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HP Pavilion Slimline s3200n

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  • Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ (2.5 GHz)
  • RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM
  • Hard drive: 320 GB Standard
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Price: $594.99
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We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Desktops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of desktop.

Desktops computer processors

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
IntelCore i7Very highGaming and graphics
AMDPhenomVery highGaming and graphics
IntelCore 2 QuadVery highGaming and graphics
AMDAthlonHighMainstream
IntelCore 2 DuoHighMainstream
AMDSempronMediumEntry level
IntelCeleronMediumEntry level
IntelPentium Dual CoreMediumEntry level
IntelAtomLowSmall form factor desktop
ViaC7-MLowSmall form factor desktop
IntelPentiumLowBudget
AMDOpteronVery highServer
IntelXeonVery highServer

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CNET product brief

Description: The HP Pavilion Slimline s3200n is an Athlon 64 X2-based, value-oriented desktop PC.Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is midpriced at around $690.This PC comes with 1 GB RAM, and a 320GB hard disk.

Pros: Has a nVidia GeForce 6150 SE graphics chip, which is somewhat better performing than some similarly priced PCs.Also, this PC has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A value-oriented PC, suited for basic computing tasks, such as word processing, e-mail, and web browsing.Preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD recorder.You can archive movies, images, wav files, and all the email from your cousin onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD burner.The nVidia GeForce 6150 SE based graphics on this computer will be fine for web-browsing and general purpose computing.

Value: In general, this PC's features are in line with its price.

Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).

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.

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