Is this configuration worth $800?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Bebicul, Nov 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Configuration:
    PROCESSOR AMD Athlonâ„¢ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ edit
    OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic edit
    MONITOR 22 inch Samsung 2220WM Widescreen Analog/Digital Black LCD Monitor edit
    MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 2DIMMs edit
    HARD DRIVE 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cacheâ„¢ edit
    OPTICAL DRIVE 16x DVD+/-RW Drive edit
    VIDEO CARD 256MB Radeon ATI HD 2600 XT edit
    SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

    The price is $800 with tax included. What do you think, because I'm not very good with this?
    Thanks!
     
    Bebicul, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  2. qwestcommunications

    qwestcommunications Notable Member

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    I would say its definately worth it. But don't go by what I say. Wait for more responses or compare the privcing of other similar systems from other places (stores).
     
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  3. samantha pia

    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    #3
    yup thats a nice price
     
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  4. unbland

    unbland Guest

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    #4
    It's a good price.
    I took a quick look at Dell and it would cost more to get a similar configuration from them.
     
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  5. Bebicul

    Bebicul Writer

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    It was actually $732 with everything included and I will receive a $100 gift card. Even i think this is a great deal :)

    For people in the US that want to get this deal, here is how to do it:
    Go to dell's website, choose the "inspiron 531" model, configure it so the price is over $1000 and enter code "4J1M7748R2RRV6" during checkout. You will get a $350 discount and a $100 gift card for future purchases.
    It's a limited time offer, until the 29th, i think, and I read someplace that it's only good for 400o customers.
    So hurry up, because computers sell fast. Circuit City had a laptop for $250 today that's sold out since 3 pm.
     
    Bebicul, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  6. hacker6194569

    hacker6194569 Banned

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    #6
    its a pretty good setup. well worth the price
     
    hacker6194569, Nov 18, 2007 IP
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    jkrish41 Banned

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    #7
    Wow, That is a VERY good price, nice specs for the price also 22' monitor!
     
    jkrish41, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  8. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    #8
    i got the same machine for my boss 's daughter for the same price.
    she got 1 GB of ram and normal dvd drive.

    she also got 24 inches, wireless mouse + keyboard + headphone and wireless card

    i got these yesterday
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130065
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103749

    Mobo + 2 GB ram + cpu for around 200, quite a sweet deal:D
     
    ahkip, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  9. coolmanphp

    coolmanphp Peon

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    #9
    that is a good price;
    what is a fsb on mother board?
     
    coolmanphp, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  10. unbland

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    #10
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_side_bus
    basically the speed of the motherboard.
     
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  11. Bebicul

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    I thought about the 24", too, but even the 22" will probably be too big for my desk.
     
    Bebicul, Nov 18, 2007 IP
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    qprojects Peon

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    #12
    yup, thats a nice price according to me :)
     
    qprojects, Nov 19, 2007 IP
  13. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Decent price, why not if it's what you need and you got the money. :)
     
    astup1didiot, Nov 19, 2007 IP
  14. prilep

    prilep Well-Known Member

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    Ask them if they can install XP for you. I just bought my new one with windows vista and man i want to switch back to XP. :(

    - Prilep :D
     
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  15. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    I'd advice u to go for Nvidia because I'm having some problems with ATi Graphics...

    Also maybe you can go for SATA2 (Serial ATA 2) :D
     
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  16. Bebicul

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    prilep, I will probably switch to XP, but I'll give vista a chance.
    Zerosleep, they offered a Nvidia card, too, but I read better reviews about the ati card and it's probably more than enough for my needs.
     
    Bebicul, Nov 19, 2007 IP