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A fast CPU, commonly referred to as a processor, aids in multi-tasking when a variety of applications must be opened at once. Some systems include multi-core power processors, while others have single core processors. A strong efficient processor is a must for all business computers; however rarely is the cutting-edge, most expensive processor needed.
Memory-Storage
Memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used applications and information. A business computer needs at minimum 1GB of RAM. A larger amount of RAM, up to 2GB, is strongly suggested.
The hard drive must be large enough to handle the installation of numerous productivity applications such as Microsoft Word and QuickBooks as well as store documents, spreadsheets, email, sensitive data and more. 160GB hard drive will efficiently store what is needed but more should be considered if your business network lacks a server where users store their data.
Video/Audio
Though not mission-critical to the average office user, video and audio capabilities are a must. Internet connectivity requires the ability to display graphics. Viewing training videos or other instructional media is a common office event. Most business machines come with more than enough audio and video capabilities. However, it is important to make certain the box you are purchasing does fulfill your audio and video needs. Things to consider about video and audio capabilities are whether they are built into (integrated to) the machine's mother board, or if they are a dedicated (sometimes called discrete) plug-n-play type device.
With the integrated method, memory is shared with the system memory and can sometimes drain other resources and slow applications. The integrated method works well for most business users. In contrast, the discrete system has dedicated memory that is not shared with the system memory. The discrete implementation is important to users who routinely use such applications as Adobe Photoshop or AutoCAD.
Additional Features
When looking at additional features, things like the computer's operating system are considered -- Mac, Windows XP Windows 7 and others. Optical devices like DVD players, security features, the ability to upgrade and expand, as well as USB ports are just a few things that also need to be taken into account.
Support/Warranty
One of the most significant areas to think about is Support/Warranty. When something goes wrong with your machine you want to be able to quickly access support, and gain replacement hardware in the event of failure, in an expedient manner so that your business doesn't suffer.
The best manufacturers provide quality help and support through email, phone and online chat. They also provide up to three-year warranties at no additional cost. Most manufacturers also provide extended warranty coverage as well as offer longer support contracts at an additional cost.
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Elite (1000i) - Intel Core i3 Dual Core 2.93GHz, H55 Chipset, 2GB DDR3 RAM, Int Video, 250GB HDD, DVD�RW, Win 7 Pro 32-Bit
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$565.00 |
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Elite (4000i) - Intel Core i5 Quad Core 2.80GHz, P55 Chipset, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 512MB Video Card, 500GB HDD, DVD�RW, Win 7 Pro 64-Bit
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$791.00 |
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Elite (6000i) - AMD X6 Six-Core 2.80GHz, 790X Chipset, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 1GB Video Card, 500GB HDD, DVD�RW, Win 7 Pro 64-Bit
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$791.00 |
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Hewell Packard 8200 Elite Small Form Factor i7-2600 3.4GHz vPro 2x2GB 500GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional
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$1,268.24 |
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Hewlet Packard HPE h9-1020a Mini Tower Desktop Computer Intel Core i7-2600 16GB 2TB 7200RPM Blu-Ray TV Tuner 802.11bgn AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 15 in 1 Card Reader Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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$2,690.69 |
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Hewlett Packard4000 Pro Small Form FactorE7600 4GB 320 DVDRW Windows 7 Professional, No Monitor
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$712.27 |
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Hewlett Packard 4000 Pro Small Form Factor E8400 4GB 320 DVDRW Windows 7 Professional
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$743.74 |
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Hewlett Packard 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC AMD Athlon II X2 B24 4GB 160GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional Small Form Factor + includes 19" Wide Screen Monitor
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$1,030.12 |
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Hewlett Packard 6200 PRO Small Form Factor i7-2600 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive DVDRW WIN 7 Profesional
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$1,566.73 |
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Hewlett Packard 8100 Elite Small Form Factor PC i7-860 2GB RAM 250GB Hard Drive XPP DG Windows 7 Professional
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$1,047.95 |
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Hewlett Packard 8200 Micro Tower PC i7-2600 vPro 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive Windows 7 Profesional (No Monitor)
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$1,433.98 |
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Hewlett Packard Compaq 8200 Elite Small Form Factor i5-2400 250GB Hard Drive 4GB Memory Windows 7 Professional
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$991.31 |
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Hewlett Packard HPE h8-1130a Desltop Computer Intel Core i7-2600 8GB 1TB 7200RPM Blu-Ray TV Tuner 802.11bgn NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 2GB 15 in 1 Card Reader Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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$1,703.11 |
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Hewlett Packard Pavilion p6-2055a Intel Core i7-2600 4GB RAM 1TB Hard Drive 7200rpm DVDRW NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 1GB Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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$1,247.26 |
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HP 6000 Pro SFF E8400 2GB 160 DVDRW W7 Pro
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$838.15 |
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HP 6005 Pro Micro Tower PC AMD II X2 B24 2GB 160 Windows 7 Professional
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$865.43 |
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HP 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC AMD Athlon II X2 B24 4GB 160GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional
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$1,133.89 |
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HP 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC AMD Athlon II X2 B24 4GB 160GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional Small Form Factor + includes 22" Monitor
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$1,061.59 |
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HP 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC AMD II X2 B24 2GB 160 W7Pro
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$1,081.71 |
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HP 6005 Pro Small Form Factor PC AMD II X2 B24 4GB 160 Windows 7 Professional+ includes 19" Monitor
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$1,061.59 |
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HP 6200 Intel Core i3-2120M 3.3GHz 4GB 250GB 7200 DVDRW SM Small Form Factor Windows 7 Home Premium
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$757.22 |
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HP 6200 Micro Tower PC i5-2400 4GB 250GB W7 Profesional (No Monitor)
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$1,326.58 |
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HP 6200 Microtower PC i7-2600 4GB RAM 500GB HDD W7Pro (No Monitor)
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$1,566.73 |
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HP 6200 Pro Small form Factor PC i3-2120 4GB RAM 500 Hard Drive Vista HM
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$740.59 |
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HP 6200 Small Form Factor PC i3-2120 2GB 250GB W7Pro
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$1,246.52 |
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HP 6200 Small Form Factor PCi5-2400 4GB 250GB W7Pro (No Monitor)
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$1,326.58 |
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HP 8000 Small Form Factor PC E8400 2GB 160 DVDRW W7 Pro
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$838.15 |
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HP 8200 Micro Tower PC i3-2100 2GB 250GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional
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$1,095.16 |
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HP 8200 MT i5-2400 vPro 4GB 250GB W7 Pro
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$1,186.42 |
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HP 8200 Small Form Factor PC i3-2100 2GB 250GB DVDRW Windows 7 Professional
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$1,047.95 |
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HP Z210 89% i7-2600 WorkStation Mini Tower PC 8GB 4x2GB DDR3-1333 1000GB Q400 DVDRW Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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$1,909.18 |
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Asus V3-P5G43 Barebone System (No CPU, RAM and HDD),
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$293.21 |
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Asus V3-P5G45 Barebone System (No CPU, RAM and HDD), Intel G45, 300W PSU
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$344.44 |
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Barebone P6-P7H55E H55 DDR3 LGA1156
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$236.76 |
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Shuttle SX58J3 Barebone XPC, Intel X58/ICH10R LGA1366, 4x DDR3, 2x PCI-E 2.0 x16, 7.1 Ch HD Audio, eSATA,USB,GbE LAN, 500W PSU
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$582.06 |
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