Well today i got a new desktop. yipee

[reece86]

hi today I decided to go out and buy a brand new pc, I was getting a bit sick of my acer aspire 5310 notebook it crashes on average every 2-3months lol.

I wanted something with a fair amount of ram and a pc with a tv tuner and a decent sized screen. so here is what I got tell me what you think, is it ok?
HP Pavilion p6160a Desktop PC (NZ014AA) - Specifications

Operating system installed
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Processor type
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E7400
• 2.80 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz
Cache
3 MB L2 Cache
Processor front side bus
1066 MHz
Chipset
nForce® 630i
Standard memory
4096 MB
Memory
DDR2
Memory slots
2 DIMM
Internal drives Internal drives
750 GB
Hard disk drive speed
(7200 rpm)
Storage controller
3G Serial ATA hard drive
Optical drive type
SuperMulti SATA Drive
Optical drive speed
SuperMulti SATA Drive with Lightscribe Technology, Double Layer (8.5GB): 16x DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 12x DVD+R DL, 12x DVD-R DL, 12x DVD-RAM, 16x DVD-ROM (max speed); 40x CDR, 32x CDRW, 40x CDROM (max speed)
Lightscribe
Lightscribe Included
System features Graphic subsystem name
nVidia GeForce G100 3D PCI-Express Graphics card
Video RAM
256MB dedicated graphics memory, HDMI and DVI capabilities. Up to 2047MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista®
Internal audio
Integrated Intel® High Definition Audio - 7.1 Surround Sound Ready
External I/O ports
6 USB 2.0 ports, 1 1394, 2 PS/2, 10/100 LAN
Expansion slots
1 PCI Express (x16), 2 PCI Express (x1), 1 PCI
Memory card device
15in1 memory card reader
Network interface
Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
Dimensions / weight / warranty Product weight
9.79 kg
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
429 (L) x 177 (W) x 387 (H) mm
Keyboard
HP Keyboard USB and HP Optical, 2-button USB scroller mouse
Remote control
HP Media Center Remote Control
Warranty
1 year limited (1 year part, 1 year onsite) warranty with up-and-running phone support for first 30 days
Software Software included
HP MediaSmart Software Suite, Cyberlink Power2Go, CyberLink PowerDirector, Norton Internet Security 2009 with 60 days subscription, Recovery CD Creator, Hard Drive based Application Recovery for reinstallation of applications and drivers, Hard Drive based System Recovery with option to keep user data files intact, PC Doctor, Preloaded Help & Support Center
PS. I get the win7 upgrade at the end of the month.

 

[Dave76]

hi today I decided to go out and buy a brand new pc, I was getting a bit sick of my acer aspire 5310 notebook it crashes on average every 2-3months lol.

I wanted something with a fair amount of ram and a pc with a tv tuner and a decent sized screen. so here is what I got tell me what you think, is it ok?
HP Pavilion p6160a Desktop PC (NZ014AA) - Specifications

Operating system installed
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Memory slots
2 DIMM

PS. I get the win7 upgrade at the end of the month.

Looks good to me

Only concern is the memory slots 2 DIMM. Usually it's 4 slots, you have 2x2GB so 4GB RAM. that will be good for now, but if you want to upgrade your RAM later, 2x4GB RAM is still expensive.

You will be happy with the performance you get with 4GB.

The Win7 upgrade is the cherry on top

 

[Antman]

A new machine is a nice thing to have. I'm glad you have a new toy.

 

[Tews]

A new machine is a nice thing to have. I'm glad you have a new toy.

Please, read all of the manuals before attempting anything!!!

 

[reece86]

its 32bit what does it take to make it 64bit for more ram?

 

[Tews]

If it is a 32bit processor, then nothing you can do will make it a 64bit processor...

Antism... You can lead a horse to water, but that doesn't make it a duck!

 

[zigzag3143]

reece

In order to find out if its capable go to grc.com/securable and dl the free app and run it. If it is 64bit you are going to need the 4 gigs orf ram.

Btw The most important you can do is to back up while the system is new and is most efficient.

 

[reece86]

thanks for the advice zig.

 

[zigzag3143]

thanks for the advice zig.

anytime. I cant begin to tell you how many ppl dont and lose their data every day.

 

[Antman]

That particular machine does have a Vista 64-bit driver download page.

 

[Dave76]

its 32bit what does it take to make it 64bit for more ram?

Your processor is good for 64bit, MOBO and controllers should be checked.

Most OEMs will send you a 64bit DVD for your same version OS, for free or a shipping charge. Just have to find it on their website or check their users forum, it's usually discussed there.

As Antman said, if it has a 64bit driver download page then it probably is 64bit capable.

This is for Win7 but Vista is very similar, checked one a couple of weeks ago.
You can check if it's 64bit capable by:
click Start Orb
Right click 'Computer'
Click 'Properties'
In the lower left corner Click 'Performance Information and Tools'
In the middle right side Click 'View and print detailed performance and system information'
The page that comes up will have it listed under 'System' it has 'System type - 64-bit operating system' if you have one, and '64bit Capable' specification if it is capable.

 

[reece86]

That particular machine does have a Vista 64-bit driver download page.

really Antman what does that mean? it can be turned into a 64bt machine?

 

[Dave76]

That particular machine does have a Vista 64-bit driver download page.

really Antman what does that mean? it can be turned into a 64bt machine?

I just edited my previous post with a way to check it from your computer...

 

[reece86]

here you go.

 

[Dave76]

View attachment 30452 here you go.

Your good to go M8

Check with HP on the 64bit DVD details, and your set.

Don't forget to do as zigzag3143 suggested and make a complete Disk0 backup in the first day or two.

 

[reece86]

so i should ask for a 64bit version on win7 when i make my order for my free copy of win7?

 

[Tews]

Yes.

 

[reece86]

thankyou guys for all your help.

 

[Dave76]

thankyou guys for all your help.

Welcome,

Just ask your questions when they come up.

Look through the tutorials here, they are extensive and very well done

 

[Antman]

Here are two sites you will enjoy.

64bit and x64 - 64bit Software

Catalogue of 64-bit Software