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Purchased Compaq SR1420NX desktop - is this an okay model?

Jul 24, 2005 11:46PM PDT

I read Office Depot had a great clearance on computers. Unfortunately, by the time I got there the Compaq Desktop display SR 1420NX was the only one left. After rebates, it was only $212.

We'll mostly use it for word processing, surfing the internet and photo editing. It's replacing an old 98 Gateway.

Any thoughts before my 14 days is up? I don't want a $200.00 headache. It has a Celeron D processor, DVD/CD burner, 80G hard drive, 512 RAM. No monitor included.

Thanks for any advice.

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cannot find specs
Jul 25, 2005 12:02AM PDT

thus far I cannot locate specs for that model

but i'm guessing it should be fine

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fine for what you do
Jul 25, 2005 12:23AM PDT

Just don't expect to game on it because of the lack of an AGP slot.

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When you say gaming - can it do Sims type games?
Jul 25, 2005 12:39AM PDT

We don't do much gaming but my kids have several of the Sims....

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RE:
Jul 25, 2005 3:26AM PDT

Suggest you get a gfx card upgrade. Nvdia 5500 128-bit. Around $100 at newegg. If can't, get 5200 should be less than $50.

Roger

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Re: Gaming
Jul 25, 2005 4:26AM PDT

The SR1420NX was introduced Feb 16, 2005.
It has a Intel 845GV chipset and Integrated graphics.
Maybe someone who has the Intel Extreme Integrated graphics can tell you if it will handle Sims type games if they have the games.

There is no AGP or PCI-Express x16 slot, so to upgrade the Integrated on board graphics, you would have to get a PCI video card (again note when you buy...no AGP or PCIe card).

Roger mentioned the Nvidia 5200 and 5500, but they would have to be in the PCI versions. The highest you can go in PCI is Nvidia 5700LE, which I would suggest.

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OK by me...
Jul 25, 2005 7:41AM PDT
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Thanks everyone - I feel better about this purchase now!
Jul 25, 2005 10:57AM PDT

I think it will be fine for what we want if for - has to be better than our old Gateway that keeps crashing!

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This is a good model
Jul 30, 2005 3:39AM PDT

i have the very same model like you and it can run very good. I played Unreal Tornament 2003 on it. i also played 7 different mmorpg games and it still runs fine and the same speed like when i got it