Compaq desktop overview
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Whether it's your first PC or a second for the family to use, Compaq Presario desktop PCs are up to the task. These simple, easy-to-use PCs won't confuse you with features you'll never use. And you get plenty of value for your dollar, as this is a powerful computer from a name you can trust.

These reliable PCs are built to deliver value and performance. With sleek, streamlined design and great power, they're a welcome addition to your home or office-ready to meet your daily challenges.

  • Store plenty of files with up to 500GB1 of hard drive space2
  • AMD Athlon II Processor
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Get the power you need at a price within your budget with a reliable Compaq Presario desktop PC.

Compaq Presario CQ5600 series desktop PC

  • Up to 2GB of memory2
  • Up to 500GB1 hard drive
  • Front USB ports
  • SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe3 technology
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Get just what you need to make computing simple. Whether you're downloading photos from your digital camera or burning those photos onto a DVD to share with family, Compaq Presario PCs handle your everyday tasks with ease.

  • Get connected with easily accessible front USB ports
  • Watch movies or burn discs using the double-layer SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive
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1 Actual formatted capacity is less. A portion of the hard drive is reserved for system recovery software—for notebooks up to: 20GB (Windows 7), 8GB (XP and XP Pro), 12GB (Vista), 12GB (MCE); for desktops up to: 14GB (Windows 7), 10GB (Vista, XP, XP Pro), 12GB (MCE). For hard drives 1GB=1 billion bytes.
2 Specs depend on model and configuration.
3 LightScribe creates a monochrome image. LightScribe media required, sold separately.

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