Why is it so cheap?

Karanislove · 18-07-2006, 03:56 AM

HP dx2200
FORM FACTOR: MicroTower
PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium IV 521 (2.8GHz) 800MHz bus, 1MB L2 Cache & HT
MEMORY: 256-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 256-MB) ,
(2) DIMM slots (2 GB max mem support) mem freq is clocked at 630 MHz
STORAGE: 40-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm), CD-RW
GRAPHICS:Integrated ATI graphics processor derived from the Radeon X300
COMMS: Integrated Realtek 8100C Fast Ethernet Network Connection
AUDIO : Realtek ALC861 High Definition audio codec - 3D audio compliant wit
AC'97 Rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatible (Internal PC speaker)
SOFTWARE:Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CONTROLLER:Integrated SATA 1.5-Gb/s & Integrated Ultra ATA/100 controller
slot on PCA & 1 full-height PCI Express x16 slot on PCA (for graphic
cards)
PORTS: 1 x parallel, 1 x serial, 2 x PS/2 ports for keyboard & mouse, 1 x
analog VGA video , 2 x front USB , 4 rear USB, 2 internal USB on
motherboard, line in, line out , mic in & 1 RJ-45 network

And

AcerPower SK30 Series Black Small Form Factor Commercial PC
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Intel Pentium 4 517 (2.93GHz 1MB cache 533MHz FSB)
1x 512MB PC-4300 DDR2-SDRAM 533MHz (Max 4GB)
PCI Architecture
Embedded Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
80GB S-ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
16X Dual Layer DVD Burner
Integrated Realtek RTL8110S 10/100/1000MB controller and LAN chip
Integrated ALC880 Sound with SoundBlaster Pro 16 compatibility
Housing includes Lock pad and intrusion alarm detector
1x 1.44MB Floppy Drive, 2x PCI (2.3) slots, 1x PCI-ex1 slot
8x USB 2.0 (4 front, 4 rear), 1x VGA port, 1x Line-in/Line-Oput port,
1x 16550 serial port, 1x enhanced parallel port, EPP/ECP, 1x RJ45 (LAN)
2x Microphone-in jack (1 front, 1 rear), 1x Headphones jack, 2x PS/2
1x 5.25 external bays, 1x 3.5 external bays (1x floppy drive installed)
1x 3.5" internal (1x hard drive installed)
Includes USB keyboard and mouse
No additional Software
414.7D x 345W x 101.3H mm

dx2200 costs 1,270 where as sk30 costs 1,400.00
Its jut only 130$ difference but if you look at the specifications, SK30 has lot more in it. Why is it so?
Yea! thats right dx2200 has got 800MHz FSB but I dont thik so that will boost up the cost of this product this much.

Edit: Costs are in NZD

StimpE · 18-07-2006, 06:23 AM

There could be a great number of possible explanations for your question. One major one being the actual cost to build the PC. If they can make it cheaper they can sell it cheaper. Different companies have varying production costs of their units.

Big B · 18-07-2006, 02:01 PM

The Acer uses slower DDR2 RAM than the HP. Additionally, HP is a bigger name than Acer, coupled with some really poor products in Acer's past. However, I haven't heard about problems in the current day.

StimpE · 18-07-2006, 04:17 PM

I've worked on a handful of new Acer laptops and I have to say they're pretty much up to par with competing manufacturers in terms of price and functionality. Then again, they're not desktops so I could be wrong.

Karanislove · 18-07-2006, 09:11 PM

what actually happened is that by mistake I've told that HPdc7600 model is cheaper than sk30 model of Acer but after finishing my call, I found that HP model didnt had a LCD monitore included in it. So, I thought may be there is big difference which I might not able to understand so I posted this over here. I think now I have no choice exept calling her and tell her that I was wrong and didnt see that there is no LCD monitor included in it. Thanks for the replies guys~!

18-07-2006, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	Why is it so cheap? HP dx2200 FORM FACTOR: MicroTower PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium IV 521 (2.8GHz) 800MHz bus, 1MB L2 Cache & HT MEMORY: 256-MB DDR2 Synch DRAM PC2-5300 (667-MHz) Non-ECC (1 x 256-MB) , (2) DIMM slots (2 GB max mem support) mem freq is clocked at 630 MHz STORAGE: 40-GB SATA 1.5-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm), CD-RW GRAPHICS:Integrated ATI graphics processor derived from the Radeon X300 COMMS: Integrated Realtek 8100C Fast Ethernet Network Connection AUDIO : Realtek ALC861 High Definition audio codec - 3D audio compliant wit AC'97 Rev. 2.3 and HD Audio compatible (Internal PC speaker) SOFTWARE:Microsoft Windows XP Professional CONTROLLER:Integrated SATA 1.5-Gb/s & Integrated Ultra ATA/100 controller slot on PCA & 1 full-height PCI Express x16 slot on PCA (for graphic cards) PORTS: 1 x parallel, 1 x serial, 2 x PS/2 ports for keyboard & mouse, 1 x analog VGA video , 2 x front USB , 4 rear USB, 2 internal USB on motherboard, line in, line out , mic in & 1 RJ-45 network And AcerPower SK30 Series Black Small Form Factor Commercial PC Microsoft Windows XP Professional Intel Pentium 4 517 (2.93GHz 1MB cache 533MHz FSB) 1x 512MB PC-4300 DDR2-SDRAM 533MHz (Max 4GB) PCI Architecture Embedded Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 80GB S-ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) 16X Dual Layer DVD Burner Integrated Realtek RTL8110S 10/100/1000MB controller and LAN chip Integrated ALC880 Sound with SoundBlaster Pro 16 compatibility Housing includes Lock pad and intrusion alarm detector 1x 1.44MB Floppy Drive, 2x PCI (2.3) slots, 1x PCI-ex1 slot 8x USB 2.0 (4 front, 4 rear), 1x VGA port, 1x Line-in/Line-Oput port, 1x 16550 serial port, 1x enhanced parallel port, EPP/ECP, 1x RJ45 (LAN) 2x Microphone-in jack (1 front, 1 rear), 1x Headphones jack, 2x PS/2 1x 5.25 external bays, 1x 3.5 external bays (1x floppy drive installed) 1x 3.5" internal (1x hard drive installed) Includes USB keyboard and mouse No additional Software 414.7D x 345W x 101.3H mm dx2200 costs 1,270 where as sk30 costs 1,400.00 Its jut only 130$ difference but if you look at the specifications, SK30 has lot more in it. Why is it so? Yea! thats right dx2200 has got 800MHz FSB but I dont thik so that will boost up the cost of this product this much. Edit: Costs are in NZD __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_ Last edited by Karanislove; 18-07-2006 at 04:03 AM. Reason: 4got to tell the currency

18-07-2006, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink) Top
StimpE lol, Internet! Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 683 Times Helpful: 38 Status: Offline My Computer	There could be a great number of possible explanations for your question. One major one being the actual cost to build the PC. If they can make it cheaper they can sell it cheaper. Different companies have varying production costs of their units. __________________

18-07-2006, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	The Acer uses slower DDR2 RAM than the HP. Additionally, HP is a bigger name than Acer, coupled with some really poor products in Acer's past. However, I haven't heard about problems in the current day. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

18-07-2006, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
StimpE lol, Internet! Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 683 Times Helpful: 38 Status: Offline My Computer	I've worked on a handful of new Acer laptops and I have to say they're pretty much up to par with competing manufacturers in terms of price and functionality. Then again, they're not desktops so I could be wrong. __________________

18-07-2006, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	what actually happened is that by mistake I've told that HPdc7600 model is cheaper than sk30 model of Acer but after finishing my call, I found that HP model didnt had a LCD monitore included in it. So, I thought may be there is big difference which I might not able to understand so I posted this over here. I think now I have no choice exept calling her and tell her that I was wrong and didnt see that there is no LCD monitor included in it. Thanks for the replies guys~! __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_

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