**Sold Out** HP-Debranded Athlon 64 X2 2.2ghz Media Machine - 1GB Ram, 250GB SATA & Lightscribe DVD Burner, Firewire, PCI-E, Keyboard, Mouse (No OS) - $218 shipped

[SP33DFR34K]

Computer Geeks [geeks.com] has a Debranded (Refurbished) HP Desktop Computer for $211 - $13 Code: X2DEAL = $198. Shipping starts at $11. Thanks Libertarian.
Specs:

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2 Dual Core Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 250GB SATA HDD
• SATA DVD-RW Drive w/ Lightscribe
• Integrated Video, Audio, Ethernet
• One 16x PCI-Express slot, Three PCI slots
• Keyboard and Mouse
• No operating system

[Libertarian]

This appears to be the HP Pavilion Media Center a1610n, though there are several similar models.

Here [hp.com] is the product info from from HP.
You can download the original drivers here [hp.com]

Some people may receive a slightly different model. Here is one that contains the same case, CPU, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, etc..but uses an MSI motherboard instead of an Asus. This is likely the Pavillion a1467 model [hp.com]

It uses slightly different drivers that can be found here. [hp.com]

*edit* It could also be the A1710 [hp.com]

All three models have virtually the same specs. For the technical people, please post what version you receive and what drivers you are using in the Wikipost above to help out other SD'ers

[getbigtony]

u might be able to build one at a comparable price with better parts for upgrading yourself and OCing as well
antec 300 case on front page for 50
be 2.3ghz cpu and mobo combo for 80-100
oem samsung 22x dvdrw drive for 25
psu deals for 40AR w/ more power; this is likely to be 350w at best
2gb ram for 20-40AR
500gb HD for 60

[Libertarian]

Quote from getbigtony : u might be able to build one at a comparable price with better parts for upgrading yourself and OCing as well antec 300 case on front page for 50 be 2.3ghz cpu and mobo combo for 80-100 oem samsung 22x dvdrw drive for 25 psu deals for 40AR w/ more power; this is likely to be 350w at best 2gb ram for 20-40AR 500gb HD for 60

That added up to a little over $300 after rebates, and you have to wait a few months for those rebates (around $80 worth).

No rebates and no time-consuming building hassle with this deal.

[403forbidden]

this is a great deal bordering on sizzling

I wonder what HP model this is?

[Dr.Murdoc]

pretty good deal

[cgigate]

it doesn't look like media center pc, no HDTV tuner , no remote.
Just a original PC

[getbigtony]

Quote from Libertarian : That added up to a little over $300 after rebates, and you have to wait a few months for those rebates (around $80 worth). No rebates and no time-consuming building hassle with this deal.

what i'm saying that with those parts, it'll blow this one out the water
i'm sure i can config a $200 machine equal to this, but this is a good deal for the build illiterate

[kns2c]

Quote from 403forbidden : this is a great deal bordering on sizzling I wonder what HP model this is?

It looks very much like Pavilion a1710n [hp.com]

[kns2c]

Quote from getbigtony : what i'm saying that with those parts, it'll blow this one out the water i'm sure i can config a $200 machine equal to this, but this is a good deal for the build illiterate

One could buy this deal and upgrade the components they don't like. For example, get 2GB (or even 4GB) of RAM and a 500GB hard drive for < $100 and even get some money back by selling the 250GB drive. That's doable even for an "illiterate".

[eugenile]

if you got in on frys selling those abit, msi, ecs am2 boards for $9
the 2.3ghz amd be x2 processor that was selling for $29 shipped by new egg
the thermaltake case for $30 from radioshack that included 400w or 450w powersupply, front panel 4fan control, cupholder and cig lighter port, 120m led fan, slot fan for vga card, 1 black light, 2 cathode lights, nice ide cable and 2-1 molex cable with led, and big blue orb heatsink fan
2gb (1gb x 2) can be found also at frys for $34 no rebate
500gb sata hdd 60-70
sata dvdrw $25-30

thats my setup, i bought the cheapest stuff without rebates cause i hate those, and it still turns out to be better with more OCing capabilities than the this HP.. of course throw in the misc stuff like keyboard, mouse, memory card reader and it prob be real close to the hp price, but choice is clear which wouuld still be a winner,

but this hp is still good for the price, if you werent lucky enough to get all the deals i got to build the cheap system, and don't want to deal with $80-100 rebates

[hoothrewpoo]

Quote from kns2c : It looks very much like Pavilion a1710n [hp.com]

you appear to be correct. Original release date December 15, 2006. Nice find.

[NYzGHeTToBoY]

Quote from getbigtony : u might be able to build one at a comparable price with better parts for upgrading yourself and OCing as well antec 300 case on front page for 50 be 2.3ghz cpu and mobo combo for 80-100 oem samsung 22x dvdrw drive for 25 psu deals for 40AR w/ more power; this is likely to be 350w at best 2gb ram for 20-40AR 500gb HD for 60

I wonder if it would be possible for me to put together my dream wife.