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Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.00GHz Processor (E8400, 6MB CACHE)

by Flavio85 Feb 15, 2010 7:27AM PST

Hey guys I am not a computer expert, im trying to get a decent computer for less than $350. I want something thats decent on graphics so that i can watch movies in HD and multi-task. Like watch a video on youtube while i am video chatting on skype or something. I just want the tower, i already have the rest. Also I have a 22" screen, im not sure how it will look in it. I was looking at this for $339

Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.00GHz Processor (E8400, 6MB CACHE

4GB (4096MB) of RAM

750GB Hard Drive

DVD-RW Burner Drive (Plays & Burns DVD's/CD's)

ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro PCI-Express x16 256MB Video Card Installed!

8 Total USB 2.0 Ports, 2 in Front

Internet Explorer and AVG Antivirus to surf the internet (internet provider required). Windows vista business.
PowerDVD & Nero Burning Suite to watch and create your own DVD's & CD's.

OpenOffice Suite which is compatible with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Powerpoint files.

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That's my wife's machine.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 15, 2010 8:54AM PST

The ATI 2400 is a little weak for gaming but will do what you asked. Again, it's a gamer that would quibble.

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