On the search for a good computer....

BarginHunter1985

I have been looking on the DELL website daily for deals....I have found this one...need some last minute advice to see if it is any good

It is D07515 code...or see below for the spec

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

(D07515) Dimension 5150 Qty 1
Intel® Pentium® D Processor 820 with DualCore Technology (2.80GHz,800MHz fsb,2x1MB cache), Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2 Unit Price Incl. VAT £439.00
Catalog Number: 202
Module Description Show Details

Base Intel® Pentium® D Processor 820 with DualCore Technology (2.80GHz,800MHz fsb,2x1MB cache)
Microsoft Operating System Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
Memory 1024MB Dual Channel DDR2 533MHz (2x512) Memory
Keyboard Dell Entry Quietkey USB Keyboard - UK/Ire (QWERTY)
Monitor Dell E196FP 19" Midnight Grey (TCO99) Flat Panel Monitor
Video Card 128MB ATI Radeon® X300 SE HyperMemory graphics card
Hard Drive 160GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive with 8MB DataBurst™ cache
Floppy Drives No Floppy Drive
Mouse Dell USB 2 Button Wheel Mouse
Modem No Modem
CD/DVD Drives 16x max. DVD+/-RW Drive
Sound Cards Integrated Audio with Dolby Digital 7.1 capability
Speakers No Speakers
Shipping Documents System Documentation with UK Power Cord
Gedis Bundle Reference List D07515 Dimension 5150
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 7.0
Standard Warranty 1-Year Collect and Return service
Cover It with Dell Support Services No service upgrade selected - 1-Year Collect and Return service only
AntiVirus & Security Software McAfee® Security Centre™ 15-month Protection
Digital Photography No Photo Organising & Sharing Software/No Photo Editing Software
Order Information Dimension Order - UK
Money Off Savings Save £50 inc VAT
Dell System Media Kit No Resource CD
Ghost 10 Ghost 10 Trial 90day - Eng
Adobe Reader Adobe Reader 6.0 - English
Promotions Hidden Option Class 512MB RAM FREE - Double Memory Promo 2x512 MB 533MHz
Dell Internet Order Dell Internet Order.
Network assistant 90 days trial of Network Assistant included

TOTAL Incl. VAT:£499.00

BarginHunter1985

ie- do i need to add anything...?

CAT-THE-FIFTH

If you like gaming you could add a better graphics card but apart from that this is a good specification for the price!

BarginHunter1985

I am gonna get.....what should i upgrade the graphics card to....and do i need to have speakers and a floppy drive?

CAT-THE-FIFTH

You should upgrade to a 7600GT or X1800 and above if you really want to play games.
This should cost around 100-140 pounds minimum.A cheaper upgrade would be to a 7600GS which is around 75-100 pounds.
You would have to fit the card separately as upgrading through Dell would be more expensive unless there is a special offer.

If you are not an avid gamer the included graphics card will be more than enough.

Unless you need to use a floppy drive there is no point having one as USB pen drives are relatively cheap.

You can get a pair of speakers for around 10 to 20 quid for a stereo pair.

BarginHunter1985

Thank you....should i get the speakers..from dell..?

BarginHunter1985

http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTVIEWPAGE&USG=PRODUCT&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=73770

or the previous one.....see before the D07515 DELL Dimension 5150

need to order in the next hour or so...because Dell is doing free memory upgrade......

CAT-THE-FIFTH

I know this reply is a bit late but the Dell does seem the better bet!

Bisoy

Hi Guys! I am also looking for a decent desktop package at around £ 500.00. I come accross golden electronics wherein they offer to custom built their PC. Has anyone had experienced in buying from them? Are they a refutable company?

Cheers

Murielson

Bisoy wrote:

Hi Guys! I am also looking for a decent desktop package at around £ 500.00. I come accross golden electronics wherein they offer to custom built their PC. Has anyone had experienced in buying from them? Are they a refutable company?

Cheers

Freudian slip on the refutable - reputable question. Try here:


http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/index.cfm?action=showthread&threadid=234574&forumid=2