[tsukihanyou]

Okay. I know pretty much nothing about the specifications of computers. So, I have little to no idea if the computer I'm looking into is good or not. It would be really appreciated if someone could let me know if for the price (a little under $500) this is a good computer. Oh, and I realize Vista sucks, but I can't get anything else, so...
Anyway...
Here are the specs:

Processor Brand
Intel®
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Processor
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
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Processor Speed
1.8GHz
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System Bus
800MHz
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Cache Memory
1MB at die Level 2
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System Memory (RAM)
1GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
4GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR2 SDRAM
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Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
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Hard Drive Size
320GB
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Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
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Video Memory
128MB (dedicated); up to 251MB (allocated by Windows Vista)
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MPEG
Yes
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Audio
High-definition (6-speaker support)
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Modem
56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
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Network Card
Built-in high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
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Wireless Networking
None
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Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL, 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 40x32x40 CD-ROM
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Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
No
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Total Expansion Bays
External: 1 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"); Internal: 2 (3.5")
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Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25"); Internal: 1 (3.5")
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Total Expansion Slots
1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 2 DDR2
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Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
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USB 2.0 Ports
6 (2 front, 4 rear)
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IEEE 1394 Ports
None
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S-Video Outputs
None
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Serial Ports
None
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Parallel Ports
None
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Game Ports
None
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Keyboard Description
Compaq
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Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
Compaq scroll mouse
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Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
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Software Included
HP Photosmart Essential; Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe; Microsoft Works 9.0 and more

Thanks for the help! Oh, and does anyone know how you get a computer downgraded to XP? Do you just ask the store to do it? Will it cost more?

[nuaeman]

That spec suppose to be good. Its not so hard to get computer downgrade to XP but you need to reformat I think. If you afford to pay it doenst matter to ask store to do it. Normally the cost not so high.

[ferrija1]

The processor and RAM are the bottlenecks of that system. Get at least at Core 2 Duo and 2GB of RAM. A video card with 256MB of VRAM would help a lot, too.