HP Pavilion Elite m9340f - Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66 GHz

Manufacturer: HP Part number: KQ497AA#ABA

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Description:: Performance optimized to deliver the very best in consumer computing satisfaction, the HP Pavilion Elite m9300 Desktop PC series is best in digital entertainment, digital photography and mainstream gaming experiences with emphasis on high activity use.

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Intro: The HP Pavilion Elite m9340f - Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66 GHz is a Core 2 quad-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other consumer level desktop computers on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,030.This system comes with 6 GB RAM, and a 750GB hard drive.

Noteworthy Features: Has a nVidia GeForce 9500M GS graphics chip, which is considerably better performing than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, this desktop computer has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive, which is more preferable than some similarly priced desktop computers.The roomy 750GB hard disk installed on this machine will give you oodles of room for storing thousands of applications and files.Also, this machine's Core 2 quad based processor is burly enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general-purpose desktop computer, suited for basic computing, plus digital photo sorting, audio appreciation, and entertainment applications.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD recorder included in this desktop.You can archive movies, images, music files, and all the email from your parents onto CDs for easy storage with the included CD writer.The nVidia GeForce 9500M GS based graphics on this computer will be fine for web-browsing and general purpose computing.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this desktop computer has great features for the money.However, this desktop combines beefy processing power with plenty of storage.

Suggestions: (1) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(2) If you plan to be playing the latest 3-D games, you may want to invest in a more powerful video card from NVidia or ATI, which are popular with the gaming community (requires an open AGP or PCIe slot).

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Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

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9 stars

64-bit Vista makes this worth the extra money

by michelleespinoza on August 16, 2008

Pros: Solid machine, automatic backup software

Cons: Only one expansion bay, weak power supply

Summary: I bought this machine when my GM5478 had to get fixed for the 3rd time. I've really enjoyed this machine. It comes with the Nvidia 9500s which has an ...

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Summary: I bought this machine when my GM5478 had to get fixed for the 3rd time. I've really enjoyed this machine. It comes with the Nvidia 9500s which has an HDMI output- I run 2 22" monitors and have a 37" LCD tv hooked up to I can watch blu-ray now and then.

It's never had a problem with overheating, runs quiet as a mouse. I'd spring for a stronger power supply, as this one barely meets the minimum to run the machine.

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9 stars

Fantastic computer, well worth the money.

by EthanGeorge on August 11, 2008

Pros: Great graphics card, quad-core Intel CPU, Great for gaming, movies, anything.

Cons: Comes with Vista instead of XP

Summary: I just recently got my hands on this bad-boy computer, and all I can say is wow. I got a great bundle from Future Shop, which included a 22" hi-def ...

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Summary: I just recently got my hands on this bad-boy computer, and all I can say is wow. I got a great bundle from Future Shop, which included a 22" hi-def widescreen display, with the HDMI input jack, and I also purchased a blu-ray/HD-DVD player to watch those glorious movies on my glorious monitor, and it totaled out around $1500 (CAN). The processor makes everything run superbly, the graphics card gives all your games that great look, and the 750GB hard-drive gives you enough room for all your needs. First game I installed on the system was Crysis, which, as those of you who've installed it can attest, is a killer if your computer is not top of the line. With all the graphics cranked up to high, the m9340f did not flinch, and ran flawlessly, the textures beautiful, and with no lag I could detect. All in all a wonderful computer, and a definite buy for anyone who needs serious power at a great price.

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3 stars

Save your money

by trognitz on September 5, 2008

Pros: Lots of stroage if that matters

Cons: No HDMI Input Set up is not intuitive

Summary: This is the wrong machine if you want to use the media features. The set up is not intuitive and without a HDMI in slot, even HD TV looks like ...

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Summary: This is the wrong machine if you want to use the media features. The set up is not intuitive and without a HDMI in slot, even HD TV looks like you're using Rabbit Ears. I've got an HD Dell 22" monitor. Might be a good gamer box. The speed is unimpressive. Everything from MS Office to Anti-Virus is an option that expires in 60 days. All the documentation is online and hard to use....I've had this thing for three days and I'm already sick of it!!

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5 stars

Missing some key features

by pmjacobs on August 25, 2008

Pros: Fast, pretty, lots of power

Cons: Missing key features to be true HD Media machine

Summary: I have only had my HP Pavilion Elite m9340f a few days. My frustration comes from some obvious things. If it is a HD media machine to be hooked up ...

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Summary: I have only had my HP Pavilion Elite m9340f a few days. My frustration comes from some obvious things. If it is a HD media machine to be hooked up with a HD TV, why not provide a wireless keyboard and mouse? I had to replace the keyboard and mouse right away with a wireless media keyboard suitable for a living room. Also, it has all the instructions to hook this up to record off of a HD cable or satellite box but can?t actually do it. The PVR is a big feature of this machine. It even has the remote to control the satellite box. However, in the setup diagrams it assumes that you have a coaxial coming out of the satellite box, but the only HD out I have is HDMI, meant to go to the TV. The computer doesn't have a HDMI in, so I can't receive HD signal from the satellite box to the computer. I can send HD signal from both the computer and satellite box to the TV but I still can?t get the satellite box to send HD signal to the computer. The best is s-video. I don?t think I would have bought the computer if I had known this limitation. The computer doesn?t have blu-ray, which I knew, so it doesn?t play HD DVD. So unless you get your HD off of the internet, this computer doesn?t really have much HD functionality because it doesn?t have an HDMI input.

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10 stars

I love this desktop!

by trey68 on August 7, 2008

Pros: Great graphics with 24" LCD monitor

Cons: No major negatives

Summary: I was somewhat reluctant to upgrade my old desktop running XP, and was even considering putting XP on my new desktop. I'm really glad I didn't do that. ...

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Summary: I was somewhat reluctant to upgrade my old desktop running XP, and was even considering putting XP on my new desktop. I'm really glad I didn't do that. Vista 64 bit has been running smoothly without a glitch for 3 weeks, and although a lot of the changes from XP are just visual upgrades, I really like them a lot.

The multimedia capability of this machine is awesome. The built in digital TV tuner works perfectly with the Media Center software. It automatically searches for over the air and cable HD broadcasts. A guide to all the available programming is downloaded, and you can choose to record shows on your PC with a very easy to use Tivo like interface. With gobs of desktop space, I can be wasteful, so I often have a window running with CNN or something in the background.

Highly recommended!

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9 stars

Very good computer

by juank1958 on July 29, 2008

Pros: Speed, Multiprocesor capability, support for Games

Cons: Get recovery disk

Summary: This si definitely the best computer I ever I buy. And for this price what Excellent Machine.
I instaled many Games include Crysis and performance is excellent.
Only problem I

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Summary: This si definitely the best computer I ever I buy. And for this price what Excellent Machine.
I instaled many Games include Crysis and performance is excellent.
Only problem I have is trying to get Recovery disk using recovery disk creation program inside PC tools utiliies. This fail without any clear reasonand I lost one DL DVD in try.
this also happens to me in one hp desktop I try to created recovery disk, HP doent do anything to solve this problem.

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10 stars

Awsome computer with plenty of storage space.

by JJohn27 on July 17, 2008

Pros: Easy to use and highly graphically equipped.

Cons: Wished it had bluetooth and n wireless connections with wireless mouse and keyboards

Summary: I bought this computer just last week and im already in love with it. It's fast and easy to use and its really fun plenty of space to fool ...

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Summary: I bought this computer just last week and im already in love with it. It's fast and easy to use and its really fun plenty of space to fool around and always reliable.
I just wish that it had a wireless keyboard and mouse and bluetooth couldn't hurt.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: HP
Part number: KQ497AA#ABA

General
Type Media center
Recommended Use Home use
Product Form Factor Tower
Localization English / United States
Desktop type Media center system
Processor
Type Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 / 2.66 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Installed Qty 1
Max processors supported 1
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Installed Size 8 MB
Cache Per Processor 8 MB
Mainboard
Chipset type Intel G33 Express
Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
Installed Size 6 GB / 8 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 800 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-6400
RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
Storage Controller
Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
Storage Controller (2nd)
Type None
Storage
Floppy drive type None
Hard Drive 1 x 750 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Serial ATA
CD / DVD read speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD?R) / 8x (DVD?R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
Type None
Storage Removable
Type None
Monitor
Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
Graphics Controller
Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
Installed Size 512 MB
Digital Video Standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Audio Output
Type Sound card - Integrated
Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Speaker(s) None
Input Device
Type Mouse, Keyboard
Mouse
Mouse technology Optical
Mouse interface PS/2
Audio Input
Type FM tuner
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Printer
Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 ( 1 ) x Personal Media Drive bay
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16
Interfaces 9 x Audio - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 3 in front ), 1 x TV antenna - Input - F connector, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input, 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Remote control
Power
Power device type Power supply
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Card Reader
Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards RS-MMC, CompactFlash Card type II, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCardmobile, Microdrive, SmartMedia Card, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus, Memory Stick Duo, CompactFlash Card type I, MiniSD, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, XD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo

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HP Pavilion Elite m9340f - Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66 GHz

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Audio Input

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