COMPAQ CQ5500 Sempron 140(2.70GHz) 2GB 500GB Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

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I was shopping around to upgrade our 8 year old Compaq with an Athlon XP 2200 that has held up well. To be honest, I can't buy all the components including Win7 for less than what I paid for this. It works for what we expect it to: web surfing and Open...

It is what it is, a budget desktop ; USB ports: There are just enough USB rear ports to do what I need but no more. I could free two up if I use my old KB and mouse, but will only do that if I must ; No case fan: added a 90mm, 3 prong plug that the...