Dude... I'm getting a Dell...

Hammer · 11-08-2002, 04:13 PM

Ahhh,
Nothing like the smell of a new Computer....

It should be here in about a week.

The old P3 500 has been crashing bad lately and its time to put her out of her misery. And after building my last 4 systems myself, its time to do it the EASY way.

Faster computing coming to Hammer soon...

joe4speed · 11-08-2002, 04:22 PM

So what's it gonna be???

DAN-MAN · 11-08-2002, 04:38 PM

Dude, your going to love it. I've got one and it's very fast and very reliable.

Daniel.

srv1 · 11-08-2002, 06:22 PM

Hammer. how much is this "Dell" going to cost you? give us the specs and what name brand parts are in it. you can build it cheaper with better parts.

The Deuce · 11-08-2002, 06:46 PM

SRV1,
There are times that you can get insane DELL deals. Got my 1.8 for 550 six months ago.

Hammer · 11-08-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Hammer. how much is this "Dell" going to cost you? give us the specs and what name brand parts are in it. you can build it cheaper with better parts.

SRV,
I'm an IS guy, and as I said before, I've built all of my previous 4 systems. To be honest, I do this stuff for a living, and the last thing I want to think about when I get home is a computer.

I know its quite a bit cheaper to do it yourself, especially if you go with an a non-Intel processor.

At this point, just get the system to me in working order with a warranty, and make it fast...

Basic specs are:

Intel P4 @ 2 GHz
512 MB RDRAM
60 Gig HD
Optical mouse
standard keyboard
4 USB ports
10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC (Cable Modem)
SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 Digital Sound Card
Harman Kardon HK-395 Speakers with Subwoofer
48x Max CD-ROM Drive
Win XP
17 inch flat screen monitor
64MB DDR NVIDIA_ GeForce4 MX™ Graphics Card with TV-Out

Shipped to my door including shipping\handling\taxes for $1,200

I'll be transferring my CD-R and my HD from my old unit and I never use DVD on the computer as I have the big screen downstairs, so I didn't opt for those extra CD additions.

I wanted to get the new ATI Radeon 128 MB video card option, but the addition was a little pricey... I think I'll wait 2 months and watch the price go down to half in the local CompUSA...

PKRWUD · 11-08-2002, 07:31 PM

Two things:

First, when you get it, don't try to use the Network option in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move your files from the old one to the new one. It won't work, and will leave you angry.

Second, the iPod, which I still contend is the best MP3player/hard drive there is, is now available for PC's, and is sold on Dell's website.

Take care,
ÅChris

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-08-2002, 07:37 PM

Hey Chris what exactly is the iPod? is it just for computers or can you use it elsewhere? Im kinda kicking myself for not buying a mp3 playing deck for my car.

So Hammer you bult all your own computers and decided to go back to a Dell? In my experience I dont think im ever going back after our family buying prebulit ones from gateway and Dell I built my own and am soo impressed with it.

Later,
Nick

PKRWUD · 11-08-2002, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
Hey Chris what exactly is the iPod? is it just for computers or can you use it elsewhere? Im kinda kicking myself for not buying a mp3 playing deck for my car.

It comes with headphones, but you can use it anywhere that has input jack(s). I use it in my truck, my stereo in the living room, my Mac, I even get asked to bring it to friends houses when there is something going on. It goes with me everywhere. Hell, there's a guy in NYC that has 2 of them, and runs a mobile DJ business using just the iPods (no albums to carry).

Here's a link to the Apple site for the specifics:

iPod

Take care,
ÅChris

PKRWUD · 11-08-2002, 07:54 PM

Here's a pic of mine to put it's size into perspective:

Take care,
ÅChris

Hammer · 11-08-2002, 10:21 PM

Quote:

So Hammer you bult all your own computers and decided to go back to a Dell? In my experience I dont think im ever going back after our family buying prebulit ones from gateway and Dell I built my own and am soo impressed with it.

Much like cars, the satisfaction of building a system and have it humm on all "8 cylinders" is a great thing. I concur that in many respects, those that have the experience should build their own.

But when you're responsible for the support of several thousand workstations and the infrastructure that keeps them running, networked, and updated every day...

Like I said before, I'm computered out.
Give me the internet, games, and some email.... and I'm a happy guy.

MEDIK418 · 11-09-2002, 01:45 AM

I've had this Dell for two years almost and have had no problems whatsoever. I do a lot of graphics intensive powerpoint presentations for schools I teach and it rips them out without a hitch. The manual I just finished is 378 pages of text and jpeg files and the IBM I have at work would lock up after about 15 minutes of working on it. The Dell has never even hiccupped.
I did have a small problem with Photoshop when I first got it. It locked down for about 30 minutes when I tried to save a tiff file but I discovered I had saved it as a 700+ meg tiff file and it had a tough time converting it.
I have since learned I have no need for 700 meg picture files.

LayanRubr · 11-09-2002, 02:01 AM

All I have to say is:

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-09-2002, 02:22 AM

Haha Chris that "KEEP MUSIC EVIL" sticker is badass

PKRWUD · 11-09-2002, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
Haha Chris that "KEEP MUSIC EVIL" sticker is badass

Yeah, Pat Boone get's old after a while.

Take care,
~Chris

11-08-2002, 04:13 PM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Dude... I'm getting a Dell... Ahhh, Nothing like the smell of a new Computer.... It should be here in about a week. The old P3 500 has been crashing bad lately and its time to put her out of her misery. And after building my last 4 systems myself, its time to do it the EASY way. Faster computing coming to Hammer soon... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

11-08-2002, 04:22 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	So what's it gonna be??? __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

11-08-2002, 04:38 PM	#3
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Dude, your going to love it. I've got one and it's very fast and very reliable. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

11-08-2002, 06:22 PM	#4
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	Hammer. how much is this "Dell" going to cost you? give us the specs and what name brand parts are in it. you can build it cheaper with better parts. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

11-08-2002, 06:46 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	SRV1, There are times that you can get insane DELL deals. Got my 1.8 for 550 six months ago. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-08-2002, 07:31 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Two things: First, when you get it, don't try to use the Network option in the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move your files from the old one to the new one. It won't work, and will leave you angry. Second, the iPod, which I still contend is the best MP3player/hard drive there is, is now available for PC's, and is sold on Dell's website. Take care, ÅChris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-08-2002, 07:37 PM	#8
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Hey Chris what exactly is the iPod? is it just for computers or can you use it elsewhere? Im kinda kicking myself for not buying a mp3 playing deck for my car. So Hammer you bult all your own computers and decided to go back to a Dell? In my experience I dont think im ever going back after our family buying prebulit ones from gateway and Dell I built my own and am soo impressed with it. Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-08-2002, 07:54 PM	#10
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Here's a pic of mine to put it's size into perspective: Take care, ÅChris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-09-2002, 01:45 AM	#12
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I've had this Dell for two years almost and have had no problems whatsoever. I do a lot of graphics intensive powerpoint presentations for schools I teach and it rips them out without a hitch. The manual I just finished is 378 pages of text and jpeg files and the IBM I have at work would lock up after about 15 minutes of working on it. The Dell has never even hiccupped. I did have a small problem with Photoshop when I first got it. It locked down for about 30 minutes when I tried to save a tiff file but I discovered I had saved it as a 700+ meg tiff file and it had a tough time converting it. I have since learned I have no need for 700 meg picture files. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

11-09-2002, 02:01 AM	#13
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	All I have to say is: __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

11-09-2002, 02:22 AM	#14
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Haha Chris that "KEEP MUSIC EVIL" sticker is badass __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

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