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Is it harder to add hardware to a Hewlett Packard than other computers?In: Computer Buying |
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You should be able to upgrade or add on most parts to just about any desktop computer available today. The only thing I've found difficult are the case designs of some computers I've worked on, and that only matters if you're replacing something big like the motherboard. Manufacturers save money by using standard parts, so you won't find too many "HP only" or "Gateway only" parts. They may *advertise* it that way, but that's just to get you to spend more money on them. I've not heard of HP being difficult in the past - perhaps you're thinking of PB (Packard Bell), which used to do crazy stuff like solder memory and CPUs in place, making it near impossible to replace them. Luckily, they don't make computers any more.
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Some budget PC's from HP, like the a400n, come standard with mobo's that do not have an agp slot. Just be aware of what you are really getting with a cheap PC.
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Find a local non-branded computer shop. Buy your new PC there. You'll be supporting a smaller store, your community, plus you'll probably get better service after-sale, and should get a better deal for your money.
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