HP Pavilion Elite M9515F Desktop PC (2.5 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9850 Quad-Core Processor, 8 GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) | 
| Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,380.00
Buy New: $779.95
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 2095
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Bus Speed: 2000
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics RAM: 768
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 29.9
Dimensions (in): 7 x 16.6 x 15.5
MPN: NC694AA#ABA
Model: M9515F
UPC: 884420537397
EAN: 0884420537397
ASIN: B001NPCT4G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Top-of-the-line multimedia desktop featuring 2.5 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9850 with four lightning fast execution cores | | • | 750 GB hard drive, access to optional HP Pocket Media Drive, 8 GB RAM (16 GB maximum), Blu-ray Disc playback and DVD-RW/CD burning | | • | Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce 9600 GS graphics (768 MB dedicated) | | • | Connectivity: 6 USB, 2 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 DVI, digital audio output, surround sound speaker output, 15-in-1 memory card reader | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (64-bit version); includes keyboard and mouse |
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Product Description
Incredible performance matched with unique features like true wireless, HP Easy Backup, HP Personal Media drive bays deliver the very best in digital entertainment, photography and mainstream gaming experience.HP's Easy Back-up button, a simple to use one-touch back-up button, located on the front of the chassis adds an increased layer of security by automatically duplicating media and personal files.Featuring a smooth, high-gloss piano black exterior and a unique Imprint pattern, the HP Pavilion Elite m9500 PC is a stylish, sleek PC.With hard disc drive, consumers can conveniently store their entire portfolio of movies, music and photographs in one place.A unique recessed landing pad for USB and 1394 devices, located on top of the PC, provides handy storage and easy access for all USB devices such as digital cameras or iPods.
Amazon.com Product Description
Delivering an amazing high-end home entertainment experience, DirectX 10 gaming, and power for the most demanding PC tasks, the HP Pavilion m9515f Elite desktop PC is powered by the 2.4 GHz quad-core AMD Phenom X4 9850. With four cores in a single processor, the AMD Phenom X4 and the 8 GB of RAM (with 16 GB maximum capacity) deliver excellent multitasking and multimedia performance, and it's a perfect match for the pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium. You can also go wireless and clutter-free with wireless keyboard, mouse, and remote control, and it includes the next step in Wi-Fi networking with a Draft-N wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n). 
The sleek, black m9515f multimedia powerhouse (see larger version; monitor not included). | A recessed landing pad on top of the chassis offers a convenient place for connecting USB and FireWire devices. One touch of the HP Easy Backup button lets you back up your files instantly, helping to protect irreplaceable photos and files. It comes with a combo optical drive with Blu-ray Disc playback for watching your favorite films in crystal-clear resolution and SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology that lets you etch custom, silkscreen-quality labels and artwork directly onto LightScribe-enabled CDs and DVDs. This Pavilion Elite offers a built-in drive bay to fit an optional HP Pocket Media Drive, for up to 160 GB of additional storage that you can carry away with you when you go (media drive not included). Other features include a 750 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce 9600 GS graphics with up to 2558 MB of total available graphics memory, HDMI and DVI video outputs, 15-in-1 memory card reader, up to 8 channels of surround sound output, and Gigabit Ethernet wired networking. It comes with a wired keyboard and mouse. The pre-installed 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 1) includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.  | Spec Check - 2.5 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9850 processor
- 750 GB hard drive
- 8 GB RAM (16 GB maximum)
- Combo Blu-ray Disc Read-Only and DVD±R drive
- Quad-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Nvidia GeForce 9600 GS graphics (up to 2558 MB total)
- Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit, SP1)
|  | | The Basics
- Processor: This desktop is powered by AMD's 2.5 GHz Phenom X4 9850 quad-core processor was designed for megatasking--running multiple, multi-threaded applications such as processor-intensive visual design and modeling and serious 3D games as well all your digital multimedia. With an integrated memory controller and shared L3 cache, AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series processors have low-latency access to main memory for amazingly rapid system response and phenomenal system performance. The 9750 has 2 MB of L2 cache in addition to 2 MB of L3 cache and a 2000MT/s system bus.
All AMD Phenom X4 9000 series processors feature AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture to blast through performance bottlenecks and provide direct access to DDR2 memory. AMD's HyperTransport 3.0 technology now provides support for full 1080p high-definition video. And with the next generation Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 technology reducing heat and noise, the AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series quad-core processor delivers seamless multitasking and optimum energy efficiency. - Hard Drive: The ginormous 750 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) provides more than enough capacity for storing a large audio and video library, as well as extra space required for video editing. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
This desktop also includes a drive bay that fits an optional HP Pocket Media Drive, which enables you to add up to 160 GB of additional storage. The Pocket Media Drive also works with any USB-enabled PC, for easy transferring of multimedia files from other computers in your home. - Memory: The 8 GB of installed RAM (PC6400) helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card. It also offers a fast 800 MHz speed. This desktop has an amazing 16 GB maximum RAM capacity (4 x 4 GB) when used with a 64-bit operating system (4 GB when used with a 32-bit OS). To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed.
- DVD/CD Drive: This HP desktop is capable of playing back Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning clarity, as well as playing your current library of purchased and burned disc content. This desktop can also write standard DVD and CD media. The BD drive offers up to 6x speeds for reading BD-R/RE discs. It also offers the following write speeds for standard DVD and CD discs: 4x DVD±R DL, 16x for single-layer DVD±R, 8x DVD-RW, 6x DVD-RW, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW, and 5x for DVD-RAM.
- Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with an HP multimedia keyboard and scroller mouse (both with PS/2 connections).
Video & Audio
Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 9600 GS graphics/video card, which provides 768 MB of dedicated video RAM and offers up to 2558 MB of total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista. Enabled by PureVideo HD, movies come to life with outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and vivid color. The lifelike images have up to six times the detail of standard DVD movies. Delivering state-of-the-art graphics performance, The GeForce 9600 GS graphics card is sure to give you the power and performance you crave to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 titles. Its 16x full-screen antialiasing technology delivers superior quality along with astounding performance and since it's optimized for Windows Vista. The video card includes VGA and DVI video out as well as HDMI audio/video out options. This PC also offers an integrated audio card that can produce high definition surround sound configurable to 8 speakers. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop can be wirelessly networked with the integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g/n). Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks. It has one PCI expansion slot (available), two PCI x1 Express slots (one available), one PCI x16 Express slot (occupied), two 5.25-inch bays (one available), three 3.5-inch bays (one available), and the following external ports: - 6 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (2 in front, 4 in rear)
- 2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 in front, 1 in rear)
- Video out: DVI, HDMI, and VGA
- Headphone and microphone jacks
- Audio: Digital SPDIF audio input/output, analog input/output
- Surround sound speakers--rear, side, center (subwoofer)
- 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
- 15-in-1 media card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Pro/Duo/Pro Duo, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, XD Picture Card, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
- 56K modem (V.90)
Operating System
The 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software
- HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists and watch DVD movies.
- muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD.
- Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs.
- Microsoft Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar.
- Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007 (60-day trial version).
- Adobe Reader 8: Read and print PDF files.
- Norton Internet Security 2009 protects your PC and your identity when you email, bank and shop online; 60 days of protection updates included.
Dimensions & Weight
This desktop measures 16.61 x 7.0 x 15.51 inches (LxWxD) and weighs approximately 24.25 pounds. Power
What's in the Box
The HP Pavilion Elite m9515f desktop PC comes with a power cord, keyboard, and scroller mouse. It is backed by a one-year warranty for parts and labor from date of purchase, one-year technical phone service, and 90 days of software application support. Note: Monitor not included.
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 don't buy an HP PC February 24, 2010
Richard L. Pyatt (fairfax, VA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Had for 1 year and 4 months and died. After spending several hundred to fix, I had to get another PC. Bet its not an HP. HP doesn't stand behind product. Several people I know have had similar problems. If you decide to buy, Get the best warranty you can get. HP tech recommended I buy a slightly cheaper model and put the rest into the warranty. Not a pleasant experience.
 Excelente aquisição - very god February 5, 2010
Roger Hamilton Herzer (Guatemala, Guatemala)
Excelenete aquisição!
O HP Pavillon Elite 9550F Desktop PC é uma máquina muito boa e atendeu todas as minhas necessidades.
Muito boa capacidade do HD e velocidade de processamento!
Recomendo!
Very Slow Tower December 27, 2009
Eric Wilt (Brogue, PA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this pc for ll months now and I'm very dissapointed and frustrated. I bought it Jan. 2009 and it's now Dec.2009. I thought this was the top of the line tower, but instead it's one of the slowest pc's I've ever owned. Again it's very slow and start up some times takes 10 minutes. So my expectations have not been meet. I think it has too many capabilites and the proccessor speed is to slow. I've tried everything to downloading other maintence drivers to speed up this pc or by deleting programs that I was not using and still start up and moving within this pc sucks! Don't buy this tower unless you want to be frustrated and feel like you got ripped off.
No support October 9, 2009
Stan Tomberg (Hendersonville, NC)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
On 1/01/09 I called customer service (that is what they call it). I told the tech my internal lightscribe drive would not burn label's. I am not a not a novice and I went through all the steps - uninstalling the drive and reinstalling the drive, etc. I told the the tech that my external lightscribe drive was working fine so it had to be the drive. He had me duplicate all the steps I Had already done and after 1:05 he said he would send me a new drive it was under warranty got my credit card info and he put me on hold. After 10 minutes (1:15 total time) I hung up.
I called back after I cooled down and got a tech who saw what was done, bur insisted to let him take over my PC. He assured me it take only 20 minutes and I agreed. An hour and 35 minutes later I told him just take of ordering the drive (it seems the first tech did not it. Hr agreed and then after being on hold for 5 minutes he told me the system was down and I would have to call back on 11/2/09.
Both techs had bad attitudes and treated me like a dummy. I wasted two hours and 40 minutes of being insulted and talked down to!
Price can not overcome lack of service
Great powerful HP desktop August 23, 2009
W. Uncapher (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just replaced my 8 year old Pentium 4 desktop with the HP Elite m9550f. I'm blown away, it's super fast, the fan is so noiseless, you hardly know it's running! I purchased it along with an HP 21.5" 1080p HD monitor with HDMI input. The monitor is the best I've ever seen. Only a Sony might beat it for over all quality and performance. My new HP computer is also expandable and not proprietary like with a Dell and others out there. I added an extra drive myself, so I got to take a look inside. I was very impressed with the quality of the components HP uses in their computers! Which is very important, since their's a lot of cheap junk out their. They used a Pegatron Corp. motherboard (formerly ASUS, which split it's company into 3 seperate divisions last year)! If anyone knows anything about motherboards it's the next most important part of your computer next to the processor chip itself! Pegatron Corp. boards are an industry leader, making boards that even out perform Intel and AMD which make the processor chips for the board. Only high-end PC makers use Pegatron Corp. motherboards. HP also used a 1 TB Seagate Berracuda hard-drive, again the indusrty leader for qualty and reliability! The hard-drive is virtually silent! It has way more capacity than anyone would ever need, I would well imagine! The HP DVD/CD burners are made by Philips/Lite-On, again one of the leaders, only Plextor is better in performance! The memory chips are made by Samsung. The soundcard is by Realtek, only Creative sound blaster and Turtle Beach are better! They also used a fairly high-end ATI Radeon graphics card, which is impressive. Everyone has their preference on graphics cards, but there's basically very little difference between Nvidia and ATI graphics chips! The power supply is by Delta Electronics and has plenty of available power. The build quilty of the mid-tower case is great! It's very well constructed and sturdy! It has all metal sides and rear, the front plastic bezel is strong and well made, plus very stylish and high-tech looking! All-in-all this is a great computer, although it's fairly expensive, but then you sometimes get what you pay for! I thought they should have included a Blu-ray drive for the price, but I can always add one later, it's already to go, with a compatiable graphics card! If you buy this PC, I'm sure you'll be satisfied!
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