So I'm thinking of getting a new desktop but I want to keep costs down. I usually build my own comps but now a bit out of touch with new technologies. Dell is offering the Insprion 530 for $~750USD.
Specs are:
Intel Core 2 Quad Procs 2.4GHz Q6600 (G33 chipset)
Windows Vista Basic SP1
No monitor (don't need one anyway)
4GB DDR2 800MHz SDRAM Memory
320GB SATA 7200rpm HDD
Dual 16x DVD-ROM + 16x DVD+/- RW with dual write
128MB PCIe ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro w/TV-out
Integrated 7.1 Audio
I don't game that much but occasionally play BF2 / CS. I'm thinking of using it mainly for video editing. Theres an option to change to Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz 6MB L2 at no cost. Do you think I should go for Q6600 or E8200?
Would it be cheaper if I build my own comp with similar specs?
Specs are:
Intel Core 2 Quad Procs 2.4GHz Q6600 (G33 chipset)
Windows Vista Basic SP1
No monitor (don't need one anyway)
4GB DDR2 800MHz SDRAM Memory
320GB SATA 7200rpm HDD
Dual 16x DVD-ROM + 16x DVD+/- RW with dual write
128MB PCIe ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro w/TV-out
Integrated 7.1 Audio
I don't game that much but occasionally play BF2 / CS. I'm thinking of using it mainly for video editing. Theres an option to change to Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz 6MB L2 at no cost. Do you think I should go for Q6600 or E8200?
Would it be cheaper if I build my own comp with similar specs?