Help me choose a new PC

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so this is the one I settled on.

eMachines Media Center Desktop with AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3500+

Model: T6524



This desktop's 8-in-1 digital media manager and Windows XP Media Center 2005 software make it easy to transfer digital photos and play digital music. If games are your thing, you'll enjoy how the graphics bring your favorite games to life.

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AMD Athlon™ 64 processor 3500+* with 64-bit platform; 2000MHz system bus with Enhanced Virus Protection for Windows XP SP2, and HyperTransport™ Technology


1GB PC3200 DDR memory for multitasking power, expandable to 4GB


Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL media; 48x maximum speed CD-ROM drive

Product Features








AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing, including today's 32-bit and tomorrow's 64-bit software




512KB L2 cache memory for efficient system processing




200GB hard drive (7200 rpm)




ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 graphics with PCI Express expansion slot and up to 128MB DDR shared video memory; Dolby 5.1-channel support (6-channel sound)




7 total high-speed USB 2.0 ports, including one in the integrated 8-in-1 digital media manager; also supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and Microdrive




2 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interfaces, front and rear accessible, for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity




Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networking interface with RJ-45 connector; V.92 high-speed data/fax modem




Multimedia keyboard, 2-button wheel mouse and amplified stereo speakers

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Picture It! 10, CyberLink PowerDVD, Nero 6 Suite and more