Description:
Fully equipped and ready to run without additional accessories, the Compaq Presario S3040SE-B Desktop PC delivers a complete package of Pentium 4-based computing at a very reasonable price. Users who regularly push the capabilities of their PC with complex business applications or 3-D graphics may want to upgrade both the memory and the graphics card, but the Presario S3040SE-B is otherwise a great choice for those who need a solid and all-inclusive mid-level machine at a price that won't break the bank. Powered by a capable 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor, the system certainly doesn't lack raw speed. However, Compaq has opted to pair this CPU with just 256 MB RAM and an integrated Intel Extreme Graphics chipset with 64 MB shared (not dedicated) video memory. For this reason, the unit can't be regarded as a high-end professional or gaming machine. Nevertheless, the average home of home office user or student should find it packs enough power for most general tasks. For your data handling needs, the Presario S3040SE-B includes an adequate 60 GB hard disk, a 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive through which you can burn and listen to audio CDs, archive your data and enjoy the latest movies. And if you don't want to search about for a monitor or set of speakers, you won't need to. The package includes a space-efficient 15-inch flat-screen display (1024 by 768 resolution) with built-in entry-level stereo speakers. The Presario S3040SE-B features a variety of amenities to enhance your computing experience, including six high-speed USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals, a convenient Presario Internet keyboard with hotkeys, a no-hassle two button optical mouse (no moving parts), serial and parallel "printer" ports, an integrated 56K modem for basic Internet and email access, and a 10/100 Base-Y Fast Ethernet port for speedy network interaction and e-communication. To help get you started, Compaq has pre-installed a variety of software applications, including Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Microsoft Money 2003, Microsoft Works 7.0, and Quicken Financial Center.
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