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      12-02-2008, 07:23 PM   #1
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Ordering a new computer :>

So i wanted a desktop that was a good overall package at the right price, that was also a pretty good gaming platform. After tons of research i think i found the computer im going to order . For the price i think the performance, versatility is pretty good. What do you guys think?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...SYXS-DC-981005
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Never heard of that brand of computer before. But reading through the hardware listed, it sounds pretty dated.

http://www.dell.com/content/products...ref=dthp&s=dhs
The link above is to the 420 series from Dell. They are about $300 more, but you get what you pay for. You'll also get about a year free of customer service from Dell.

If you just want to pay some money and 'poof' have a decent system you will have to pay a premium. If you cut corners, there is no telling what will be in that box they send you. Lastly, if your primary concern is cost then I emplor you to look into building your own system. It's really not that hard to do, putting it together is just as easy as charging your cell phone in most cases. And you will get alot of bang for your buck, but I realize it is not for everyone.
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The system posted in the OP raised some flags when they list every component by name, except the CPU. "a 2.2ghz dual core intel" So I did some digging.

Don't know if this is it or not, but its the only cpu that newegg.com sells that could match.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116063
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Wow man thanks for investigating. I was real close to pulling the trigger on this thing until i read your first post.You convinced me to look elsewhere . Thank you that would have been a bad decision.
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Never heard of that brand of computer before. But reading through the hardware listed, it sounds pretty dated.

http://www.dell.com/content/products...ref=dthp&s=dhs
The link above is to the 420 series from Dell. They are about $300 more, but you get what you pay for. You'll also get about a year free of customer service from Dell.

If you just want to pay some money and 'poof' have a decent system you will have to pay a premium. If you cut corners, there is no telling what will be in that box they send you. Lastly, if your primary concern is cost then I emplor you to look into building your own system. It's really not that hard to do, putting it together is just as easy as charging your cell phone in most cases. And you will get alot of bang for your buck, but I realize it is not for everyone.
Thats really good price...
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My new Dell desktop shipped yesterday...

...somewhat concerned about Vista

Looking forward to the monitor upgrade.
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What are the specifics of your purchase? How big is your new monitor?
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My new Dell desktop shipped yesterday...

...somewhat concerned about Vista

Looking forward to the monitor upgrade.
Running Vista 64-bit + Service Pack 1 here, no problems yet, but again, I have 6GB of ram

I wouldn't sweat it if you have atleast 2gb of ram and a decent video card though....Windows 7 Beta 1 is getting released in January, might want to try that out...which is like a SUPER patched VIsta...
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Running Vista 64-bit + Service Pack 1 here, no problems yet, but again, I have 6GB of ram

I wouldn't sweat it if you have atleast 2gb of ram and a decent video card though....Windows 7 Beta 1 is getting released in January, might want to try that out...which is like a SUPER patched VIsta...
4gb of ram is my minimum recommendation for running Vista 64.
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4gb of ram is my minimum recommendation for running Vista 64.
was thinking he wanted 32-bit
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was thinking he wanted 32-bit
When did we start talking about 32bit?
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When did we start talking about 32bit?
well he said he was somewhat concerned about Vista, and from the first specs 2GB of ram meant 32-bit...
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well he said he was somewhat concerned about Vista, and from the first specs 2GB of ram meant 32-bit...
The OP posted a computer with specs, which he ended up not buying.

The poster you quoted bought a new computer, but didnt divuldge any other information about it at all. I think your mixing the 2 guys up, perhaps.
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^oh haha, maybe, but unless that other poster is getting >3.2GB of ram...I don't think he needs a 64-bit OS
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^oh haha, maybe, but unless that other poster is getting >3.2GB of ram...I don't think he needs a 64-bit OS
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OP - what'd you decide?
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Im prob. going to move onto my 5th build, looking at the new intel i7 chips that use the 45nm technology. look to be much better than anything AMD currently has (phenom)...
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Im prob. going to move onto my 5th build, looking at the new intel i7 chips that use the 45nm technology. look to be much better than anything AMD currently has (phenom)...


look at my 1337 rig thread. I just build an i7 rig (920 2.66ghz) and that thing is rock solid - vista 64bit
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Im prob. going to move onto my 5th build, looking at the new intel i7 chips that use the 45nm technology. look to be much better than anything AMD currently has (phenom)...

do it..if youre into gaming and are running an sli or crossfire setup.... the scaling is incredible...clocl for clock..puts most yorkfields to shame
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^oh haha, maybe, but unless that other poster is getting >3.2GB of ram...I don't think he needs a 64-bit OS
I'm not sure how you came up with that number... A 32-bit register can address up to 4GB of RAM directly (or the maximum size of an unsigned int):

Code:
bash-3.2$ perl -le 'print 2**32'
4294967296
64-bit architectures offer other advantages as well, including faster processing for some tasks.
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I'm not sure how you came up with that number... A 32 bit register can address up to 4GB of RAM directly (or the maximum size of an unsigned int):

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bash-3.2$ perl -le 'print 2**32'
4294967296
64-bit architectures offer other advantages as well, including faster processing for some tasks.

here ya go

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For example, the System Information dialog box may report 3,120 megabytes (MB) of system memory on a computer that has 4 GB of memory installed (4,096 MB)....If a computer has many installed devices, the available memory may be reduced to 3 GB or less. However, the maximum memory available in 32-bit versions of Windows Vista is typically 3.12 GB.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605
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