I was wondering if I'm better off buying them off dell or building them myself.
What would be an adaquate set up for the computers?
Thanks,
Gilbert
What would be an adaquate set up for the computers?
Thanks,
Gilbert
Need to get 3 computers for business use....
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Use these Dell Coupons for your 3 Computers.
You can custom build your rigs to include whatever your needs may be and have time for a cup of coffee. Save yourself the trouble. Good hunting.
You can custom build your rigs to include whatever your needs may be and have time for a cup of coffee. Save yourself the trouble. Good hunting.
Sorry that I was being vague. I just talked to my customer. They are willing to spend $800 dollars on each computer, She said that she wants the computer to last for about 5 years if possible before upgrading. Shes going to use the computers for a ocean tarrif company she's starting. So they are going to be using simple programs I doubt they need anything with high power.
http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4705559
Nice foundation for a work PC. Basic reliable system that will also overclock up to 280MHz FSB. I'd go with the Antec SLK3000B to ensure proper cooling of the internal components.
Those tiny DELL cases will overheat with use. Today's cheaper DELLs aren't designed for durability. The AMDs run much cooler.
Nice foundation for a work PC. Basic reliable system that will also overclock up to 280MHz FSB. I'd go with the Antec SLK3000B to ensure proper cooling of the internal components.
Those tiny DELL cases will overheat with use. Today's cheaper DELLs aren't designed for durability. The AMDs run much cooler.
I actually found enough parts to build 2 computers I just need to find a good socket a motherboard.
can you guys recommend me anything?
can you guys recommend me anything?
boomerang
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Well, Socket A is dead and has been for some time. It's difficult to recommend a board when few manufacturers are producing them anymore.
I think you would be doing them a disservice to build systems around Socket A. It would fulfill their needs with no problems, but it could bite you later.
I might also suggest ignoring any reply where the word overclock is used when making suggestions for business computers.
Really, go with the Dell's. The headaches of support are not worth it. I speak from experience having built the 4 computers at my wife's office. It's always something and it gets to be a drag. Just this morning, the wife called and was stumped because at boot, one of the systems reported a missing keyboard. The office cats had unplugged the keyboard somehow. She was perplexed though and didn't know what to do.
I think you would be doing them a disservice to build systems around Socket A. It would fulfill their needs with no problems, but it could bite you later.
I might also suggest ignoring any reply where the word overclock is used when making suggestions for business computers.
Really, go with the Dell's. The headaches of support are not worth it. I speak from experience having built the 4 computers at my wife's office. It's always something and it gets to be a drag. Just this morning, the wife called and was stumped because at boot, one of the systems reported a missing keyboard. The office cats had unplugged the keyboard somehow. She was perplexed though and didn't know what to do.
Buy dells with 3 year warantee's and the most memory,cpu speed you can get
15-17" LCD's
No reason those won't last 5 years
15-17" LCD's
No reason those won't last 5 years
Just for the record, that motherboard/cpu combo from Outpost is not socketA, it's socket754.
But the rest of your post is 100% right! Get the Dells.
morkman
If they're for business use then I would suggest getting something boxed w/ a three year warranty with the option for on-site support (this is usually standard coverage for most retail business grade desktops).
Building a gaming rig and tinkering or overclocking on your own time is one thing, but if these are for business then you want them up and running as much as possible. You don't want your employees without a machine and you don't want to waste time "tinkering" at work.
Whatever you buy, check out your local options for support/service. If you have on-site coverage it makes a bit of a difference if an authorized service provider is close by. You can also score points by being a local business owner and buying local.
Also, most business environments should plan to replace their system every three years (when the warranty runs out). If they manage to squeak more life out of them then so be it, but at least she won't be surprised or caught with the cash to buy replacement systems.
Building a gaming rig and tinkering or overclocking on your own time is one thing, but if these are for business then you want them up and running as much as possible. You don't want your employees without a machine and you don't want to waste time "tinkering" at work.
Whatever you buy, check out your local options for support/service. If you have on-site coverage it makes a bit of a difference if an authorized service provider is close by. You can also score points by being a local business owner and buying local.
Also, most business environments should plan to replace their system every three years (when the warranty runs out). If they manage to squeak more life out of them then so be it, but at least she won't be surprised or caught with the cash to buy replacement systems.
Our current vendor contract is for HP business desktops. I have been nothing but impressed with their hardware, including performance, servicability and stability. Their support has also been top notch (I did back-to-back support calls with Symantec and HP and it was like night and day... Symantec couldn't have cared less that I was having a problem with one of the products they bought from someone else). HP's consumer level support leaves a little to be desired tho, but one of my personal machines is an HP/Compaq and it has served me quite well.
If you end up recommeding Dell's, try to keep her away from the consumer grade systems. The pricing will be attractive but she will most likely suffer on the service/support side. She should be putting her $$$ towards systems that are meant for use in a business environment and include higher calibre service/support.
If you end up recommeding Dell's, try to keep her away from the consumer grade systems. The pricing will be attractive but she will most likely suffer on the service/support side. She should be putting her $$$ towards systems that are meant for use in a business environment and include higher calibre service/support.
At work, I have built about a dozen and bought ~40 Dell/HP over the last five years, and heartily endorse buying Dell or HP, both are extremely reliable and well built, with excellent next day service (I dont buy the three year plan). Of the two HPs are better, but Dell is more competitive with "hot deals", free shipping, 60 days same as cash etc etc. Avoid the entry level machines for $399 as they are in IMHO dogs.
Here is a current offering for about 850 shipped: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/...us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=1d51w6&s=bsd
Here is a current offering for about 850 shipped: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/...us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=1d51w6&s=bsd
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