The second one is better, as it has a standalone video card (versus integrated on the first), it has a faster processor, and double the hard drive space. However, it is about double the price of the first one. In that regard alone, I'd go for the first one.
Hi everybody,
I am choosing a desktop computer and there are two HP's in particular that I am trying to compare. Need some feedback as to which is better. Price also considered.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200005+400547&Ne=400000&product_code=339561&Pn=Pavilion_a1540n_Minitower
and..
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200005+400547&Ne=400000&product_code=339557&Pn=Pavilion_m7680n_TV_Minitower
Thanks,
ba

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