Hp from walmart

[usbgtx550]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-500-GB-QP805AA-ABA/17270251
My mom wants to get this hp from walmart because it will be on sale for $300. I am curious on what socket the processor is because 1.6 GHz is just too slow. Also, what will be the general build quality, haven't owned a prebuilt computer in awhile.

 

[slhpss]

Socket BGA413

 

[avieor]

Honestly, I would never go cheap on a pc. I wouldn't buy this machine myself, but ofcourse, for your mother it may not make much of a difference to her. You can try convince to buy a custom build pc on a larger budget.

 

[slhpss]

that is a zecate processor... and though I can't say for sure it looks like FT1 is the socket used and you may be able to upgrade it to something if you can find it that supports bga413 (ft1)

 

[COLGeek]

The system in question will be a good general purpose system (e-mail, web browsing, word processing, etc). It will also be okay for watching movies/streaming. However, it is definitely not a gaming system nor a high performance rig, at all.

The value of the system is dependent on how it will be used.

 

[usbgtx550]

Yeah it would mainly be used for the internet. Assuming there isn't much I can do about the processor.

 

[COLGeek]

Yeah it would mainly be used for the internet. Assuming there isn't much I can do about the processor.

There really is no upgrade path for the CPU. That being said, this system is very suitable for internet use. It will use little power and will generate little heat and noise. In fact, it will likely be near silent when operating.

HPs, such as this one, aren't glamorous, but they tend to run trouble free for a very long time. Another plus for the intended user.

 

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