COMPAQ CQ2960EA Desktop PC

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  • Intel® Core™ i3 2120T processor
  • Windows 8
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Hard drive: 500 GB

Icon: Intel Desktop Processor - Second Gen Core i3

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Fix or replace – within 7 days*
Breakdown through mishaps
Part and labour costs covered
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Clever remote fix
Free recovery of lost files
Computer healthcheck every year
24/7 freephone support
Worldwide protection
Timed slot
Loan laptop to keep you going

*7 day maximum repair time starts from when we collect your item or when you drop your item to one of our stores. Return transit time is excluded.


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The Compaq CQ-2960EA Desktop PC gives you great performance that makes this computer suitable for the whole family.

Comes with Windows 8

The brand new Windows 8 operating system is here and included in your Compaq CQ-2960EA Desktop PC.

An exciting and highly innovative system, it combines all the important Windows features you love reliably and securely, and it's even easier to use! Operating around a combination of internet apps and a dazzlingly clear and colourful desktop, it dynamically utilises cloud technology for true mobility and flexibility.

The customisable Start screen lets you arrange all your important information and features as required thanks to the beautiful new tiled icon layout.

Windows 8 works just as well if you're using a keyboard and mouse as it does on its intended touchscreen interface, so you still get the same fluid usability however you decide to use your computer.

Simple and reliable

With a dynamic 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3 2120T processor and 4 GB of RAM, you and your family can enjoy direct and rapid performance with this great Compaq CQ-2960EA Desktop Computer.

Featuring a solid and fast integrated Ethernet connection, it's ideal for those essential tasks. Email, keep up with social networking, do homework or create simple documents, handle your personal finances and surf the web to shop or for pleasure.

There's also a big 500 GB hard drive to store all those essential documents, photos, songs and movies – more than enough for your family's needs.

Great visuals and sound

Using an integrated Intel HD Graphics facility, this great computer base unit will output sharp, detailed and colourful visuals when connected to a compatible monitor. The CQ-2960EA Desktop PC offers high processing speed and smooth performance for a highly efficient PC.

The integrated high-definition 5.1 audio processor also gives you incredible sound quality to enhance your movies, DVDs and web content for an incredible all-round computing and entertainment experience.

Innovative expansion features

Thanks to the included Connected Remote function, you can play music and videos remote on your desktop PC using a smartphone or tablet.

You'll also be able to such photos across your PC, smartphone and tablet for quick and easy sharing using Connected Photo.

There's also Support Assistant to provide you with an interactive solution to keep your PC performing at optimum levels. You'll be provided with 90 days' of pre-installed software assistance for your PC to have the best start too.

Ample connectivity

The Compaq CQ-2960EA Home Computer gives you a massive 6 USB 2.0 ports for connecting your mouse, keyboard and other peripheral devices like memory sticks, external drives and other interactive media.

There's also a VGA and a DVI-D port for connecting monitors and visually expanding your PC.

Get your family a powerful, useful and easy to use home computer with the Compaq CQ-2960EA Desktop PC using Windows 8.

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Processor Intel® Core™ i3 2120T processor (2.6 GHz processor clock speed, 5 GT/s DMI processor FSB, 3 MB cache)
Operating System Windows 8
RAM 4 GB
Graphics card Intel HD Graphics (integrated)
Screen type Screen not included
Hard drive 500 GB SATA 3G (7200 rpm)
Optical disk drive DVD writer SATA

Read speed: CD: 48x / DVD: 8x
Write speed: CDR: 52x / CDRW: 12x / DVD+/-R: 8x / DVD+/-RW: 4x
Memory card reader No
USB 6 x USB 2.0 ports
FireWire No
Modem/Ethernet Integrated Ethernet 10/100BT
WiFi No
Bluetooth No
Video interface 1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port
Audio interface 1 x audio-in, 1 x audio-out, 1 x analog audio-in, 2 x analog audio-out
TV output No
Expansion card slot No
Sound Onboard high definition audio 5.1
Keyboard & Mouse - USB keyboard
- USB optical mouse
Additional features 1-year limited warranty: hardware, pick-up and return, parts and labour
Accessories included Power cable, USB keyboard, USB optical mouse, Compaq guide
Software included Microsoft App Store; Microsoft Windows Live Essentials; Microsoft Internet Explorer; Cyberlink PowerDVD; Connected Remote; Connected Photo; HP Games Console; Skype; Connected Music powered by Universal Music Group
Size 382 x 165 x 355 mm (L x W x D)
Weight 5.54 kg

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