Help with office computers for winxp pro

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orangezero

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I'm looking to start a business that will have two or three computers. I usually build them myself, but with a business setting I'd rather have windows xp pro rather than something else. can't be mac because of software issues (I'd looked at and liked the mini, but don't want virtualization/emulation).

I am sort of lost on this. I know they aren't the best, but I saw the report on hardocp about the emachines pc, but i think its just xp home.

Anyone have any recommendations?

here is what I'd like:
1) small form factor if possible
2) quiet
3) at least above pentium 4 2.0ghz
4) minimal hardive space (80 to 160) i can add more later
5) price? (lower better obviously)


the main program I'm running is office software that runs on pregreSQL server, front end is a java application. These will be clients that will have to run the java app and perhaps some videos from time to time. i have a bunch of pci express cards if that makes a difference, and can add those in later if needed.

probably going with some 19in lcds on the cheap, unless its a bundle deal thats too good to pass up.

I'm guessing I'll get a lot of responses to check out dell and I am considering them, but didnt' know about other options I'm overlooking.

thanks.
 
I suppose I could, how much is windows XP though? I haven't bought it in a while. My feeling was that its generally hard to buy all the parts plus xp pro and expect it to be as cheap as a prebuilt system.

they dont' have to be powerhouses, but they do need to be reliable and easy to maintain.

perhaps i should build my own...
 
If your going to buy prebuilt systems I'd go with Dell. I've got several friends who have them and are very happy with them.
 
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