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Top Value Business Desktop PCs

These inexpensive, brand-name business systems run Windows Vista, but they will still let you run Windows XP if you prefer.

Narasu Rebbapragada

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PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2

Last Rated: January 03, 2008

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1. Dell OptiPlex 740

CPU: 2.2-GHz Athlon 64 X2 4200+, Graphics Adapter: GeForce 6150 LE, Monitor Model: Dell E207WFP, Total HD Size (GB): 160, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Superb internal design makes this business system ultraquiet and very easy to work on. Same-day on-site service is optional.

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Price When Reviewed: $1012 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 84.3PCW Rating: 84.3PCW Rating: 84.3

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

2. Dell Vostro 200

CPU: 1.86-GHz Core 2 Duo E6320, Graphics Adapter: nVidia GeForce 8300GS, Monitor Model: Dell E207WFP, Total HD Size (GB): 160, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: This entry-level small-business PC is inexpensive but offers no noteworthy features other than Dell's business services.

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Price When Reviewed: $1198 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 69.8PCW Rating: 69.8PCW Rating: 69.8

Last Rated: January 03, 2008

3. HP rp5700 Long Lifecycle Desktop

CPU: 1.8-GHz Pentium Dual-Core E2160, Graphics Adapter: Integrated Intel GMA 3000, Monitor Model: LP2065, Total HD Size (GB): 160, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: HP's environmental business desktop is easily upgradable and comes with a five-year warranty. Performance is average.

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Price When Reviewed: $1278 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 74.2PCW Rating: 74.2PCW Rating: 74.2

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

4. Enano EX7200

CPU: 2-GHz Core 2 Duo T7200, Graphics Adapter: Intel GMA 950, Monitor Model: AOC 912VWA-1, Total HD Size (GB): 120, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Superior,

Bottom Line: Mini-PC offers nice balance of power-consumption and performance, but it's not easily upgraded.

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Price When Reviewed: $1500 Check Latest Prices

PCW Rating: 66.2PCW Rating: 66.2PCW Rating: 66.2

Last Rated: January 03, 2008

5. Compaq dc5750

CPU: 2-GHz Athlon 64 X2 3800+, Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon X1150, Monitor Model: HP L2045w, Total HD Size (GB): 80, WorldBench 6 Word Score: Very Good,

Bottom Line: This PC's desktop orientation saves space but limits expandability. It also comes in a minitower version.

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Price When Reviewed: $1204 Check Latest Prices
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