Originally posted by: Budmantom
mrichardson2
It appears you don't have a clue, as far as a wife machine anything Dell sells will be fine for her for the next few years, the components are as good or better than what you have chosen and let me know what you think of the tech support that you get with your new system.
I have bought plenty of systems for under $200 from Dell that would be fine for your wife and as far as higher end systems, mine is as fast as what you have and I'm sure I paid a lot less.
Tom
Oh, where to begin.
It appears you don't have a clue, as far as a wife machine anything Dell sells will be fine for her for the next few years
Your comments (and those of others) seem very s*xist. What sort of wife do you have, Tom? My wife is intellegent, but I guess not all women are, is that right? Is that your point? That a woman should have a lesser computer? That you should buy junk because you can save $100 because it is for a girl??
let me know what you think of the tech support that you get with your new system.
When was the last time you called DELL for support on your many $200 Dell computers? Did you enjoy the language barrier, and repeating things 8 times. Being told to check the power cable, turn it off, turn it on. (BTW, I am not in need of tech support on my new system, people call me for tech help on their computers)
the components are as good or better than what you have chosen
Really??
Have you been inside a Dell lately, or ever?
When was the last time you spotted a DFI motherboard in a Dell? Or ASUS, or MSI, or any major brand company? How about a Seagate or WD Hard Drive? Do you like generic ram, Tom? That's what you'll find in a $200 or $400 or $600 DELL.
I guess the entire computer industry got it wrong, Tom. I guess there must be millions of computer enthusiats lighting up the phones to get the hands on the awesome Dell PC's. I guess AMD is a joke, and that companies like DFI, OCZ, Seagate and WD should just go out of business since Dell's are so much better.
I would love for you to enlighten me on
1) a $200 Dell - since they do not exist (don't forget shipping, $99 and tax, Tom)
2) How a $200 (or $500) Dell with an Intel Celeron processor will outperform an A64 Athlon 3200+ with 1GB OCZ ram
Perhaps you are a DELL employee trying to save face, and that's fine - it's your job. Next time I'll check with Toms Hardware Guide forums - where they won't suggest a DELL as "adequate" for a woman.
I came to these forums for mainly, 2 reasons:
1) Everyone here was very nice, polite and helpful when I chose the components for my rig - which I love. I am so pleased with my purchase, and everyone who helped me pick the DFI Lanparty board, the OCZ Ram, my 6600GT card - and still stay in my budget. I love every NAME BRAND part THAT I PUT IN IT - MYSELF.
2) My wife needed a computer for office work. Maybe her needs will change later but for now that's what she does. I didn't want to buy her a Dell (obviously). Did you think that I would spend the time on this forum if I felt all my "stupid" wife needed was a Dell. Get a life, get a clue Tom.
I asked for help in choosing components. Thankfully, there are still a few members at anandtech forums that actually tried to point me in the right direction, and answered the questions I had.
Others, like yourself, seem to have nothing better to do than make pointless comments that have no value. Why did you even bother to put your 2 cents in this thread when you made zero comments earlier. Are you that bored. Or did your employer read it and want you to defend Dell.
Have a few more Buds, BUDMANTOM - might as well get rid of those last few brain cells, huh?
Many thanks to people like Malladine, who actually helped. Here's my favorite post from this thread:
$541 for a Celeron powered Dell pc with a 40gb hdd, 256 mb of ram and almost non exsistant display hard ware, OR $650 for a custom built AMD 64 rig with 1gb ram, tons of upgrade potential and an 80gb hdd.
Man.
Tough choice.
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