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Celeron versus Intel ???

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Money is very short, thus need to save money where possible. Need new computer, celeron or intel which do people think is still best, and would it make much difference to longeivity of Pc?

Users of PC, 1x student Tee, 1x student uni =study and reference, personal I.T. study=databasing, coding, General use=older games, music, surfing net, chat.

No need for other than intergrated graphics as cannot afford latest games.
Basic package- acer? without monitor $650.00? Is this good price? Aus $.

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Clarifications

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Clarifications

Celeron Verus Pentium

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Celeron processors are still Intel processors. Think of Celeron’s as a Toyota versus the Pentium being a Lexus.

At a given CPU speed, a Pentium will have better performance than a Celeron.

This will show up most when playing graphic intensive games, or editing digital video.

We would need to know more about the system specifications to say if that is a good price.

Chas

specs

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3 choices to Buy
Acer Aspire SA90 CPU $999 Intel Core 2 Duo processor E4300 1.80GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor E4300 1.80GHz, 512MB DDR2, 160GB 7200rpm SATA, DVD Dual 16x Double Layer, Integrated High-Definition Audio (7.1-channel)
Features: PROCESSOR – Intel Core 2 Duo processor E4300 1.80GHz
MEMORY – 512MB DDR2
HARD DRIVE – 160GB 7200rpm SATA
OPTICAL DRIVE – DVD Dual 16x Double Layer
VIDEO – UMA
AUDIO – Integrated High-Definition Audio (7.1-channel)
MODEM – Fax modem
KEYBOARD – USB keyboard
MOUSE – USB mouse
CARD READER – 9-in-1 card reader
USB PORT – 2 front ports and 2 rear ports
PARALLEL PORT – 1 parallel port
SERIAL PORT – 1 serial port SOFTWARE – Windows Vista Home Basic, Acer Empowering Technology Software Suite, Norton AntiVirus 2006 (30-day trial), Adobe Reader 7.0
WARRANTY – 1 year limited warranty

Arrow Computers—$899.00
Arrow New DVD Burner Special
Features:
AMD? Sempron 3000+ Processor
512MB DDR RAM
80GB Hard Disk Drive
Onboard Shared Video Card
17″ Ultra Thin LCD Monitor
PCI slots, DDR RAM slots, LAN port
6 x USB ver2.0 ports
16 x Dual-Layer DVD Burner
Black Keyboard
Optical Scroll Mouse
Midi Tower ATX Case with Front Side USB
10/100Mbit Build-in Network
Internal 56k Modem
Stereo Speakers
36 Months Warranty on LCD Panel
12 Months Parts and Labour Warranty
(RTB, tower only)
Windows Vista Home Basic
(Installed & Supplied)

HP Pavilion a1530a CPU A$1248
USB PORT – 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (front access), 4 USB 2.0 (rear access) yes
LAN – Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
PROCESSOR – AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.0GHz with HyperTransport Technology
MEMORY – 1024MB DDR2
HARD DRIVE – 250.0 GB Serial ATA hard drive at 7200RPM
OPTICAL DRIVE – SuperMulti SATA Drive with Lightscribe Technology, Double Layer
READ AND WRITE SPEED – 16xDVD+R, 16xDVD-R, 8xDVD+RW, 6xDVD-RW, 8xDVD+R DL, 4xDVD-R DL, 5xDVD-RAM, 16xDVD-ROM; 40xCDR, 24xCDRW, 40xCDROM
VIDEO – nVidia GeForce 6150LE 3D Graphics, TurboCache with 128MB dedicated graphics memory
AUDIO – Integrated High Definition Audio, 7.1 Surround Sound Ready
LAN – Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
KEYBOARD – HP Multimedia Cordless keyboard with one-touch Internet Command Center
MOUSE – HP Cordless, optical, 2-button scroller mouse
CARD READER – 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader
USB PORT – 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (front access), 4 USB 2.0 (rear access)
IEEE1394 PORT – 1 IEEE 1394 port (front access), 1 1394 (rear access)
SOFTWARE – Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Works Suite 2006, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Windows Media Center, HP DVD Play (with optional 7.1 Upgrade), RealOne Player, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, HP Games : Play up to 17 trial games for FREE! (60 minutes of Free Play), Roxio Creator Basic 9, HP Photosmart Essential (Free Download Link), Windows Moviemaker 2., Muvee autoProducer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2007 with 60 day subscription, Recovery CD Creator
WARRANTY -1 year warranty

HP Has Best Performance

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The HP has enough extra features to seriously out perform the other 2 systems.

The dedicated video and extra RAM are the key to the increased performance.

Personally, I would not buy a system with Vista Basic on it anyhow. I would want the extra features and functionality of Vista Premium.

The Arrow is built with older technology than the other 2 systems. That has a lot to do with why it is less expensive.

Chas

more affordable/accessable specs

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Ibox 5001
intel pentium D 3.0 GHz
512mb ddr2 ram
160gb hd
pioneer 18x dual layer dvd+/-rw burner
intergrated graphics
10/100 network adapter
internal 56k modem
6 usb 2.0 ports (2 front 4 rear)
front audio ports
win xp home
nero, power dvd, power producer, quicktime, itunes
12 mth parts and lifetime labour warrenty
Ibox 5002
intel pentium D 3.2 GHz
1024mb ddr2 ram
250gb hd
18x dual layer dvd+/-rw burner
intergrated graphics
10/100 network adapter
internal 56k modem
6 usb 2.0 ports (2 front 4 rear)
front audio ports
win xp home
nero, power dvd, power producer, quicktime, itunes
12 mth parts and lifetime labour warrenty

Prices and Whats Pentium D?

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Deal prices quoted
1box 5001=$699
Ibox 5002=$899
Both without keyboard, mouse, speakers and monitor

What is Pentium D? is this good?

Low End Dual Core

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The Pentium D is Intel’s dual core CPU for normal computing use.

It won’t be the best for high end games or video editing. But, it will more than do the job for the average PC user.

As for the systems, just keep in mind that integrated video limits what you can do with your system.

If you primarily are web surfing and working on documents, integrated video is all you need. If you want to play high end graphic intensive games, or edit high quality video, integrated graphics will frustrate you.

I just spent a few minutes on Dell’s web site and configured a Dual-Core system with 1GB of RAM, Vista Home Premium, with Kybd and Mouse for $609 (US) It would have been another $80 to replace the integrated video with a video card.

Chas

I never do high graphics stuff

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I never do high graphics stuff so the intergrated graphics doesnt annoy me at all. Thats what I,ve had for 10 yrs now.
I would rather not get a propriety system such as Dell, Compaq HP etc.. as they can be hard to upgrade, plus I cannot purchase thru the net anyhow. Also as I’m in Australia the price quoted would be rather higher. And I must keep the price below $700 Australian. Thanks for all the help thou.

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