HP Pavilion P6140f

Description: The HP Pavilion P6140f is a Core 2 Quad-based, budget desktop PC.Compared to other budget PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $685.This system comes with 8 GB RAM, and a 1 TB hard disk.

Pros: Also, the 1 TB drive installed on this machine is larger when compared to the average desktop.Furthermore, this machine's Core 2 Quad based processor is quick enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.

Cons: Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared video memory tend to trade performance for price.

Suitability: Suited for homes or businesses where price is a concern.This model's product line was designed for home use.

Value: Notwithstanding its expensive price, this PC has great features for the money.However, this desktop combines fast processing with plenty of storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a value-oriented desktops with comparable speed is about 20% lower.

Suggestions: Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.

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• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: NP192AA#ABA

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Recommended Use Home use
• Product Form Factor Tower
• Width 7 in
• Depth 16.9 in
• Height 15.3 in
• Weight 9.7 lbs

• Processor

• Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 / 2.33 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel G33 Express
• Data bus speed 1333 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 8 GB / 8 GB (max)
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM
• Memory Speed 800 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance PC2-6400
• Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
• Configuration Features 4 x 2 GB

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
• Hard Drive (2nd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
• CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
• Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type Integrated
• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card
• Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Speaker(s) None

• Keyboard

• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse technology Optical
• Mouse interface USB

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Pocket Media Drive bay, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5"
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 0 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 2 ( 2 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI
• Interfaces 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 4 rear ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input, 3 x Audio - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 2 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front )

• Printer

• Type None

• Power

• Power device type Power supply

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Software My HP Games, HP MediaSmart DVD, Muvee Reveal Basic, HP MediaSmart Suite, HP Recovery Manager, Microsoft Works 9.0, CyberLink DVD Suite 6, EasyBits Magic Desktop, HP Help and Support Center, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows DVD Maker, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial)

• Card Reader

• Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, miniSD, Microdrive, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MultiMediaCardmobile, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.5

HP

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hp.com