates an online config), but that processor appears very old. Best Buy had a Slimline model 3100N on sale last weel for $504, but with an AMD 4000+ processor whihc is way better than a P4 641.
I'm using the computer for pictures (storage of my pictures and downloading pictures from webshots ect.) Music, watching and downloading movies, being able to watch video clips and listen to music on the web ect. Surfing the internet, e-mail ect. ect. and play games
Where did you get those specs from. The 3100 model of the Slimline is current (the Y indicates an online config), but that processor appears very old. Best Buy had a Slimline model 3100N on sale last weel for $504, but with an AMD 4000+ processor whihc is way better than a P4 641.
I ordered the pc from HP after they told me on the phone that my current pc's hard drive was messed up. The specs I got from the e-mail they sent me confirming my order. It cost me 499.00, they said they were giving me a deal since I've been using HP for over 10 years.
Are you sure that's the processor? I just went to HP.com and that unit with the same specs prices out at $467! if you bring it up to an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4300 (1.8GHz) processor (a much better one), the price is still only $537.
I would definitely go back to them and check the specs. Go to Hp.com first and get the pricing then call them and tell them you think they made a mistake. But I would look at the 6150e. You can get one with the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4000+ dual-core - 2.1GHz processor and a better graphics with all the other specs for $511.
I also agree that you want a better graphics card. The problem with that unit is its not easily upgradeable.
Are you sure that's the processor? I just went to HP.com and that unit with the same specs prices out at $467! if you bring it up to an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E4300 (1.8GHz) processor (a much better one), the price is still only $537.
I would definitely go back to them and check the specs. Go to Hp.com first and get the pricing then call them and tell them you think they made a mistake. But I would look at the 6150e. You can get one with the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 4000+ dual-core - 2.1GHz processor and a better graphics with all the other specs for $511.
I also agree that you want a better graphics card. The problem with that unit is its not easily upgradeable.
Thanks very much for the advice Scott but I guess its too late now. After reading your advice and that of the others I was going to call them today and see if I could change things as you described above but the computer arrived today before I had the chance. It wasn't suppose to even be ready until the 24th. Now that I have the computer canI still get a better graphics card?
The unit does have one PCI Express slot open. So you could add a PCI Express video card to it. The manual should talk about upgrading video.
Thank you very much Scott. I sure hope I like this new vista. I don't know anyone who has it and the people on the different help sites like this one don't speak to highly of it. I guess I'll find out.
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