Looking for new PC

[Dyne]

Yes you would, I think, I forget how Dell works about that kind of thing if that would nullify your warranty or some stupid shit.

this wouldn't suprise me.

[Thief Silver]

Same, there may be a seal on the case that says if broken you're fucked. I really think that's how it use to be.

Also: didn't realize dual layer burners were that cheap I thought they were like $40 lol.

[bandit]

Just found out that my job has a employee discount with dell. Going to see how much of a discount there is. Regarding the processor, is there a need for a 4MB L2 Cache or is 2MB enough?

*EDIT*
Nevermind, the discount wasnt that good anyways. It was $1450 when I can pay $1150 via just regular home account for Inspirion 530s.

[Dyne]

Just found out that my job has a employee discount with dell. Going to see how much of a discount there is. Regarding the processor, is there a need for a 4MB L2 Cache or is 2MB enough?

nothing you will notice in everyday use.

[Schlep]

Just SBAP and build it yourself with higher quality parts from newegg for $625. Add $50 if you want an E6550 instead of the E4400 (highly recommended).

Sony NEC Optiarc 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black E-IDE / ATAPI Model 7170A-0B - OEM
Item #: N82E16827152076
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$29.99

IN WIN IW-Z589T.J350BFU2AD Black Best Performed SECC Japanese Steel metal ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16811108025
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$5.00 Instant
$54.99
$49.99


Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822144701
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$67.99


EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130062
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$89.99


G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231098
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$119.99
$79.99


Intel BOXD946GZISSL LGA 775 Intel 946GZ Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813121046
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$84.99


Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115014
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
$125.99

Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116202
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
$111.99


Subtotal: $640.92 (Before $15 MIR)

[bandit]

nothing you will notice in everyday use.

Thanks.

So I was playing around with the 530s and this is what I chose. Total is $1,159 with $350 off

Dell Inspiron 530s - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E4500 (2MB L2 Cache,2.20GHz,800 FSB)
Operating System - Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Memory - 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
Monitor - 24 inch UltraSharp™ 2407WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
Video Cards - 128MB ATI Radeon X1300
Hard Drives - 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Network Interface - Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Modem and Wireless - 56K PCI Data Fax Modem
Adobe Software - Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Optical Drive - 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Sound Cards - Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Speakers - No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) - Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
Security Software No Security Subscription (30-day trial)
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
Internet Access Service No ISP requested
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service and Support
Dell Digital Entertainment No Entertainment software pre-installed
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium
DataSafe Online Backup Free 3GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1 Year

Just SBAP and build it yourself with higher quality parts from newegg for $625. Add $50 for E6550 if you want that instead of E4400 (highly recommended).

Not computer savvy enough to build my own. Suggestion noted on the E6550 but is there reason?

[Thief Silver]

(Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)

lol.

[bandit]

lol.

HAHAHA...I removed some of the useless info like mouse, keyboard but I guess I missed out on some.

BTW, with Vista besides being able to run adobe/macromedia products with no problems, can i install my Windows Office 2003 (or whatever it was) CD without a problem or do I have to buy a new one specifically for Vista? I dont follow these apps as you can see. So as long it does its job...thats all it matters.

[Dyne]

i had both Office 2k3 and 2k7 (at seperate times) on my rig no problem.

[bandit]

i had both Office 2k3 and 2k7 (at seperate times) on my rig no problem.

Alright cool. I guess when I get home, I'll double check my build and maybe place the order tonight before the coupon expires (either the coupon used 4,000 times or expires on 9/13)