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just buy a cheap dell and do a few upgrade on it yourself. like adding in more ram and a better graphics card. dell's can be a really good deal if you do that as they have fairly good motherboards(usually, you should check), decent cases/power supply, good cpus, etc for a good price.
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yeah my mom and my sister each have a dell... I would classify it as reliable, quiet, and a perfect fit for their needs. It is lacking, however, in RAM and video card.
Speaking of video cards, I'm keeping my fingers crossed because I might be getting a Geforce FX 6800 Ultra 256 meg card for about $100.
To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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Would it help if I gave some specs of the computers I was looking at?Comment
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sure, why not?
Eschewing obfuscation and transcending conformity since 1982. Embrace the flux.Comment
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XPS: Dimension XPS Generation 3
Pentium® 4 Processor 550 with with HT Technology (3.40GHz, 800 FSB)
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Memory
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (2x512M)
Keyboard
Dellâ„¢ Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Monitors
17 in 1704FP Ultrasharpâ„¢ Digital Flat Panel Display
Video Card
256MB PCI Expressâ„¢ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeonâ„¢ X800 XT
Hard Drive
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices
3.5 in Floppy Drive
Mouse
Mouse included in Dell Wireless Package
Network Interface
Integrated Intel® PRO 1000 Ethernet
Modem
56K PCI Telephony Modem
TBU
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0
CD or DVD Drive
Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + FREE 16x DVD+RW/+R w/ dbl layer write capable
Sound
Sound Blaster Audigyâ„¢2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
Speakers
Dell 5650 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer
Productivity Software
Microsoft® Office Basic Edition 2003
Security Software
McAfee Security Center w/VirusScan, Firewall and Privacy, 90-day trial
Digital Music
Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH
Digital Photography
Hardware Support Services
Dell Media Experience
Belkin Surgemaster Gold-9 outlet
Norton Internet Security 2004
Lexmark X6170 All in One Colour Printer (SKU A0114583)
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Definitely a hot-rod of a computer, but really expensive.
"The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "Comment
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Why would you possibly waste that much money on a computer?
"Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way. "
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I do, 2nd week now. Love it. Expensive as hell, though...Originally posted by Nuclear Master
Does anyone own an Alienware?Originally posted by Serb:Please, remind me, how exactly and when exactly, Russia bullied its neighbors?
Originally posted by Ted Striker:Go Serb !
Originally posted by Pekka:If it was possible to capture the essentials of Sepultura in a dildo, I'd attach it to a bicycle and ride it up your azzes.Comment
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Mad Monk Enterprises Series I:
Athlon 64 3200+, Newcastle Core
ASUS K8V Deluxe Motherboard
X-SuperAlien Tower Case
Operating System
Windows XP Home Edition
Memory
1GB Dual Channel DDR400 SDRAM (2x512M)
Keyboard
NEC Internet Keyboard
Monitors
17 in NEC Multisync 95 Monitor
Video Card
128MB x4/x8 ATI Radeonâ„¢ AIW 9600 XT
Hard Drive
Dual 80GB ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices
3.5 in Hitachi Superdrive
Mouse
Logitech Optical Mouse
Network Interface
Integrated VIA Gigabit Ethernet
Modem
None!
TBU
Adobe yadda yadda
CD or DVD Drive
16x DVD+RW/+R
Sound
Integrated ASUS 5.1 channel
Speakers
SuperPower Speaker System with Subwoofer
Software
Games n' stuff.
~$1500No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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Sava Series 1 PC:
Athlon 2800+
Soyo KT600 Dragon Plus Motherboard
PowerMax Case with Plexiglass panel and neon fans
OS
Windows XP Pro
RAM
1 Gig Ultra PC 2700
Keyboard
IBM
Monitor
19 inch Viewsonic E90fb
Video Card
Verto Geforce FX 5900 128 meg
HD
Western Digital 130 Gig
3.5 inch floppy
Microsoft 7 button optical mouse
Integrated 10/100 LAN... but Netgear PCI Gigabit card
Mercury 56x CD-ROM
Gateway DVD-ROM
SB Audigy 2
Gaming headphones with mic
~$750 US
Hey, Nuke Master, if you want, I can build you a PC and you can buy it from me via paypal (or Ebay). I could build you one like the one you listed for far less than the cost.
As for software, I can put on anything you want (including games). It won't exactly be "legally purchased" however.
To us, it is the BEAST.Comment
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Originally posted by Saras
I do, 2nd week now. Love it. Expensive as hell, though...
Ah, great! How is everything? Is the sound of the fan very loud? How was the procedure of actually purchasing it, and going through the phases?Comment
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If I were to buy a computer, would someone "give" () me Microsoft Office, Virus protectors, etc.?
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You need to have EnerMax or Antec power supplies.(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
(")_(") "Starting the fire from within."Comment
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Antec TrueBlue 480, here.
No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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It's a notebook, so the noise is tolerable. I usually wear headphones anyway.Originally posted by Nuclear Master
Ah, great! How is everything? Is the sound of the fan very loud? How was the procedure of actually purchasing it, and going through the phases?
You go to the website, fill out the form, they bill you, assemble and ship it. I got three DHL coupons for service returns and a free T-Shirt. Which is what one should expect after being ripped off
Originally posted by Serb:Please, remind me, how exactly and when exactly, Russia bullied its neighbors?
Originally posted by Ted Striker:Go Serb !
Originally posted by Pekka:If it was possible to capture the essentials of Sepultura in a dildo, I'd attach it to a bicycle and ride it up your azzes.Comment
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