I bought this computer about a month ago and it works pretty decent, but I want to upgrade it. Could you guys give some input on how good this computer is now and what should I upgrade it to, as far as do I need a better graphics card, sound ram etc.
HP Pavilion Media Center a1600n PC Datasheet
Specifications
Processor
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AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 3800+ for TRUE Multi-tasking(a)
Processor Speed
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2.0GHz(a)
Cache
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512KB+512KB L2 Cache
Bus Speed
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2000MT/s System Bus
Chipset
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NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Chipset
Memory
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1024MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(b) (2x512MB for ultimate performance)
Hard Drive
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200GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive(c)
Optical Drive(s)
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SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW,
DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW,
CDRW, 40x CD-ROM(d)
Video Graphics
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Integrated NVDIA GeForce 6150LE Graphics with up to 256MB shared video memory (p)
Network Interface
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10/100Base-T network interface
Sound
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High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
Fax/Modem
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56k modem(e)
Memory Slots
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4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (two available)
Expansion Slots
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3 PCI slots (2 available)
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1 PCI Express x16 Slot (available)
Expansion Bays
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2 external 5.25"(one available)
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1 external 3.5" (one available)
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1 internal 3.5" (occupied)
External Ports
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Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader – [supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure
Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Microdrive, Memory Stick and Memory
Memory Stick Pro]
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7 USB 2.0 port(s) (3 FRONT, 4 Back)
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2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 FRONT, 1 back)
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Microphone/line-in/line-out (Front and Back)
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2 PS/2, Digital Audio (Out), LAN, Rear speaker out/Side speaker out/Center (subwoofer), VGA
VGA - Out (Back)
HP Pavilion Media Center a1600n PC Datasheet
Specifications
Processor
•
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 3800+ for TRUE Multi-tasking(a)
Processor Speed
•
2.0GHz(a)
Cache
•
512KB+512KB L2 Cache
Bus Speed
•
2000MT/s System Bus
Chipset
•
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Chipset
Memory
•
1024MB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory(b) (2x512MB for ultimate performance)
Hard Drive
•
200GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive(c)
Optical Drive(s)
•
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW,
DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 32x CDRW,
CDRW, 40x CD-ROM(d)
Video Graphics
•
Integrated NVDIA GeForce 6150LE Graphics with up to 256MB shared video memory (p)
Network Interface
•
10/100Base-T network interface
Sound
•
High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
Fax/Modem
•
56k modem(e)
Memory Slots
•
4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (two available)
Expansion Slots
•
3 PCI slots (2 available)
•
1 PCI Express x16 Slot (available)
Expansion Bays
•
2 external 5.25"(one available)
•
1 external 3.5" (one available)
•
1 internal 3.5" (occupied)
External Ports
•
Front panel 9-in-1 memory card reader – [supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure
Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Microdrive, Memory Stick and Memory
Memory Stick Pro]
•
7 USB 2.0 port(s) (3 FRONT, 4 Back)
•
2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 FRONT, 1 back)
•
Microphone/line-in/line-out (Front and Back)
•
2 PS/2, Digital Audio (Out), LAN, Rear speaker out/Side speaker out/Center (subwoofer), VGA
VGA - Out (Back)