HP MediaSmart EX485, Celeron 2.0 Ghz 2GB 750GB HD, WHS + WD Green WD10EADS 1TB SATA 3.5" Hard Drive $410 or EX485 Celeron 2.0Ghz 2GB 750GB , WHS + Seagate LP 1TB HD $405

**Blade2000** · 11-02-2009, 06:32 AM

Only difference seems to be the drives. Is one preferable over the other?

**bluedevils** · 11-02-2009, 06:51 AM

sounds pretty decent, but not as good as the deal the other day for similar unit w/2 750GB drives for ~$300 from hp...I'm mad at myself for missing out on that one.

coopbs · 11-02-2009, 08:33 AM

In for one with the WD Green drive. Been keeping an eye out for one of the HPs or the Acer for a month or so. There will probably be a better deal someday, but this is pretty decent. This is basically the EX487 for $410 out the door.

gadgetgizmo · 11-02-2009, 10:15 AM

I pulled the trigger on their 750gb combo deal last month. OP's deal seems to be hotter!

Should I get one more??

**TidalWaveOne** · 11-03-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote from Blade2000

:

Only difference seems to be the drives. Is one preferable over the other?

Yeah, the WD is preferable if you ask me.

ultimasailing · 11-03-2009, 11:55 AM

what cpu can you buy seperately to upgrade performance? will it take a video card? thanks. I am wondering if i can buy a amd mobo combo and add Windows home server and have a more powerful system. Already have case, mem, psu, hard drive

juxtapost03 · 11-03-2009, 12:03 PM

If you are asking those questions, then this is not right for you. This is a media server with a few nice features. This does not take a video card. If you want to upgrade the cpu, then go for a ex490 and upgrade the processor like the ex495. An important point is low power consumption versus a "powerful" system.

11-02-2009, 06:32 AM	#2
Blade2000 Just chillin' Date Joined:Jan 2006 Posts:1,681 Reputation: 214	Only difference seems to be the drives. Is one preferable over the other? __________________ Amazon third party price mistakes always cancel! Move on people..
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11-02-2009, 06:51 AM	#3
bluedevils L9: Master Date Joined:Oct 2004 Posts:4,228 Reputation: 870	sounds pretty decent, but not as good as the deal the other day for similar unit w/2 750GB drives for ~$300 from hp...I'm mad at myself for missing out on that one. Last edited by bluedevils; 11-02-2009 at 06:55 AM..
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11-02-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
coopbs L2: Beginner Date Joined:Jun 2006 Posts:25 Reputation: 18	In for one with the WD Green drive. Been keeping an eye out for one of the HPs or the Acer for a month or so. There will probably be a better deal someday, but this is pretty decent. This is basically the EX487 for $410 out the door.
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11-02-2009, 10:15 AM	#5
gadgetgizmo L2: Beginner Date Joined:Sep 2009 Posts:62 Reputation: 52	I pulled the trigger on their 750gb combo deal last month. OP's deal seems to be hotter! Should I get one more??
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11-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#7
ultimasailing L3: Novice Date Joined:Feb 2004 Posts:176 Reputation: 29	what cpu can you buy seperately to upgrade performance? will it take a video card? thanks. I am wondering if i can buy a amd mobo combo and add Windows home server and have a more powerful system. Already have case, mem, psu, hard drive
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11-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#8
juxtapost03 L2: Beginner Date Joined:Nov 2008 Posts:91 Reputation: 28	If you are asking those questions, then this is not right for you. This is a media server with a few nice features. This does not take a video card. If you want to upgrade the cpu, then go for a ex490 and upgrade the processor like the ex495. An important point is low power consumption versus a "powerful" system.
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