Rate this Dell Setup!

[CrombieKid]

i know you guys don't like anything that isn't DIY, but please look over this dell setup and give your opinion! thanks


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Dimension 8400:

Pentium 4 Processor 530 with HT Technology (3GHz, 800 FSB)

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (2x512M)

160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)

3.5 in Floppy Drive

Dual Drives: 48x CD-RW Drive + 16x DVD+RW/+R w/dbl layer write

19 in 1901FP Dell Ultrasharp Digital Flat Panel Display

128MB PCI Express x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon X800 SE

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability

Logitech Z-5300 5.1-Channel Surround Speaker System

Dell Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet

56K PCI Data/Fax Modem

1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year At-Home Service

 

[Three D. Marks]

not bad, im sure its pretty spendy though

 

[Tim]

I can get it with a Radeon X800XT and a 3 year warranty for 34 bucks more plus taxes.

Also, I'm assuming this is for school, right? Then why aren't you getting it with Windows XP Pro?

 

[CrombieKid]

I can get it with a Radeon X800XT and a 3 year warranty for 34 bucks more plus taxes.

Also, I'm assuming this is for school, right? Then why aren't you getting it with Windows XP Pro?

its for school and for fun, basically all around use. why do i need xp pro? also.. an extra 2 years and better video card for only $34 more?? how is that possible?

 

[Tim]

its for school and for fun, basically all around use. why do i need xp pro? also.. an extra 2 years and better video card for only $34 more?? how is that possible?

If it was for college, a lot of schools recommend XP Pro for networking purposes.

I forgot about the 150 dollar mail in rebate, so it's not quite that little, though. Sorry to get your hopes up. It's still about the same price if you factor in the upgraded video card. I used to work for Dell and I know about discounts and stuff.

http://www.dell.com/atg/eds

Configure your system there, and check the price.

 

[CrombieKid]

http://www.dell.com/atg/eds

Configure your system there, and check the price.

thanks for the link, but after configuring the same setup with the 3 years and XT the price is actually $350 more after you factor the rebates in

 

[Tim]

Yeah, I can work some different magic too. That was just the first link that came to mind.

 

[Tim]

Okay, for your exact setup as you have listed, I found a way to get it for 1921.92 plus tax and before $225 in rebates. I'll PM you the web address to go to if you want it.

 

[CrombieKid]

Okay, for your exact setup as you have listed, I found a way to get it for 1921.92 plus tax and before $225 in rebates. I'll PM you the web address to go to if you want it.

please do!