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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
Pros: This computer has a lot of power and works really smooth. I play a few MMORPG's and I do not have any issues with lag nor any problems with the computer not being able to keep up with the games and then some.
Cons: The only software this computer comes loaded with is Vista.
The extra PCI Express slot faces the bottom of the case and is unusable without some type of adapter.
The personal media drive bay cannot be used with a case not shipped with the computer.Summary: The computer for its price is very nice, as l... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
Pros: Very fast QUAD processor + 5GB RAM
Cons: Power supply is too weak. Update the power supply when you can.
Summary: When I first got the system it would lock up ... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
"Guaranteed to crash once a day! Problem is Vista 64bit."
Pros: This machine screams!!
Cons: Power supply is weak (300W). Video card is pathetic. Vista crashes once a day.
Summary: How I fixed this was to replace power supply ... read more
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0.5 stars
Pros: Fairly satified with this computer until the hard drive died.
Cons: Missed the warranty by a month. HP would not honor replacement of the known defective hard drive. Segate ST37500630AS.
Summary: If you Google this hard drive there are other... read more
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4.0 stars
"Quick & afforodable computer"
Pros: great value
Cons: Only has one PCI x 16 !!!
Summary: if it had two PCI x16 I would have rated it a... read more

HP Pavilion Media Center m8530f:
