PC Question

Yasko · February 24th, 2012, 12:47 AM

Is this a good pc for under $500?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-Six...item1e6b898d25

sombo · February 24th, 2012, 12:53 AM

It looks good on paper. However, I have learned to not trust the quality of HP computers. The quality they are known for in printers is for some reason usually lacking in their computers.

Gorilla25 · February 24th, 2012, 01:02 AM

^+1

bkh2 · February 24th, 2012, 03:20 AM

I find that the areas where pre-built computers save on costs is the motherboard and power supply. The CPU, GPU and other components are usually from better manufacturers and are of better quality. All the other features (like packaged peripherals and media drives) seem like a good deal for someone who wants a versatile low-maintenance PC.

It might be worth it to get that and upgrade the power supply and/or mobo to a $50-$75 brand name unit, but if you wanted a zero-hassle PC, this may be counterintuitive.

Toly · February 24th, 2012, 04:08 AM

If you are going to replace mobo, might as well built an entire PC yourself.
I worked at a software division of HP, it totally sucked. I wouldn't trust their HW, either. Cheap b**ds.

road_rascal · February 24th, 2012, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sombo

It looks good on paper. However, I have learned to not trust the quality of HP computers. The quality they are known for in printers is for some reason usually lacking in their computers.

I've found it the other way around. The HP laptop I bought my wife 5 years ago is still running flawlessly. Same with the one I bought my daughter 2 years ago. However, the last 2 HP printers I bought are junk.

Yasko · February 24th, 2012, 08:52 PM

Thanks. I think I'll pass on this deal. I'm seeing to many bad reviews.

kyrider · February 24th, 2012, 09:20 PM

On board graphics memory:-(

Keep looking.

Or you can try this.....

Link to original page on YouTube.

Yasko · February 25th, 2012, 06:35 AM

Thanks, there are very good deal around, with a little research.

Mocha Man · March 2nd, 2012, 01:02 AM

First off, I know that I'm a little late to this thread as I see that the bidding has ended on eBay, but for future reference: HP is actually a good-quality brand (IMO at least). I have to fix everyone's computers that I know and I don't think I've ever had to fix an HP. However, the only thing that I would be aware of on a computer tower like that is the AMD processor it uses. AMD processors are great for gaming and animation (what I'm majoring in in college, and yes, I am a geek) but when it comes to basic use they have a tendency to overheat easily due to the amount of power they require to put into running efficiently. I've always been a fan of Macs (probably way too expensive) but any other tower that uses an Intel processor is a fairly safe bet as they're mainly used for basic web browsing and computer use. In simple terms, 1 TB 8GB DDR3 basically means that this computer is monstrously fast but the only thing that would keep me from getting it would be the processor. I hope this helped for the future and I didn't sound too nerdy while writing it hahaha

Apex · March 2nd, 2012, 02:26 AM

I've owned HP and Compaq....they don't use great components. The longest running Compaq I have owned started acting up in a big way after 2 years. I still have a computer I built that is 7 years old and still runs great. My latest build is my main PC, and it flies.

I'll stick with my current setup for now:
Desktop: PC (for gaming, movies and iTunes library)
Laptop: Mac (for everything else)

Mocha Man · March 2nd, 2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I've owned HP and Compaq....they don't use great components. The longest running Compaq I have owned started acting up in a big way after 2 years.

Agreed. Compaqs are COMPLETE GARBGE

CynicalC · March 2nd, 2012, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocha Man

Agreed. Compaqs are COMPLETE GARBGE

What specific components that they use would you say are inferior to their dell, hp or toshiba counterparts?

Apex · March 2nd, 2012, 04:56 AM

HP and Compaq are the same thing, so I can't see anyone favoring one over the other.

I like splurging on the mobo and all that. A good quality mobo will last so long it isn't even funny. None of the cheap stuff. I do not spend less than $100 on a mobo. I make sure it is using higher quality (more robust) components on it. Last thing I need is a single resistor starting to go bad to give me a ton of problems.

Build your own, use good stuff in it, and it will run for a long time.

sombo · March 2nd, 2012, 05:13 AM

I had one compaq...... only one. Right at the end of the very short warranty, the bloody hard drive died. This was not even a year old since at the time their warranty didn't even last a year. Well I found out the hard way why the warranty didn't last a year.

February 24th, 2012, 12:47 AM	#1
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	PC Question Is this a good pc for under $500? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elite-Six...item1e6b898d25

March 2nd, 2012, 02:26 AM	#11
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I've owned HP and Compaq....they don't use great components. The longest running Compaq I have owned started acting up in a big way after 2 years. I still have a computer I built that is 7 years old and still runs great. My latest build is my main PC, and it flies. I'll stick with my current setup for now: Desktop: PC (for gaming, movies and iTunes library) Laptop: Mac (for everything else) __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 2nd, 2012, 04:56 AM	#14
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	HP and Compaq are the same thing, so I can't see anyone favoring one over the other. I like splurging on the mobo and all that. A good quality mobo will last so long it isn't even funny. None of the cheap stuff. I do not spend less than $100 on a mobo. I make sure it is using higher quality (more robust) components on it. Last thing I need is a single resistor starting to go bad to give me a ton of problems. Build your own, use good stuff in it, and it will run for a long time. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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February 24th, 2012, 12:53 AM	#2
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	It looks good on paper. However, I have learned to not trust the quality of HP computers. The quality they are known for in printers is for some reason usually lacking in their computers.

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Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	^+1

February 24th, 2012, 03:20 AM	#4
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	I find that the areas where pre-built computers save on costs is the motherboard and power supply. The CPU, GPU and other components are usually from better manufacturers and are of better quality. All the other features (like packaged peripherals and media drives) seem like a good deal for someone who wants a versatile low-maintenance PC. It might be worth it to get that and upgrade the power supply and/or mobo to a $50-$75 brand name unit, but if you wanted a zero-hassle PC, this may be counterintuitive.

February 24th, 2012, 04:08 AM	#5
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	If you are going to replace mobo, might as well built an entire PC yourself. I worked at a software division of HP, it totally sucked. I wouldn't trust their HW, either. Cheap b**ds.

February 24th, 2012, 08:52 PM	#7
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks. I think I'll pass on this deal. I'm seeing to many bad reviews.

February 24th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#8
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	On board graphics memory:-( Keep looking. Or you can try this..... Link to original page on YouTube.

February 25th, 2012, 06:35 AM	#9
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks, there are very good deal around, with a little research.

March 2nd, 2012, 01:02 AM	#10
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	First off, I know that I'm a little late to this thread as I see that the bidding has ended on eBay, but for future reference: HP is actually a good-quality brand (IMO at least). I have to fix everyone's computers that I know and I don't think I've ever had to fix an HP. However, the only thing that I would be aware of on a computer tower like that is the AMD processor it uses. AMD processors are great for gaming and animation (what I'm majoring in in college, and yes, I am a geek) but when it comes to basic use they have a tendency to overheat easily due to the amount of power they require to put into running efficiently. I've always been a fan of Macs (probably way too expensive) but any other tower that uses an Intel processor is a fairly safe bet as they're mainly used for basic web browsing and computer use. In simple terms, 1 TB 8GB DDR3 basically means that this computer is monstrously fast but the only thing that would keep me from getting it would be the processor. I hope this helped for the future and I didn't sound too nerdy while writing it hahaha

March 2nd, 2012, 05:13 AM	#15
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I had one compaq...... only one. Right at the end of the very short warranty, the bloody hard drive died. This was not even a year old since at the time their warranty didn't even last a year. Well I found out the hard way why the warranty didn't last a year.