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[DEAD] Dell $500 off $1499 Dimension Desktops, ends 10/25/04 11:00 PM CST

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am I missing something here? when I add the $500 off coupon the $150 off goes away. early today the system cost me $1040 now it's $1190. help!!!
 
What is the deal with that 3.0 --> 3.2 upgrade. I ordered this system earlier today but it was based on the 3.0 Ghz CPU. I'd like the free upgrade too!
 
I got mine at 9pm est today

3.2
80gb sata
1gb 533ram
6800
19 lcd(i have a 2001fp already and i have a 18" of the same line that runs games with no ghosting)

for 1100 2 day shipped to va(va has to pay tax from dell's site)

the monitor sealed the deal, sell it for 400 and you still have a pretty amazing machine for 600. Ive been wanting a 6800 for a while now, ive done a little research on the gto and it seems their soft moddable to 16 pipe....slap a vga silencer on it and it has the possibility to be one fast card.
 
Ok, the 3.2ghz iced it for me. Ordered 2, I figured if it's worth it to buy one, why not double up.

I think I'll sit on them for a couple of weeks at least and avoid the hoopla after-effect. Christmas and HL2 are coming. Surely Dell can't keep this up much longer.

 
Argh, I so don't need yet another computer, yet the temptation is so strong. 🙁 I'd like to replace my 15" LCD, but then I'd need a bigger desk.
 
Damn you Dell! You have spoiled my fun with your cut throat prices! I've been waiting and plotting for months to put together an Nforce4 939 AMD system. The fact that my wife has been talking about wanting a flat panel montitor made it impossible for me to pass up this deal. Oh well, I guess I will have to settle for....

3.2GHz Prescott
1GB 533MHz DDR2
160GB SATA
Geforce 6800 GTO
19" LCD

for $1100
 
So buy it, keep the LCD and part out the box. Get a 6800GTO, they're selling on ebay buy it now for $425, sell the ram, hd, cpu, and keep the LCD FREE!
 
Originally posted by: Apex
Argh, I so don't need yet another computer, yet the temptation is so strong. 🙁 I'd like to replace my 15" LCD, but then I'd need a bigger desk.
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You cannot stop the force Apex|^|Predator. I couldn't pass it up. Guess I'll have to return one of the outlet 8400s and sell some of my older LCDs. 😀

 
Originally posted by: Lanyap
Originally posted by: Apex
Argh, I so don't need yet another computer, yet the temptation is so strong. 🙁 I'd like to replace my 15" LCD, but then I'd need a bigger desk.
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You cannot stop the force Apex|^|Predator. I couldn't pass it up. Guess I'll have to return one of the outlet 8400s and sell some of my older LCDs. 😀
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LOL, I have an outlet 8400 sitting right here too.

1 hour left, just need to resist for 1 more hour.
 
Yeah I know.... But parting out the box seems like such a hassle.... It is MUCH better than my current system: Duron 1.3, Soltek KT133A, 512MB PC133, Geforce3 Ti 200, 20GB+4.3GB Maxtor, 10xPioneer DVD-ROM, SBLive X-Gamer. And doesn't EBay take a cut out of everything you sell? Can anyone compare notes on parting out vs. selling the whole system together? I have never sold anything on ebay before.... hell, the last thing I bought on ebay was an N64 system 4 years ago so I could play Majora's Mask.
 
Originally posted by: IceMole
It uses a different e-value code. You have to call and cancel and re-order to get it like I just did.
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I found that link and re-ordered - I had to get a guy on the phone at Dell. He told me if I could find the better deal, order it and he would cancel my first order. That new link had only one CPU as the option - the Pentium 4 HT 3.2 Ghz. But then you had to go through and reselect all the options like before with one exception - the 19" flat panel monitor (free upgrade) was not selected by default! (those sneaky guys!) So after I applied the coupon code again, here is what I ended up with for a grand total of $1047:

Dimension 8400 Pentium® 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB)
Memory 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (2x512M)
Keyboard Dell Quietkey® Keyboard
Monitor FREE UPGRADE! 19 in E193FP Flat Panel Display
Video Card 128MB PCI Express? x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon? X800 SE
Hard Drive 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
No Floppy Drive Included
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Mouse Dell 2-button scroll mouse
Network Interface Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Modem 56K PCI Data/Fax Modem
CD ROM/DVD ROM Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
Sound Card Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio
Speakers No Speaker Option
Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing
Digital Music Dell Jukebox - easy-to-use music player and CD burning software
Digital Photography Paint Shop? Pro® Trial plus Photo Album? Starter Edition
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr Dial-up Internet Access 6 Months of America Online Membership Included

I'm not sure how much advantage getting the 533 mhz memory was - I don't think there is any speed boost. Isn't this like buyinc PC133 memory in the days when your CPU/FSB were runnign at 100 mhz? The PC133 memory was only good for the future?

Thomase,

Ebay is a pretty good thing - I sell some of my older model trains on Ebay - yes they take a small cut based on the initial listing price and 5% of the selling price up to a certain total price and a little more above that.
 
I can't decide what to do with the LCD that will be coming with this deal, ebay it or keep it.

I havn't been able to find any reviews on this particular model as all searches return sites talking about the actual deal at dell and no information on this monitor. I am mostly concerned with being able to play games on it, I am very satisfied with my samsung 19in crt but would love to save all that desk space with a nice lcd.

Anyone have one of these already that can comment on its quality, or a link to a reputable review would be great.
 
Try it is all I can say, supposedly the 16ms response is decent for gaming.

I have to say, that free upgrade to 3.2 Ghz was a nice little bonus to sweeten the deal even more!
 
I read a few posts of guys who already have this monitor love it. If you look at their 15 or 17 you'll see they have 25ms but this one has 16ms. I guess we'll all be able to report back and let you know how it looks/plays.
 
Good to go again, with new 25% email coupon. Saves about $467 on the same system with 3 year premium warranty

19 LCD is not free, but you do get it for $51 cheaper than the 17" LCD
 
Has anyones order moved w/ the 3.2 setup? I ordered the 3ghz yesterday at 2, and by 6 it was already in the testing phase. Canceled and ordered the 3.2 last night and it's sat "In Production:" all day, not even in kitting stage.
 
Originally posted by: IceMole
Has anyones order moved w/ the 3.2 setup? I ordered the 3ghz yesterday at 2, and by 6 it was already in the testing phase. Canceled and ordered the 3.2 last night and it's sat "In Production:" all day, not even in kitting stage.
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The order status on my desktop says it's shipped.
 
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