Question 1

is windows installed on this already?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No.. It comes with the Windows image on the hard drive rather than coming with a dvd. When you boot up for the first time it will launch the Windows installation. Just don't swap out the drive because the sound driver for this machine can't be found. I had to buy an external sound card. Also the video is minimal at most and won't load a dvd movie. I'll have to buy and install a video card if I use this for anything beyond internetting.

Question 2

32 bit or 64 bit OS???

Accepted Answer

32. You could try installing a 64 which I didn't try but from what I've read is difficult to find drivers.

Question 3

Does this unit have all the ports on the back for a printer, scanner, monitor, etc ?

Accepted Answer

Yes to both questions. You will need to add a "WY-Lan card or USB WY-Lan dongle " to get conectivity on a wireless network. I used the dongle because I had one. It is working very well. The front facing cooling fan is a little load. If you have old data on 3 1/2" floppies this little computer has one. They're a little hard to find now days.

Question 4

Does this desktop have a HDMI connection?

Accepted Answer

No. VGA is all, I believe. Beware of the fan, tho. Should be easy to get to it but it'll show new heights of fan noise, like taking off.

Question 5

Does this comp come with a wifi card or is this something I'll have to buy sepperatly?

Accepted Answer

The IBM ThinkCentre M52 doesn't come with a wifi card installed. You can install one in it, or easier yet, you can use an external USB wifi  dongle that you only have to plug in.

Question 6

Does this system use sata? If so, how many sata ports are on the mobo?

Accepted Answer

This computer has 2 SATA ports, one is taken by the
 hard drive.

Question 7

Can a wireless adapter be installed on this and if so what brand/model?

Accepted Answer

yes -- cheap with a good range is a rosewell usb
Rosewill RNX-N180UBE Wireless Adapter currently $19

Question 8

what type of graphics upgrade can be done to this pc?

Accepted Answer

Hello, Thank you for contacting us with your question. We apologize that we are unable to provide you with direct technical assistance; however, we recommend visiting our online community forum. www.eggxpert.com. At EggXpert you can chat with someone who may assist you with your question. Hope this information is helpful. Have an Eggcellent Day! Newegg.com

Question 9

Can you add a cheap video card with HDMI out, a USB TV tuner to this desktop if so what kind is compatible?

Accepted Answer

Slot 1: half length, 1 lane PCI Express or 1 ADD 2-R
Slot 2: half length PCI [version 2.2]

"ZOTAC ZT-60604-10L GeForce GT 610 512MB 64-bit DDR3 PCI HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card" will work, havn't tried myself, but that is the cheapest card with HDMI port that will work in this system

Question 10

Thanks for the info on the video card.  How many open ports are there to add memory?  What type will work best to keep this affordable?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 4 slots for memory sticks of the type DDR2, 240 PIN. Some of these computers have 2 sticks 1GB each already installed, so you can add another 2 for  a total of 4GB (the maximum allowed for a Windows 32 bit system). Others have 4 sticks 512MB each, so you have to replace them with 4 x 1GB or 2 X 2GB sticks to get the max. As to the frequency of the RAM, choose 667 MHz, it's cheaper (it runs at 332.5 MHz anyway).

Questions & Answers