I'd atleast try it. I bought the myst and it only averages 43fps on the tomb raider benchmark on highest settings at 1920x1200. Thats overclocked to 1100 with a i7 920 @ 3.8.
What are the recommended specs for the proprietary software and how much storage do you need for the file server?
Definitely buy it from Dell/HP for the service, warranty and reliability aspect.
We do both. All our computers(approx. 1700) are named LLLD-TTTTTTT and the users name or if its a kiosk/multi use pc, it's location is put into the description in AD. We also use vlans; per floor at our HQ and by type in our call centers and distribution centers.
example...
Make sure that device one and device three aren't on the same channel and are set to 20Hz mode for the 2.4Ghz channel. Verify that dhcp and dns really is turned off on device three. Also try device three with it being out in the open, the entertainment center or some of the other devices may be...
Just buy a cable modem not a combo modem/router. Motorola is pretty much the king of cable modems. 6120, 6121, 6141, whichever is supported by your ISP.