Compaq Presario 6027US Desktop (2.0-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB hard drive)

Some consumers don't mind paying a little extra for the privilege of owning the absolute latest state-of-the-art gear. For the rest of us, there's the Compaq Presario 6027US desktop. Fast and powerful, while just a notch or two removed from the cutting edge, the Presario 6027US is an affordable yet proficient machine that should handle all but the most demanding applications.

For this model, Compaq has selected a 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 256 KB of Level 2 cache. This speedy CPU is the brains of a capable processing engine that also features 512 MB of fast DDR DRAM (expandable to a whopping 2 GB) and an integrated 48 MB Intel Extreme Graphics chip. The system bus speed is a reasonable 266 MHz. In plain English, the Presario 6027US is ready to run virtually any application currently on the market, although ardent gamers or animators may want to add a faster graphics card at a later date.

Sporting a substantial 80 GB hard disk, the unit offers plenty of onboard storage space for all your programs and files. It also features a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive for your smaller applications and a 24x (write) CD-RW drive through which you can record and play audio CDs and transfer and archive your data. Compaq has not included a monitor or speakers, allowing you to select such components separately or perhaps make use of your existing audio-video setup.

The Presario 6027US is packed with amenities to enhance your everyday computing, including six USB ports for plug-and-play peripherals, a serial port and parallel "printer" port, an integrated 56K modem for basic Internet and e-mail access, two free PCI slots for future expansion, and a scroll wheel mouse. The system's Compaq Internet keyboard features several one-touch buttons for convenient access to various Internet and multimedia functions.

To help get you started, Compaq has pre-installed a variety of software applications, including Microsoft's Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Microsoft Money 2002, Microsoft Works 6.0, Quicken Financial Center/Quicken New User Edition, Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe 2001, and plenty of Internet and multimedia tools and utilities.

At Compaq, it is believed that a personal computer is more than a productivity machine. It's a tool, or set of tools, to unleash the imagination and connect to the world. So when people buy a Compaq Presario PC, they're making a very personal statement. Compaq presents a family of Presario PCs that will give you the power to create and the tools to explore a whole new world of opportunities. With incredible power, performance and convenience features, the newest generation of Presario desktop PCs makes it easy to get started and to keep going. Whether you want an affordable, uncompromising first computer, an expandable, powerful multimedia minitower, or an explosive, outrageous next-generation PC that gives you the ultimate powers of self-expression, there's a Compaq Presario desktop PC that's just right for you.The Compaq Presario 6000 Series is the practical solution that's just right for you. Utilizing the perfect blend of technology and innovation, it helps you get the most out of today's rapidly changing world.

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