ok so reading this topic i have 2 system specs infront of me.. one seems the obvious better than the other but for some reason my mind has doubt.. so i thought id seek some people who maybe go you ****** its obviously that one or.. the opposite of its that one than i wont regret making this choice at a later date...

ok these are the 2 specs i want to know which one is going to peform better.. upgrading of the graphics card is something ill be doing no matter which one it is.. i just dont want to make a mistake lol. would you believe i have a diploma from college in I.T. :S? anyways here they are...

spec 1

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Q6600 2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache Windows Vista (R) Home Premium 3GB Memory 250GB Hard Drive Dual Layer DVD Rewriter NVIDIA GeForce 8400 6 USB connections 2 PCI Slots 1 No. of Firewire Connections Full product information about ADVENT T9610 Refurbished PC Base Unit Hide product information about ADVENT T9610 Refurbished PC Base Unit

Full specification Benefit
Processor Type Q6600
RAM Memory 3072 MB
Hard Disk Capacity 250 GB
Plug In Removable Hard Drive NO
Built-in Digital TV Tuner NO Enables you to watch Digital TV on your PC by connecting a external aerial socket
Remote Control NO Enables you to operate your equipment from a remote handset
802.11g Wireless Network Ready NO Allows you to connect to an existing wireless network such as in a office or a wireless hot spot
Graphics Description Intel Graphic Media Acce X3500
Built-In HP Docking Station NO
No of USB connections 6 The more connections the computer has the more equipment you can connect to your computer e.g. modem, printer, scanner, digital camera, PDA
No of PCI Slots 2 These slots are used to add hardware to your computer e.g. a video card
No. of Firewire Connections 1 High speed data transfer link for digital video and other media. Ideal for quickly downloading video images from a camcorder to PC
Keyboard YES
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse NO
Mouse YES
Software Titles Included WORKS 9 SE

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spec 2

Product Information
THIS IS A REFURBISHED PRODUCT AND COMES WITH A FULL 12 MONTHS WARRANTY.
This computer has been professionally checked & tested and refurbished to a like new standard. Reboxed with all accessories and offered to you at a fantastic saving. Limited Quantities - Hurry while stock lasts!


Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6420 2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 4MB Cache Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium 2048MB RAM Memory 400GB Hard Drive Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Drive 256MB ATI Radeon X1550 Graphics 802.11b/g Wireless Network Ready 8-In-1 Media Card Reader Full product information about PHILIPS MT5000 Refurbished PC Base Unit Hide product information about PHILIPS MT5000 Refurbished PC Base Unit

Full specification Benefit
Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6420
Clock-Speed 2.13GHz
Front Side BUS 1066MHz
Cache 4 MB
Operating-System Windows Vista Home Premium
RAM Memory 2048 MB
Hard Disk Capacity 400 GB
Optical Drive 1 Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Drive
802.11g Wireless Network Ready YES Allows you to connect to an existing wireless network such as in a office or a wireless hot spot
Graphics Memory 256 MB The higher the memory the better quality images you are display
Graphics Description ATI Radeon X1550
Speakers Included YES
Media Card Reader 8-In-1 Allows the computer to read and transfer files onto a digital media card often found in digital cameras
No of USB connections 6 The more connections the computer has the more equipment you can connect to your computer e.g. modem, printer, scanner, digital camera, PDA
No. of Firewire Connections 1 High speed data transfer link for digital video and other media. Ideal for quickly downloading video images from a camcorder to PC
Keyboard YES
Mouse YES
Height 355 mm
Width 180 mm
Depth 460 mm
Network LAN On Board LAN
Software Titles Included Microsoft Works 8.5
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just to let you know they are both priced at £350...

thanks in advance, a very confused male... chris

Hey Playmate and Welcome to PCHF. Could you tell me what this pc will be for? What applications you will be running?