820 vs. 930D for new Dell

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Dennis Gordon

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I suspect I know the answer, but...

We're ordering a new Dell for a new hire (this is not my idea). The basic config with a gig/xp pro and an 820D processor is $950. for another $50 you can get a 930D in it. Seems like a better deal. Just looking to confirm my suspicion, since I haven't worked with either processor. This is for web and graphics work. Quick opinions welcomed. Thanks....
 
D 820 = 2.8GHz, 90nm core
D 930 = 3GHz, 65nm core

I'd choose the D 930 over the D 820. There are huge price drops next month on the Pentium D CPUs if you can wait. You'll get a D 950 (3.4GHz) for about the same price as the D 930 is now. Or even better, a Core 2 Duo E6400 for the same price.
 
Well the new hire is coming in next week, so we need the machine now. I'd wait if I could (actually, I'd rather just build it and skip the bloatware from Dell). I'll opt for the 930....
 
Unless I'm mistaken, all 8xx Dual-core Intel CPUs were friggin' space heaters. The 820 D I put in one of our servers was idling at 52c-55c. It peaked under load (dual-prime95) at 75c.

Though, a Thermalright SI-120 brought it down to 37c idle and 51c load.

Needless to say, I'd go with the 9xx series. Especially for only $50.

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Edit: Regarding the bloat-ware: Of course, wiping the hard drive and starting from scratch is best option. But if that doesn't work for you, I've had good results with the Dell De-Crapifier.
 
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