Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)

Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)
Manufacturer: Compaq
Product Type: Personal Computer

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Product Description
Like most of its compatriots in Compaq's expansive Presario S5000nx series of computers, the Presario S5000nx Desktop PC is intended for light- to medium-use situations where cost is the overriding factor. However, being the entry-level model of what is essentially an entry-level series, this unit is definitely not recommended for anything other than the absolute basics. Its price is certainly right, but if you intend to go beyond such general duties as word processing, homework and email, you should either check into another Compaq model or upgrade key components.

The Presario S5000nx Desktop is driven by a price-conscious Intel Celeron processor operating at 2.5 GHz -- an adequately fast CPU but not nearly as capable or as forward-looking as Intel's flagship processor, the Pentium 4. Compaq has added the bare minimum of RAM memory -- 128 MB (upgradeable to 1 GB) - and an integrated Intel Extreme Graphics controller with just 32 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory. As such, the system is not intended for 3-D games, 3-D graphics, multitasking, or even marginally demanding business applications.

To store and transfer your data, the Presario S5000nx Desktop is equipped with a smallish 40 GB hard disk, a convenient 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a CD-RW drive that supports CD burning and playing but no DVD operations. The system features a variety of connectivity options, including serial and parallel ports, a 56K V.90 flex modem for low-speed communication, a high-speed 10-Mbps/100-Mbps Ethernet network port for high-speed LAN and Internet access, and a half-dozen fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals. Compaq has not included a FireWire port (normally used for fast data downloads from digital camcorders). Monitor and speakers are sold separately, thus allowing you to choose from the many options available today.

Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)

Average customer rating:

Very upgradabe for minor cost
amazing pc
Solid starting machine... just add RAM!
Would be zero stars if possible.
Compaq Presario S5000nx

Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Compaq
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Amazon.com Product Description

Like most of its compatriots in Compaq's expansive Presario S5000nx series of computers, the Presario S5000nx Desktop PC is intended for light- to medium-use situations where cost is the overriding factor. However, being the entry-level model of what is essentially an entry-level series, this unit is definitely not recommended for anything other than the absolute basics. Its price is certainly right, but if you intend to go beyond such general duties as word processing, homework and email, you should either check into another Compaq model or upgrade key components.

Customer Reviews:

Very upgradabe for minor cost.......2004-10-28

This PC is very solid performer. As other have stated it comes pretty bare bones for $400-$500 dollars. (...)
I upgraded to 1GB, added an internal DVD +RW burner, added a PC TV Card, added a 128MB graphics card and a Firewire card. I also have a 120GB external hard drive and an external HP 300e DVD burner. I also use a digital camera and camcorder. With the exception of the NVIDIA Graphics card I used rebates on the other upgrades.

The machine now SMOKES!!!

I burn CDs & DVDs, edit videos, watch TV, download using Comcast cable at 400kbs and surf the WEB - all at the same time with little or very minimal processor delay.

I have been very happy with the machine. If I had bought a similiarly configured machine I would have paid hundreds more.

My best suggestion for those interested in this or a similar machine is make sure you have plenty of memory - I suggest 1GB is the best investment you can make. Also, 40GB drive is too small for today's apps.

I would not recommend this machine as it comes out of the box unless all you want to do is surf the WEB on a dial-up modem and do simple word processing.

amazing pc.......2004-06-14

i love this pc i got it as a birthday present and it is awsome. it runs multiple files so easily.mine came with 248 MB of ram and 2.60 GHZ i got it at wall-mart for $500.the only reason i gave it 4 stars is because it does not run games to perfectly.but,it downloads things(like songs,and games) very fast.all around a good computer(even though it is a little noisy)
p.s. i love the burner/compact disk combo drive

Solid starting machine... just add RAM!.......2004-05-08

This is a solid starter computer.

Note the two different cosmetic faces this computer can have.

All you need to do is add ram. I added a 512mb PC2100 chip ($99 05/04) to this machine and it flies. I can play Madden 2004 just fine. Regularly, I will have opera full of windows, adobe photoshop, macromedia dreamweaver, winamp, seti@home, antivirus, two messenger programs running... and the computer is well under control. I can flip back and forth to windows with ease without any problems. If you want to play the latest games, then ofcourse, you're to need a better machine with a dedicated video card, but otherwise this is a great machine for 95% of tasks. The case has a small footprint, which I like. Note that I didn't use the modem, but the onboard network card is fine and I threw a second hard drive in with ease.

The front USB ports are handy.

Would be zero stars if possible........2004-04-27

This was supposed to be a new computer, however, when it arrived, the box said that it was refurbished.

The modem did not work.

The customer service was poor. Obtaining a return authorization was like pulling teeth.

Other that that, everything was great!!!

My recommendation -- do not buy from Compaq or Office Depot.

Compaq Presario S5000nx.......2004-01-03

This is a great machine for the price and I have had no problems with it so far. I upgraded the Ram to 256mb for a net cost of $40 over the purchase price...still a good deal! The Intergrated Intel graphics now uses up to 64mb of shared Ram rather than the 32mb when just 128mb Ram is installed. I picked this machine up at Radio Shack and mated it to a Samsung Syncmaster 753DF monitor. The support from Compaq is easy to access and the documentaion is clear. The machine does not ship with recovery disks..so I burnt my own following the instructions (6 disks) which took about 45 minutes. So what if it is not the best gaming machine around..that's what I have an X-box for! For my purposes, the S5000nx does the basics very well (WP, e-mail, I-net, tunes, burning, etc) at a hard to beat price.

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