-=PCTechTalk=- Re: looking for new computer
- From: ~OoO~ <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:22:42 -0400
Here... look at this one:
Dell Small Business has the Dell Dimension C521 Athlon64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+
System + 19" E197FP Analog Flat Panel LCD Monitor for $479 + free shipping.
Specs:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
48X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Integrated Graphics GPU
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
1 Year On-site Economy Plan
Dell USB Keyboard and Dell 2-button USB mouse
19 inch E197FP Analog Flat Panel
Here's the link:
http://tinyurl.com/2f2ay6
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:55:10 -0400, cristy wrote:
> HI Troth,
>
> I will certainly look and check that out. I have an older
> monitor, not a flat screen but a good one. I got a one day offer
> from Dell today, but it said shared memory?And it was one day
> only. Ill share the info on it later on when I can find it again.
>
> thanks,
>
> Christine
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "~OoO~"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:27 PM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: looking for new computer
>
>
> > Very sorry for the delay, Cristy. Busy, busy, busy... hope you
> > understand! :o)
> > Anyways... all of their cheaper priced systems are good deals.
> > No need to spend too much unless you want something really good
> > for gaming.
> >
> > Look at the WEEKLY SPECIAL A system. Starts at $574.
> >
> > You can get it AS IS, or you can make some modifications, as I
> > have listed below.
> >
> > The case is completely customizable, so you can click on each
> > one and see which one you like best. If you change the case,
> > they'll either add or deduct a few dollars.
> >
> > The system AS IS comes with the Intel Core 2 Duo E6300. That is
> > a fine processor for your needs. Its the one of the cheaper of
> > the dual-core CPUs. But, its a good chip. But, if you wanted to
> > go a little higher, and you really wanted the best value for
> > the money, I would seriously consider upgrading the processor
> > to the E6600, which will tack on an additional $139... well
> > worth the money.
> >
> > The only other consideration would be to add a floppy drive. Is
> > it necessary? No. But, I have found that sometimes when you
> > just can't get into the system under the OS, the floppy is the
> > last saving grace us techs will successfully use. Most other
> > companies will charge you much more to add the floppy,
> > including Dell (and I have no idea why they do that). IBuyPower
> > just charges you a well investment of a mere $6. A nice
> > insurance policy to accessing your system in times of trouble.
> >
> > The video card is fine, unless you plan on playing high-end,
> > graphic-intensive games. If you do, let me know and I'll give
> > you a suggestion on that as well.
> >
> > With the changes above (E6600 CPU and floppy drive), this
> > system will run you $719. Leave the default setting (also good)
> > and its $574. Can't beat that.
> >
> > Do note, however, this does not include a monitor.
> >
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> > On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:31:13 -0400, cristy wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Sir Troth,
> > >
> > > If you get a chance to look on that site direct me to one or
> > > two you think might be good ones for medium priced computers.
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > > Christine
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "~OoO~"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 10:23 AM
> > > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: looking for new computer
> > >
> > >
> > > > Dual-core is 2 processors put together into one package,
> > > > or CPU chip. Its basically the same as having 2
> > > > processors, and sandwiching them together. To take
> > > > advantage of dual-core, the application must have been
> > > > programmed as such. However, if the OS is dual-core
> > > > compatible, as is Vista, then even NON-dual- core-
> > > > compatible apps can take advantage since you can run
> > > > multiple apps, each using one core. With that said...
> > > >
> > > > Besides Dell, I now VERY HEAVILY recommend systems from
> > > > IBuyPower.com, which is sort of like what Alienware was
> > > > when they first started out. They have good priced, high-
> > > > powered systems.
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:33:01 -0400, cristy wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thanks Don,
> > > > >
> > > > > That gives me something to go on. I really have not
> > > > > decided yet on getting a Dell for sure, might also
> > > > > look locally at some computer stores.
> > > > >
> > > > > I dont even know what the dual core is all about,
> > > > > terminology has changed alot since I last bought a
> > > > > computer. I do have a router, need to see what kind it
> > > > > is, my neice uses a wireless laptop off of my computer
> > > > > and router.
> > > > >
> > > > > thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > Christine
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "dswabc"
> > > > > To:
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:32 AM
> > > > > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: looking for new computer
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > First off... I have owned 5 different Dell computers
> > > > > beginning with a Dell
> > > > > L466c several years ago. I have had to use the
> > > > > warranty service at least
> > > > > once on every machine. I'm fixing to call them again
> > > > > (for the 4th time) on
> > > > > my latest purchase because the CD/DVD ROM drive and
> > > > > the DVD burner are acting up again. Needless to say,
> > > > > I do not recommend Dell any more as a quality machine.
> > > > > However, if you want good customer service, Dell has
> > > > > it and you will most likely need it.
> > > > >
> > > > > As to what you need on your new computer, I would
> > > > > suggest at a minimum:
> > > > >
> > > > > Any dual core/core duo 64-bit processor
> > > > > 2 GB RAM
> > > > > DVD Burner +/-, DL and if available RAM
> > > > > capability
> > > > > Video adapter with 512MB RAM and wide screen support
> > > > > with DVI output
> > > > > SATA hard drive as large as you think you'll need...
> > > > > bigger is better and you can never have too big of a
> > > > > drive 400 watt or larger power supply
> > > > > 19" or larger wide screen digital monitor with DVI
> > > > > input. Wireless network adapter (Linksys if available
> > > > > especially if you have a Linksys wireless router) 3 or
> > > > > 4 year warranty if buying a Dell
> > > > >
> > > > > Optional: card reader, extra USB ports, Firewire
> > > > > port(s), 2nd hard drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive, 3.5" floppy
> > > > > drive, premium speakers, wireless laser or optical
> > > > > mouse/keyboard.
> > > > >
> > > > > Don
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "cristy"
> > > > > To:
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:12 AM
> > > > > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- looking for new computer
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi everyone,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I am thinking about getting a new computer
> > > > > >
> > > > > soon. Here we go. I went to
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > Dell site last night and wow when I went to
> > > > > >
> > > > > customize it, all these new
> > > > > > options added it seems. It has been awhile and
> > > > > >
> > > > > I am not sure what options
> > > > > > I
> > > > > > really do or dont need now.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Basically looking for a fairly powerful
> > > > > computer with good graphics and
> > > > > > sound, enough memory for movie editing, enough
> > > > > >
> > > > > storage for movies/photos,
> > > > > > would like to be able to create CD's and DVD's,
> > > > > >
> > > > > to play and record. And
> > > > > > do
> > > > > > not want a very large computer.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Also wondering if it is better to buy from a
> > > > > >
> > > > > local dealer or just as good
> > > > > > to
> > > > > > order online through someone like Dell. I do
> > > > > >
> > > > > have Dell now, so far all
> > > > > > is
> > > > > > good. It is about 3 years old.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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