The Compaq GX5000Z series

[SupraSkylineSTI]

Ive been looking alot for this computer over the internet,but I cant really..find...anything.
TheGX5000Z series..doesnt..show..up..anywheree.on..google...or..this..website.
Please..tell..me..some..things..about..this.pc..
Ijust..ordered..on..for..myself..and..want..to..know..if..its..good
Specsare:


Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional with SP2
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Processor FREE UPGRADE from AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3500+ to 3800+
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Memory 1 GB DDR / PC3200 (2 DIMM)
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Hard Drive 250GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
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Primary CD/DVD Drive 16X max. DVD-ROM
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Secondary CD/DVD Drive Double Layer 8X DVD+RW/+R drive
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Front Productivity Ports 9-in-1 Card Reader + 1 USB
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Graphics Card 256MB DDR NVIDIA GeForceFX(TM) 6800 Ultra
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Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (no front audio ports)
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Keyboard Compaq Home Professional Keyboard
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Productivity Software None
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Costs..about..2099.99..dollars

 

[SupraSkylineSTI]

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[Aleksandar]

it looks nice man if you dont whant to make youre own comp cheaper this will do you good

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Its a compaq so it sucks already, also, it calls the video card a Geforce FX 6800 ultra......its just called the 6800 Ultra, the last model was called the FX

 

[SupraSkylineSTI]

Compaqs...dont...suck.....,....i..think..im..ganna..like..it

 

[eXopium]

Please don't get a compaq

I would highly reccomend just building your own computer, it's not difficult in the slightest.

 

[Aleksandar]

yeah but as you can se he is not capable of doint that so he feels safe getting a compaq
anyway a little of topic it is mu understanding that compaq is no longer HP owns it?

 

[eXopium]

I believe that is correct Aleksandar.

 

[SupraSkylineSTI]

why..shouldnt..i..get..a..compaq......are..they..that..bad..????
Please..tell..me..whats..wrong..with..it!

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Call their tech support 1 time and you will know why they suck so bad. Also, they use pretty low quality componants. Just remember, not all ram/motherboards/hdd etc are NOT created equal

 

[SupraSkylineSTI]

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[Sunner]

Originally posted by: RadiclDreamer
Call their tech support 1 time and you will know why they suck so bad. Also, they use pretty low quality componants. Just remember, not all ram/motherboards/hdd etc are NOT created equal

I don't know about their current consumer products, but their current business products are vastly superior compared to the stuff they had a few years ago, the old stuff did indeed suck.

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: Aleksandar
yeah but as you can se he is not capable of doint that so he feels safe getting a compaq
anyway a little of topic it is mu understanding that compaq is no longer HP owns it?

wrong...

straight from Compaq's site:

© 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

 

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[DIRTsquirt]

Sounds like a good fit.. If you arent comfotable building your own.
! gig of ram is a comfortable #
The 6800 is a very nice card.. and you can be assured it isnt onboard video, and that it comes with a agp slot.. cause the card is in it..
The only potential bads here I see is optical drives. usually oems use cheap junk like LG. but in the end optical drives are cheap and do have a warranty.
The bottom line here is this machine should be a nice machine. able to play doom 3 , will be a couple 3 years b4 you need a new one..
I agree with the sentiments re: compaq. if you cant find one from the likes of Alienware or someother that you can afford that meets the specs. buy this one
GL Happy computing..

 

[Mysticeti]

I tend to agree with DIRTsquirt. The mobo and other major components for the GX500Z all seem top shelf and the price isn't unreasonable. Sure you could probably build it for less but then you have the potential of dealing with multiple companies/warrantees (all pointing the finger at each other) should a problem arise.

In short: Looks like a very nice system for those people who have more money than time but don't have the $$$ to shop at the boutique vendors such as Alienware.

 

[Mysticeti]

I have to take back some of what I said. I decided to buy a GX5000Z and I ended up returning it after two days.

• First of all the system was DOA.
• When I opened the system to see why it was DOA I was shocked at how messy the wiring was. Turns out one of the SATA connectors had snapped off of the mobo. For some reason they had the SATA cables tied up in a extremely taught big bundle. At some point apparently the system must have been mishandled and the tension on the SATA connector was too much.
• The machine was way too loud even for a gaming machine. I suspect if they did a better job with cabling they could have backed on the fans.

Compaq was very good about letting me return it though.