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3.5 stars
"Good value but the review misses a couple things."
Pros: Core 2 duo, 2GB ram
Cons: Need better PS if you want to upgrade the video
Summary: The a1640n is an excellent value for what you get and I also agree that all you need to add is an inexpensive video card for an all around excellent computer. But... the power supply included will not handle ANY pci-e video card so ad an extra ~$100 on top of the video card. Also, as of Oct 26 Best Buy is including free upgrade to windows vista for any computer purchased.
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the computer comes with a 300W PS, which is fine for the ATI 256, but for a 512 card it would've required at least 350W.
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Thanks for the tip on the Power Supply upgrade required to add a better video card (surprised CNET didn't mention this). Why is this? I thought it was 350W PS in the a1640n - isn't this enough to power an nVidia GeForce 7900GS (the video card I plan to buy)? Is there a power cable from the PS that fits the video card? And how difficult is it in the a1640n to replace the PS? Thanks again for your help.

