It’s secretive, it’s elusive, it’s the “HP Debranded Dual-Core Pentium D”!  This HP Debranded refurbished desktop computer maintains a mild-mannered exterior which hides a powerful dual-core 3.0GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a massive 250GB SATA hard drive.  The included DVD-RW drives allows you to do everything from burning CDs to backing-up data, and a built-in memory card reader supports seven popular types of storage media.  Five available PCI slots and 1 PCI x16 slot mean that upgrade possibilities are almost limitless, so this is a budget-priced desktop which can be modified to meet most home or office needs.

This is a very powerful computer which is priced at a low $459.99, so it comes with a few caveats.  The first issue is that this unit doesn’t ship with an operating system, although you may have an unused copy of your favorite OS that you can install.  After that, you’ll need to locate the necessary device drivers, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll need to find a DVD decoder.  Software is certainly available to remedy these issues, but this isn’t a desktop for beginners.  If you’re familiar with computers and don’t mind looking under the hood occasionally, set-up should be relatively straight-forward.  The other accessories you’ll need to add-on are a monitor (not really a surprise) and speakers.  You’ll also need to purchase your choice of software if you want to use the DVD-burning capabilities of the DVD-RW drive.

Don’t let the negatives outweigh the positives, though.  With 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive, this computer is a great price.  Six USB ports, a Firewire port, an RJ-45 Ethernet port, and an S-video TV-out port give you plenty of options now, with plenty of upgrade options for the future.  You’ll get a keyboard, mouse, and power cord, so you’ll be able to start tinkering the day your new computer arrives.  This is a super offer for the right buyer, and it’s available exclusively at Geeks.com. 

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