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Summary: alaTest collected and analyzed 2 reviews of HP Pavilion p6140f from international magazines and websites and compared these to 65046 reviews for other Desktops. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 100/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
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Editors' rating: 70
Summary: If you're looking for a bit more "oomph" from your desktop PC, the quad-core-equipped HP Pavilion p6140f gives you the power to edit photos and videos quickly at a reasonable price.
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Desktop computer memory size
One GB of memory is the recommended minimum to run Windows 7 and additional memory will make multitasking and graphics run smoother. Business workstations are apt to have a lot more memory to run industrial strength software. Choosing a lower memory configuration may save you money; however, most of the highest-rated desktop computers on CNET have 2GB.
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The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and the best test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as undescriptive as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core i7 | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Phenom | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Small form factor desktop |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
| AMD | Opteron | Very high | Server |
| Intel | Xeon | Very high | Server |
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CNET product brief
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.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
