Used IBM Thinkcenter M55 Desktop PC C2D E6300 - $139 Free Shipping @ BudgetPC

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  UFO on 03/10/2011 - 11:51

  for a cheap 2nd computer for the kids or for simple internet browsing, $139 delivered is pretty damn good!

  (just remember you need a monitor too folks… maybe order at same time so they deliver the lot?)

  3 month warranty just to make sure everything is working ok, good one!
  plus vote!

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    Store RepBPC Technology @ BPC Technology on 03/10/2011 - 12:16

    +1

    we have used monitor as well.
    22inch $79
    19 inch $69
    http://www.budgetpc.com.au/used-pcs-notebooks-servers/used-m…

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      rygle on 05/10/2011 - 10:05

      Is there any way to know if you'd get the same model if you order two or more? Also is there any warranty on the screens?

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        Store RepBPC Technology @ BPC Technology on 05/10/2011 - 11:37

        3 Months RTB Warranty, but dead pixel will not cover in warranty.

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  c64 on 03/10/2011 - 12:00

  -6

  this is just advertising, computer has always been $139 http://www.budgetpc.com.au/blog/lenovo-m55/

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    Store RepBPC Technology @ BPC Technology on 03/10/2011 - 12:14

    +2

    Hi mattgal,
    we are offer free shipping, also this is the lowest price in the market.

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  dogboy on 03/10/2011 - 12:39

  What are your thoughts on using this as a HTPC base system?

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    the discombobulated… on 03/10/2011 - 12:42

    +1

    I /think/ it has the cpu grunt for the more cpu intesive codecs. If not make sure it has a 16x slot for it so you can put in a gfx card to offload the gruntwork onto.

    My main concern, given the above, would be fan noise.

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      wisc on 04/10/2011 - 10:36

      yeah, if you have powerDVD which uses the graphics card its fine, i use a P4 with a 8400GS, plays blu rays &1080P content at only 5/10% CPU usage.

      but by the looks of it it does not have a decent pcie slot.

      anyway, as for other PCs as long as you have a graphics card made in the last 5 years or so you should be fine…

      see: Pure video HD.

      i dont know 140 bux for a second hand PC sounds expensive… Id rather spend more and get something brand new…
      IE
      http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_basic_confi…

      usually because they are newer they also have better specs…

      it is double the price though, so, not really comparing it to the second hand system, Id spend half as much on a second hand system with the same specs.

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    scrimshaw on 03/10/2011 - 12:44

    +3

    It does not have a PCIE 16x slot. Only has 1 PCI + PCIE 1x slot.

    In other words, it will not take in PCIE 16x graphics cards.

    The integrated GPU should be fast enough to render 720p content at least, without dropping any frames.

    There are 2 80mm fans in this chassis, and the CPU is passively cooled (heatsink is cooled by the chassis fan at the back). So it should be fairly quiet.

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      Funky Moose on 03/10/2011 - 18:58

      You can always get a 1x PCIE card. Alternatively, one could cut the back of the PCIE slot out so a longer card will fit (or it could be an open ended slot to begin with). Any PCIE card should work fine over 1 channel (1x) so long as you can get it into the slot mechanically…

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    davidl2 on 03/10/2011 - 13:40

    -3

    no Video Card lot = no good for HTPC.

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    0ldfart on 03/10/2011 - 16:19

    -1

    Its not suitable (insufficient gfx processing power UNLESS you only EVER want to play SD content.

    For high-def its a no-go.

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      eug on 03/10/2011 - 19:42

      Not true - full HD digital TV plays fine with onboard video. I am using this exact spec (c2d 1.86, ThinkCentre M series) with onboard video and it works fine with full HD digital tv via Windows Media Center.

      Bluray is another matter, but some people don't bother with blurays or 1080p mkvs. Saying only SD content will work is misleading.

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      bargaino on 03/10/2011 - 20:08

      Yes.
      My HTPC is a pentium-4 and plays HD_TV easily with software decoding.
      You just need to add a tuner, s/pdif dongle/box, and new hard drive.

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        wisc on 04/10/2011 - 10:40

        HD tv yes,(its equivilant to 720P) FULL HD 1080P no… my P4 does it only when using the gfx card.

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  cptzz on 03/10/2011 - 13:35

  Good price for a basic PC, fit for a home server purpose.

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  robotdad on 03/10/2011 - 20:22

  +1

  Hey budgetpc can you also provide Free Shipping for the 'Budget PC - Used Gaming Tower System Q6600'
  http://www.budgetpc.com.au/used-pcs-notebooks-servers/used-c…

  I'm sure many other OzBargainers would be interested in this deal too! Thanks.

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    Store RepBPC Technology @ BPC Technology on 04/10/2011 - 11:22

    Hi There,

    We have only limited stock for Q6600 and Q8200 Gaming systems at the moment.
    Sorry can not offering free shipping until more stock coming.

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      robotdad on 04/10/2011 - 11:49

      Thanks. Please post it on OzBargains when free shipping is available on the same or similar system.

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  bargaino on 03/10/2011 - 20:32

  Do these accept a standard micro-ATX motherboard?
  Could be a cheap way to get a quiet small-form case, and some parts.

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    Store RepBPC Technology @ BPC Technology on 04/10/2011 - 11:24

    Hi manic,

    It can not support standard ATX Mother Board, it can only support IBM special size Mother Board.
    Its a very quiet system as CPU is C2D, does not generate lots of heat.

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  [Deactivated] on 03/10/2011 - 20:53

  new monitors can be had cheaply to suit this, such as a 20" benq for $83