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New system I just ordered, What do you think?

jediphx

jediphx

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$792 shipped with tax, free shipping and $300 off coupon

1 223-5256 Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache
1 311-7239 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
1 310-9611 Dell USB Keyboard
1 310-7966 Dell Optical USB Mouse
1 320-6097 19" LCD with TrueLIfe
1 320-5747 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT- DDR3
1 341-4809 250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
1 341-5008 No Floppy Drive Requested
1 420-6540 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
1 420-5769 Internet Search and Portal
1 420-5924 Icon Consolidation Application
1 463-2282 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
1 420-6436 Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
1 313-5582 Dell Resource DVD with Application Backup
1 420-7622 DELL SUPPORT CENTER 2.0
1 310-1966 Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
1 430-0412 Integrated NIC card
1 313-4593 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
1 420-7468 ADOBE ACROBAT READER 8.1 DIM/INSP
1 313-5270 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
1 420-6464 Roxio Creator Basic
1 313-2758 Integrated Audio
1 313-4482 Dell A225 Speakers
1 420-7701 Trend Micro PC-cillin InternetSecurity, English, 30-Days Subscription
1 412-0934 Earthlink
1 412-0933 AOL for Broadband
1 420-8085 Microsoft Works 9.0, English
1 950-3337 1 Year Limited Warranty
1 987-3137 Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
1 982-4310 Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
1 987-6238 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
1 960-3249 Banctec Service Agreement
1 983-3680 Warranty Support,Initial Year
1 310-9425 IEEE 1394a ADAPTER
1 464-9572 No Entertainment software pre-installed
1 310-8626 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
1 420-7091 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS
1 420-7092 DataSafe Online Dim/Ins/XPS 1YR-FREE
1 987-4817 Insp Datasafe 3GB,1YR(Incl in price),DHS
1 988-0099 To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
 
all that software it lists is free, really no choice to remove it so I will when i get system. I mainly meant the hardware.
 
yeah i built my last gaming pc but this time around I thought i would go the dell route since I dont plan to OC the system much if at all
 
8600gt is not a gaming card (9600gt or 3850xt are lowest "gaming" cards) so if you plan on using this you should either have dell switch it before shipping (or drop to lowest end gpu they have and pick up a card separately)
 
not terrible since it includes an OS and some warranty.

It's coming up a little short on graphics performance and storage for the price though. Plus Q6600 with no OC ...

Any specs on the PSU in case you want to upgrade the graphics?
 
Originally posted by: jediphx
I just ordered, What do you think?

$792 shipped with tax, free shipping and $300 off coupon

1 223-5256 Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache
1 320-6097 19" LCD with TrueLIfe
1 320-5747 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT- DDR3
1 341-4809 250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
1 420-6540 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
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Since you haven't mentioned what you're going to use the PC for...
CPU - I would have saved some cash and went with the E6650.
LCD - I would have used the CPU savings and bumped up to the 22" E228WFP.
Video - I would have picked either the 2600XT or no video card and bought one from Newegg.
HD - The price difference makes the 500GB a no-brainer over the 250GB.
OS - XP for me, no Vista.
 
Yeah, these days pre-builts seem to be just fine for everything besides gaming. Console graphics have gotten so good, I'm thinking of just dropping PC gaming altogether *gasp* the only PC game I'm pumped up for is SC2, but from the looks of it SC2 isn't gonna be demanding at all in terms of specs.
 
I wish you had posted before purchase.

It is difficult to advise much now after purchase except cancel if possible.
It isn't a horrible deal but it is not a great deal either as it is probably worth what you paid but not more and would sell for even less piece meal.


My concerns would be: HD size, memory speed and brand, vid card, psu, case. ---concerns being you can do better in each area without spending much money.

I do not this box as being very upgradeable without gutting it. That would be concern 1 of course.
With the limitations in others areas the cpu is probably overkill by far.

Unless you want to crunch mathematical equations in the background while you look at low res videos off say youtube.

My apologies for this not being more helpful but not sure what to say beyond cancel is possible and follow one of the 800 builds as discussed in these threads.

cpu e4500---100ish
mobo abit ip35-e-70ish
4 gig ddrII-800--80ish
9600GT---150ish
500 GB HDD---100ish
dvd burner for 25 bucks
cases for 50 to 60 bucks
antec eathwatts 500 for 60ish
win xp --?
21" lcd used for 150ish


with shipping and all you might spend 30 or 40 more dollars total but you'd really be is so much better overall shape and could have a nice upgrade path for a a good while yet without breaking the bank.





 
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