Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive)

by Compaq

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 6.9 x 14.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 35 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CEOYK
• Item model number: DM171A#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,315 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 27, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Like most of its compatriots in Compaq's expansive Presario S5000nx series of computers, the Presario S5000nx Desktop PC is intended for light- to medium-use situations where cost is the overriding factor. However, being the entry-level model of what is essentially an entry-level series, this unit is definitely not recommended for anything other than the absolute basics. Its price is certainly right, but if you intend to go beyond such general duties as word processing, homework and email, you should either check into another Compaq model or upgrade key components.

The Presario S5000nx Desktop is driven by a price-conscious Intel Celeron processor operating at 2.5 GHz –- an adequately fast CPU but not nearly as capable or as forward-looking as Intel's flagship processor, the Pentium 4. Compaq has added the bare minimum of RAM memory –- 128 MB (upgradeable to 1 GB) – and an integrated Intel Extreme Graphics controller with just 32 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory. As such, the system is not intended for 3-D games, 3-D graphics, multitasking, or even marginally demanding business applications.

To store and transfer your data, the Presario S5000nx Desktop is equipped with a smallish 40 GB hard disk, a convenient 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a CD-RW drive that supports CD burning and playing but no DVD operations. The system features a variety of connectivity options, including serial and parallel ports, a 56K V.90 flex modem for low-speed communication, a high-speed 10-Mbps/100-Mbps Ethernet network port for high-speed LAN and Internet access, and a half-dozen fast USB 2.0 ports for plug and play peripherals. Compaq has not included a FireWire port (normally used for fast data downloads from digital camcorders). Monitor and speakers are sold separately, thus allowing you to choose from the many options available today.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lemon!!!, October 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

This was my first and last computer from HP. I purchased 2 units for my kids. Both are/were, since one is dead, extremelly loud.

I have been working with computers for over 20 years
and, with the exception of Symbolics LISP machines,
had never had a unit break on me after 8 months! "NMI: Parity error/Memory Parity error" was the error displayed.

I have been very disappointed with the email and phone
support from Compaq/HP. I was on hold
for over 2 hour just to get someone in India, who
could not speak English, and when I ask to speak with
a manager I was transferred back to the main menu. I
will make sure that I will never
purchase HP computer again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compaq Presario S5000nx, January 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

This is a great machine for the price and I have had no problems with it so far. I upgraded the Ram to 256mb for a net cost of $40 over the purchase price...still a good deal! The Intergrated Intel graphics now uses up to 64mb of shared Ram rather than the 32mb when just 128mb Ram is installed. I picked this machine up at Radio Shack and mated it to a Samsung Syncmaster 753DF monitor. The support from Compaq is easy to access and the documentaion is clear. The machine does not ship with recovery disks..so I burnt my own following the instructions (6 disks) which took about 45 minutes. So what if it is not the best gaming machine around..that's what I have an X-box for! For my purposes, the S5000nx does the basics very well (WP, e-mail, I-net, tunes, burning, etc) at a hard to beat price.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Would be zero stars if possible., April 27, 2004

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Burned Twice by IRobot "bramela" (North Webster, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compaq Presario S5000NX Desktop PC (2.50-GHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

This was supposed to be a new computer, however, when it arrived, the box said that it was refurbished.

The modem did not work.

The customer service was poor. Obtaining a return authorization was like pulling teeth.

Other that that, everything was great!!!

My recommendation -- do not buy from Compaq or Office Depot.