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HP Pavilion a6400z
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HP Pavilion a6400z

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Release date April 15, 2008 April 16, 2008 March 31, 2008 January 01, 2008
The Bottom Line eMachines T3646 is one of the cheapest desktops available, and unfortunately it shows. It offers some compelling performance, but basic capability is more important in budget systems, and we found this system came up short compared with others in its price range. Shuttle's KPC K-4500 has appeal as a prebuilt Linux PC for a tech-savvy owner to play around with or as a more or less accessible, basic computer to bestow upon a loved one (for whom you're willing to provide tech support). If you're aware of the potential pitfalls we recommend it, not least because it's so affordable. The eMachines T5254 costs less than similar systems from Dell and HP, and it outperforms them (in some cases), and uses less power while doing so. You can't configure it before making a purchase, but eMachines has chosen this system's specs wisely, and with a level of environmental consciousness that make it a very enticing deal. The price of the HP Pavilion a6400z is definitely tempting, but you'll be much better off if you spend a little bit more on the right upgrades. This $340 configuration compares well with other PCs in its price range, but for $80 more it becomes a much more compelling desktop. eMachines nailed the $300-$400 desktop with the T3642. It has a faster CPU, a larger hard drive, and is generally more capable than any other system in this price category. We would recommend it over anything else out there for the same price.
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Features
Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 6100 - 128 MB
Info unavailable NVIDIA GeForce 6100 - 128 MB
Info unavailable NVIDIA GeForce 6100 - 128 MB
Storage Removable None
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TV Tuner Type None
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Floppy Drive None
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Optical Storage (2nd) None
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Storage Controller Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Info unavailable Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
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Type Personal computer
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Hard Drive (2nd) - None
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Printer None
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Optical Storage DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM
Info unavailable DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM
Info unavailable DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
Info unavailable 1 year warranty
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RAM 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Info unavailable 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - SDRAM
1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300
Hard Drive (3rd) None
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Cache Memory