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xonik

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I just wanted to run the specs by y'all before I order, to make sure I'm not insane or something. Keep in mind that this has to be a "Dell" in some shape or form, and that the intended owner is a gamer.

Dell PowerEdge 400SC ($802 before tax):
Intel Pentium 4 2.8C
80 GB Hitachi Deskstar 180GXP
Nice case and power supply
Motherboard with AGP slot and several PCI slots, Intel i875P chipset and ICH5 southbridge
CD-ROM drive
Dell E172P 17" LCD monitor
Dell keyboard
Logitech 2-button ball mouse

Added components:
Corsair Value Select 2x512 MB PC3200 DDR RAM ($167)
Sapphire Toxic X800 Pro VIVO ($442)

For a total of $1411 before tax, after shipping.

So, tell me how you think.
 
Has to be a Dell huh? Shame, then you miss out on the awesome performance of the Athlon64.

I'd say shoot for a higher processor, more storage space, and grab an optical mouse, shouldn't cost more than $30-40 for a decent Microsoft/Logitech of your choice.

Remember, there are only three parts of a computer that can affect you physically; that is the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse. Skimp on those parts and you will know it and it could even cause you physical distress over time.
 
I got tough clients. The thing is, they won't upgrade this thing for another 5 years either. A 2.8C is nothing to be embarrassed about, though.
 
xonik said:
I got tough clients. The thing is, they won't upgrade this thing for another 5 years either. A 2.8C is nothing to be embarrassed about, though.
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Nothing to be embarrassed about today, anyways, but then a Pentium II 400 was nothing to be embarrased about in 2000. The faster processor you can get them, the more perceived usable life the computer will have.
 
Buckus said:
Nothing to be embarrassed about today, anyways, but then a Pentium II 400 was nothing to be embarrased about in 2000. The faster processor you can get them, the more perceived usable life the computer will have.
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Okay, let me explain what I'm dealing with.

Right now, they are running a Cyrix MII 266 MHz and a PCI based Radeon 7500 videocard. They play "games" alright; I think they are playing Madden 2000 lately. Still, I know that they will eventually find out about Doom 3 and the recent stuff, or else I'll introduce them.

Yes, a faster processor would be nice, but I can't justify trashing a 2.8C (the cheapest available option), only to spend $400+ more for a 10-12% performance gain with a 3.4C or E.
 
why would this person do this to themselves?


Anyways, looks like a great system though...
 
Hmm, no. I wouldn't approve of such a system. I wouldn't even trade my older PC for such a thing. Not even my 2500+ XP that's overclockable to 3500+ too. :-/

-J.
 
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