I'm back and we are ready to purchase pc's. I checked on microcenter.com (also went into store), I told the guy what we were doing and he suggested the 'PowerSpec 4983' specs:
Product Specifications Model Number
PowerSpec 4983
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Case Style
Mini tower
Processor
Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.4GHz
Level 1 Cache
32KB Level 1 Cache
Level 2 Cache
128KB Level 2 Cache
Data Bus Speed
400MHz Frontside Bus
Motherboard Chipset
SiS 651 Chipset
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported
128MB PC-2100 DDR SDRAM, Upgradeable to 2.0GB
Memory Configuration
(1) 128MB DIMM Memory Module
Memory Slots Available
1 Available 184-pin DIMM Slot
Floppy Drive
Internal 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive
Hard Drive
40GB UltraDMA ATA/100 Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive
52x32x52 CD-RW Drive
Monitor Type
Monitor Not Included
Video Card
Integrated 4x AGP SiS 651 Video Chipset
Video Memory Installed
8MB of Shared Memory
Sound Card
Integrated AC97 SoundBlaster Compatible Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode
16-Bit 3D Sound
Speakers
Two Amplified Stereo Speakers
Modem / Communications Device
PCI 56K V.92 Fax/Modem Card
Data / Fax Transfer Rate
56Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax
Network Features
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
Ports and Connectors
1-Serial 9-pin Port; 1-Parallel 25-pin Port; 1-PS/2 Keyboard Port; 1-PS/2 Mouse Port; 1-VGA 15-pin Port; 6-USB 2.0 type "A" Ports; 1-Modem RJ-11 Port; 1-Network RJ-45 Port; 1-Microphone Port; 1-Audio Out Port; 1-Audio Line In Port
Expansion Bays
2 (1 free) External 5.25" Bays; 1 (0 free) External 3.5" Bay; 2 (1 free) Internal 3.5" Bays
Expansion Slots
1 (1 free) 4x AGP 2.0 compliant slot; 1 (1 free) CNR slot; 3 (2 free) 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI slots
Input Device
Windows Keyboard, 2 Button Internet Scroll Mouse
Power Supply
250 Watt Power Supply
Included Software
Drivers & Utilities, Norton Anti-Virus 2003 SE
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty
The cost is $399. Monitor not included, the sales guy suggested not to buy a dell or other 'name brand' b/c we couldn't upgrade the parts buy by buying this particular model, we can swap out parts. He explained that the Celeron is not as fast as P4 but for what we needed it for it would be fine. What do you all think of the price on this for what I am getting? Also, I checked tigerdirect and they have similar systems like eMachines (which I heard weren't too good?, Systemax, Wintergreen etc. Should I opt for one of these brands instead? Also, where would I get support for one of these systems (bought online) if it were to break down?
2 computers total will have to be purchased for the office but again, trying to get the most bang for our buck, but have reliable tech support from manafacturer if needed.
Sorry so long, but we need to get pc's by end of the year so I need help!!!
Thank ya