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Ok.... I think I am going to dive into this. I am looking for more of a higer end PC:. My current one is dogging big time on video processing. This is what I narrowed down to.

600 Series Processor
2 Gig of DDR2 Ram (figure I can add another 2 Gig later in the open slots cheap)
Audigy 2
6800 GTO
160 or 250 Gig drive.
Plus whatever SW it comes with as a bonus.

I have seen a couple come through in the $1200 range ... looks like a pretty good deal.
REALLY wish I could package a 24" monitior with this, but I'll think I'll wait for the next standalone deal for that to pop up.

First ... am I best off buying here for this, or looking elsewhere ?
Also, the Chassis of desktop pops up ... what is that ? I do not see anything other than towers in the new side ... what is mini-chassis, desktop, etc ?

Thanks for the thread everyone ...

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
Dimension 8400 (System Identifier E6W2X454)
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB / 2MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home

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System Price $1,774.00
Promotion Discount ($400.00)
Discounted Price $1,374.00
Dell recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home
Memory: 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 250 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Video: 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO Graphics Card
Modem: 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, and IEEE 1394 capability
DVD Drive: 16X DVD ROM Drive
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Software: Resource CD
Music Match 9.0 Software
Combo: RecordNow! and MyDVD Deluxe Software
Microsoft Office 2003 Software Guide
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
Power DVD Software
Dell Picture Studio, Photo Album Premium
QuickBooks Simple Start Special Edition
Record Now! Deluxe Software
Windows Media Player
Resource CD
Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Dell Media Experience Basic
Software
Dell Support Software
H and R Block Promotional Software
Image Restore Software
Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
ISP Software
ISP Software
Net Zero ISP
ISP Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months
Software CD
Misc: Logitec 2-button Scroll Mouse
QuietKey Keyboard
AOL Sofware Documentation
Shipping Material
No Raid
Integrated 5.1 Channel Capable Audio


 
Originally posted by: dyn0
Originally posted by: pxc
Originally posted by: dyn0
i am dropping 3 under 350 if any of you want em.. just keeping one that i got for 324.
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Oh good, i can beta test the direct drop app i wrote. 😀
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lol.. whats direct drop app, whats it do?
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His new prog queries the main outlet database directly. He can now get systems that don't even show up on the inventory webpage. I have ordered a copy of his new prog for $1000 and will run 3 instances on 20 Dell refurbs to beat everyone else here and at FW. 😀 😛


 
Originally posted by: ChgoGuy
First ... am I best off buying here for this, or looking elsewhere ?
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Dell outlet may be your best bet for a 8400. Dell sometimes has deals on new 8400s but they are usually basic configs and the cost goes up quickly when you start adding extras and upgrades. You can check here and some of the other hot deal sites to see if they have a deal on a new 8400 with a 24" LCD. You should also config a new 8400 to your specs and see what type of price you get and compare it to a refurb with the same or similar specs. You should not have too much competition in the mid to high range 8400s since everyone seems to be going for the low priced systems with their scripts.


Originally posted by: ChgoGuy
Also, the Chassis of desktop pops up ... what is that ? I do not see anything other than towers in the new side ... what is mini-chassis, desktop, etc ?
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The 8400 only has one physical case style but they appear to name it differently depending on the processor type, 5xx (MiniTower) vs 6xx (desktop).
 
hey ! That makes sense ... easy way to search instead of clicking on the details .... thanks !

Am I going to get much bang on the 600, or should stick with the 500 series (a bit cheaper).
 
Originally posted by: Lanyap
His new prog queries the main outlet database directly. He can now get systems that don't even show up on the inventory webpage.
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Kidding aside, that is possible.
 
nope ... theory shot.

This was listed as a desktop:
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
Dimension 8400 (System Identifier ZRCT8J04)
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 570 with HT Technology (3.80GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional


Really curious now. Hope these are not some dumps from wierd channel that had actually sqaure, flat desktop chassis ... that would not be cool
 
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 530 with HT Technology (3.00GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home

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System Price $844.00
Promotion Discount ($100.00)
Discounted Price $744.00
Dell recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 NON-ECC SDRAM 400MHz (2 DIMM)
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 250 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Video: 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO Graphics Card
Modem: 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
DVD Drive: 16X DVD ROM Drive
16X DVD + RW Drive


Good deal?
 
Originally posted by: dbleoslow
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 530 with HT Technology (3.00GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home

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System Price $844.00
Promotion Discount ($100.00)
Discounted Price $744.00
Dell recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 NON-ECC SDRAM 400MHz (2 DIMM)
Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 250 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Video: 256MB Nvidia GeForce 6800 GTO Graphics Card
Modem: 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
DVD Drive: 16X DVD ROM Drive
16X DVD + RW Drive


Good deal?
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that is a hot video card. otherwise the price is so, so
 
I did the math afterwords and it turned out to be okay, like you said, but not hot enough for me to splurg. On a brighter note, this is an awesome way to waste my friday at work. 🙂
 
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Home
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SE
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
48X Max Variable CD ROM Drive
48X CD RW Drive
got that yesterday for 429 after taxes was that a hot price???
 
Originally posted by: Andres3605
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Home
1 GB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)
1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SE
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
48X Max Variable CD ROM Drive
48X CD RW Drive
got that yesterday for 429 after taxes was that a hot price???
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I think so.
 
Originally posted by: gshock888
i got a XPS system that says 2x160 but it was actually 3x160 HDD. but the casing is damanged. 🙁
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What's damaged on the casing? Fixable or are you returning it?
 
Originally posted by: gshock888
i got a XPS system that says 2x160 but it was actually 3x160 HDD. but the casing is damanged. 🙁
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Ouch! I'd call and see if they'll replace it. Did it look like it was damaged in shipping?

BTW, congrats on the xps on ebay, 1850 now :thumbsup:

I'm VERY happy b'c I have two very similiar to sell soon 😉
 
just caught this one: still no DDR2
SPECIFICATION
Dimension 8400 (System Identifier 0G7K7454)
Dimension 8400 Desktop: Pentium 4 Processor 540 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB, 1MB)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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System Price $965.00
Promotion Discount ($150.00)
Discounted Price $815.00
Dell recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional


Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Memory: 1 GB DDR SDRAM, 400 MHz (2 DIMM)
Floppy Drive: No Floppy Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 160 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Video: 128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SE
Modem: 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Sound Card: Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio with 100dB Perform
DVD Drive: 16X DVD ROM Drive
16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
Software: Software CD
Net Zero ISP
ISP Software
AOL 8.0 ISP Software
Music Match Software
Norton Internet Security 2005- Antivirus, Firewall, AntiSpam, 15-months
Microsoft Office 2003 Software Guide
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
Power DVD Software
Photo Album 5.1 Standard
Resource CD
Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader
Dell Support 2.0
Software
Dell Support 2.0 Software
H and R Block Promotional Software
Image Restore Software
AOL 9.0 ISP Software
ISP Software
ISP Software
Earthlink ISP Software
Windows Media Player
Paint Shop Pro Studio Trial
Record Now! Deluxe Software
Misc: Shipping Material
Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Desktop Solution
No Raid
Integrated 5.1 Channel
 
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