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HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Model: a6720y
SKU: 9249495
UPC: 884420987512
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Average Customer Rating:
4.4
out of 5
(34 Reviews) 34
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Customer Reviews for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Review 1 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Pavillion a6720y is a piece of junk
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Billwyld
from Philadelphia, pa
on 09/22/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Features
1.0
Performance
1.0
Reliability
1.0
What's not so great: Unreliable CD/DVD drive and Op System
In 2 months I have trashed dozens of CDs and DVDs, especially DVD DLs. Not Nero, Roxio nor Cyberlink have consistently been able to write any of the disks above. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Did just 1 in 6 attempts at a DL by reducing the write speed to lowest (4X) but it did not work the next time.
The PC freezes for nor reason that I can see and the Disk Drive will refuse to open if the PC runs into a read/write problem.
My bad, I did not look for a Serial Port before buying and was surprisede when it wasn 't there.Palm Device, Scanner and an External HD are examples of hardware that would not set up.
The PC freezes for nor reason that I can see and the Disk Drive will refuse to open if the PC runs into a read/write problem.
My bad, I did not look for a Serial Port before buying and was surprisede when it wasn 't there.Palm Device, Scanner and an External HD are examples of hardware that would not set up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Not reliable, low quality, poor customer service
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: missrrnm
from new mexico
on 08/17/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Features
3.0
Performance
1.0
Reliability
1.0
What's great about it: not much
What's not so great: died aftger 4 months.
HP CPU died after 4 months. It was very unreliable and constantly "froze" or locked up. Components (ie motherboard) were not the greatest quality. Not a good guy for the price and the low quality and reliability. Customer service no help, solution is to ship the cpu to HP at my own cost with no guarantee on a time frame to repair or replace.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Stay Away From
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Strider415
from Carrollton, TX
on 07/30/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Features
3.0
Performance
3.0
Reliability
1.0
What's great about it: Cheap Price
What's not so great: Disk drive crashed after 32 days.
This is a terrible product. The hard-drive failed 32 days after I purchased the computer. I spent over an hour with HP Customer Service trying to "fix" the problem and then it took 4 days to get a replacement hard drive. So, if you can deal with a major system failure and slow support, this is your machine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
A pretty sweet computer!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Eli1as
from Las Vegas, NV
on 07/19/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: It's fast, with great speed and graphics for PC games and Internet
What's not so great: have from any problems with it so far with what I use it for I
I've had a old HP pavilion for about 7 years so I was familiar with how well and lasting HP computers can be. It is fast and I can run multiple programs without it slowing down. My only problem so far is is lack of USP ports since I can't plug in many of my accessories: ipod, camera, cell phone etc...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Super easy to set up and get started.best computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: keeeenmussssssss
from Lancaster, PA
on 07/18/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: everything is great (best performance,good price,pretty quite, quiet processor)
What's not so great: everything is best
The processor is incredible. 6 GB of RAM is plenty of power to handle demanding programs,Overall, this computer is a great deal for the money. I suggest keeping an eye out for this bundle.I think this is the best desktop for work,games,music and more.no problems with HP.AMD quad-core processor can handle anything that is thrown at this PC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
very good for the money
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: thebrain
from Lansdale, Pa
on 06/30/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Features
4.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: very easy to set up, good price, fast processing
What's not so great: nothing yet
I bought this system about 2 months ago. Needed a faster computer with more memory. This seemed to be the best product in its price range. Haven't had any problems yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Solid Machine
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: kimbo39
from Chicago, IL
on 06/28/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
4.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Excellent process power for the price
What's not so great: Windows Vista
Pros:
- Great processor speed even while multi-tasking
- Performs well during internet use
- Quiet
- Relatively light
- Great processor speed even while multi-tasking
- Performs well during internet use
- Quiet
- Relatively light
Cons:
- Vista
- Only one DVD/CD drive
- Will take some time to load up
- Vista
- Only one DVD/CD drive
- Will take some time to load up
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Great Computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cattwo59
from Louisiana
on 06/28/2009
What's great about it: Easy Setup ,Great Price
What's not so great: Nolthing
New buys are always scarey when your buying electronics such as computers But Dont Worry Be Happy with this easy Breezy setup Love it Have Had a few Computers this is so far the Best one..HP does it again So buy it no Regrets on this purchase..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
exelent product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: yens
from newark,nj
on 06/16/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: nothing,evrything is great
i recommend this computer ,good value,to fast ,i will get it for a long time..;-)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
What a great Experience!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: garrisonjj
from NE.PA.
on 06/16/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Easy set up with complete,helpful instruction book.
What's not so great: Nothing,so far
This HP computer just feels like quality. Super fast,easy set up,excellent Best Buy advice make this computer a joy.
I have been working it hard for a week and so far, I can't slow this baby down.Will it last? Time will tell.
The machine is whisper quiet and I have found Vista to be a great operation system with plenty of explanations about it's features and HOW TO USE THEM!
I bought this as a sale bundle including a beautiful monitor and printer. This was an unbeatable Best Buy price.Noone came near their low price and I feel they will back their merchandise. I LOVE this computer.
I have been working it hard for a week and so far, I can't slow this baby down.Will it last? Time will tell.
The machine is whisper quiet and I have found Vista to be a great operation system with plenty of explanations about it's features and HOW TO USE THEM!
I bought this as a sale bundle including a beautiful monitor and printer. This was an unbeatable Best Buy price.Noone came near their low price and I feel they will back their merchandise. I LOVE this computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Great, but...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: OraBera
from Colorado Springs
on 06/14/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
1.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's not so great: 100mb LAN card, give me a break
For the price, a fantastic, fast machine with everything.
Downside, never imagined a desktop machine with these features would only have a 100mb LAN card, didn't even bother to check the specs before I bought, my bad. Expected 1gb, now I'll need to add what should have been included.
Other than that, highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Out of the box and up and running
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Simple setup -- surprised at having a DVI interface
What's not so great: The keyboard could be better, more like laptop keyboard than old style tall keys
You can't beat the price. I had a AMD 64 MB go bad and needed a new machine quickly. Build or buy. Enough with the building. Did remove some of the preinstalled software, however. Have not tried all the features, but noticed the quad and 6G was handling VISTA. First time with VISTA so coming from XP, I'll have wait to see if I love it or hate it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Overall Excellent Computer
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: IcedEarth
from Huntington Beach, CA
on 06/03/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
4.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: CPU, HDD, RAM, Wireless.
What's not so great: Video Card.
Purchased this desktop in late May 2009 with an ACER H233H monitor. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The computer is quick and quiet. The only knock I would give it would be it's video card. It is on board graphics. Will be purchasing an after-market GPU. Overall, an excellent purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Just plain great!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: VitaminMike
from Toledo, Ohio
on 06/02/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Super easy to set up and get started.
What's not so great: Windows Vista can be a pain.
This computer is what any user is looking for. I play all sorts of games, browse the internet, and download all sorts of stuff. This tower is all in one, everything I have ever wanted especially for the price. I couldn't ask for a better product and i guarantee you will be happy and once I got started ALL buyers remorse went out of the window.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
best computer EVER
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: everything
What's not so great: no its the best
Dear. Lord. This computer exceeded all of my expectations. There is nothing it won't do. NOTHING! this computer changed my life for the better. I wouldn't be the man I am today without it. too bad norman can never afford it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Happy as a clam
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: lloydchristmas
from Louisville, KY
on 05/28/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Features
4.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Price, features, 6gb RAM, and runs quiet
What's not so great: Bundled software, but that's what you get with a pre-config retail PC, easy enough to remove though.
This is not a gaming machine, and since I don't play games this was a great choice for me. Has plenty of room for upgrades if/when needed. This PC is fast, quiet and has plenty of storage space.
I bought this computer to replace my old HP Pavilion 560 that needless to say was well past it's prime. Set up was fast and easy. Quickly removed all the bundled software and made my back-up recovery disks. You have to download a remover tool from Semantic to fully remove Norton Internet Suite. Removing it through Add/Remove Programs left my internet connection shot to &^%%, but after running the remover tool all was well again. Loaded my own (i.e.: FREE) AntiVirus/ Malware software.
The switch from XP Pro to Vista was seemless. All of my previous software/ hardware works flawlessly, though most of it was fairly recent/new anyway. If you are trying to run a 6-7 year old printer or out-dated software on this machine (or any vista PC) - sorry about your luck. Printers are cheap and software is updated all the time. It is the same deal with any new OS.
I have always had a great experience with HP products (PC's, printers, and cameras), and would recommend this computer to anyone willing to listen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Great Computer, Great Value
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: CAS03
from Atlanta, GA
on 05/24/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Very easy to set up, Fast, Quiet
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I was forced to buy a new computer after my Toshiba Satellite laptop caught a Trojan virus and "died" on me. Initially I was going to look for a new laptop and did all the research on the one I was going to get. I went in BestBuy and saw this computer. I'm not one to make this kind of purchase without checking out reviews first. After reading the reviews, I decided an HP desktop would work better for me. The sales girl I worked with answered all my questions and explained differences between the models I was looking at and I decided in this one. It was part of a package deal with monitor and printer. It came out cheaper to get the package even though I didn't need the printer (I just gave it to a friend of mine since she needed a new one anyway). I got it home and set it up in 5 minutes.
I've been trying to figure out why people have issues with Vista; so far I haven't had any issues with it and don't see what's so bad about it.
The computer is fast and runs quiet. I'm adjusting to the keyboards "mushy" keys but that's a very, very minor complaint. I like the fact that it has USB ports in the front that are hidden. I've been able to install software I needed and uninstall preloaded software that I didn't need with ease. The speakers aren't the loudest but that's an easy fix---I added my own speakers.
So overall, great computer, great price, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Best desktop
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: dealex
from Stamford,CT
on 05/16/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: everything is great in this mashine(performance,good price,pretty quite)
What's not so great: nothing at all!!!
First, I think this is the best desktop for work,games,music and more. When I bought it I asked my friend to help me to set up(it was so easy!).We also decided to change a graphics card for more powerfull. And after that we started it up it was awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
A wonderful machine.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: KD1989
on 05/12/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
Reliability
5.0
What's great about it: Quick and easy setup, speed, quiet processor, graphics
What's not so great: Only 2 USB slots in front
I bought this computer a couple days ago as a bundle, and I couldn't be more pleased. I've been wanting to replace the family computer, a very outdated Compaq Presario, with my own personal computer for quite some time and when I saw the bundle Best Buy was offering I jumped on it.
Once the computer was hooked up, I could not believe how slick the set up was. Fast, easy and it took under 5 minutes. The screen is beautiful, graphics are sharp, vibrant and very clean, which is important for me because I am a Graphic Design student.
The processor is incredible. 6 GB of RAM is plenty of power to handle demanding programs, but you can expand the RAM up to 16 GB if you need to. Also, this computer doesn't come with speakers, and you'll need to create your own back-up discs (They give you the option of using 3 regular DVDs or 2 Dual layer-DVDs) which surprisingly took just under an hour to do.
If you're a person with any portable devices, don't be turned off by the fact that it looks like there are no USB slots in front of the PC. They are there, but they are hidden. Below the expansion bay there is a lip that flips open to reveal 2 USB ports, a headphone jack, a microphone jack, and 1937 port.
To me, this is quite clever because it keeps dust from getting inside these ports, which can cause them to not work right, but it also makes the PC nice to look at.
Overall, this computer is a great deal for the money. I suggest keeping an eye out for this bundle, because for under $800 this is one of the better computers out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for HP Pavilion Desktop with AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor
Look Out !!!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: bmallek
from Beaufort, SC
on 05/11/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Features
1.0
Performance
1.0
Reliability
1.0
What's great about it: It worked for a while
What's not so great: It crashed after 5 hours of use
05/10/09 Sunday: I just bought this computer and brought it home. Set up is very easy. Not many frills as far as free software goes. Well, after I set it up, downloaded all my backed up files to it, it simply froze up. No BSOD, Alt ctrl del did not work. I mean it was frozen solid. I turned it off manually (since I could not use the task manager) and when I turned it back on, it would not come on. IT WAS FROZEN SOLID. Because of this I must give this the poorest rating that I can. I don't know if this was just an anomoly or what.. I "may" exchange it for the same thing. If I do I will update the rating accordingly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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