Dell 307-D05915r - why is this such a bargain?

jem16

I'm on the look out for a new PC which I don't use for gaming. Normally I go along to a local store which I've been using for at least 10 years and get one built to my specs. I do not want to build one from scratch myself.

I've been looking around and see a few references to the Dell 307-D05915r as being such a mega deal at £599. Can anyone tell me why - is it using lower specs for its components or what? Does anyone know how many USB ports it has - everything seems to use USB these days that you seem to need more and more?

In other words are there any pros or cons I should be aware of?

Here's the link to it;

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=D05915r

weemee

My advice would be to wait until next month or a little after. Intel are in the process of releasing the new Conroe Duo 2 chips and this should cause the current range to drop in price.

jem16

Thanks. The problem with waiting is that there is always something new just around the corner.

CAT-THE-FIFTH

The newer chips produce less heat and have higher performance per watt also.This means a less noisy cooling system(hopefully!)

jem16

So are you saying wait also and not buy the one I was asking about?

fguk

In my experience the Dell`s are so quiet anyway, there would be no point in waiting around for something quieter.

As for the price, and as you mentioned, another cheap thing will be just around the corner and you will never buy anything!

Unfortunately I cant see the dell that you have linked to as the link has expired. Perhaps it was TOO good a deal.

jem16

Typical!

probably should have gone for it.

This was the specs;
Intel® Pentium® D 820 (2.8GHz, 800FSB, 2X1MB Cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
1-Year Collect and Return service only
1024MB Dual Channel DDR2 533MHz (2x512) Memory
160GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive with 8MB DataBurst™ cache
16x max. DVD+/-RW Drive
Internal 13-in-1 Media Card Reader
Dell E176FP 17" Midnight Grey (TCO99) Flat Panel Monitor
256MB nVidia™ GeForce 7900GS graphics card
Dell A525 Speakers with Subwoofer
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio
Dell 2 Button USB Scroll Optical Mouse
90 days trial of Network Assistant included

fguk

yep, probably should of. dont loose hope, itll probably be available again soon.

those specs were very good for the price.

jem16

Thanks.

I'll just need to keep a look out.

Josh2003

i got my Dell about 5 months ago from eBay, it was brand new and from a dealer i think, it cost me £480 altogether and has the same specs as that, although mine is the 3.2 P4 and didnt have a monitor with it (bought 1 for £50 a week later)

just to say dells are great PC's and have had no probs with mine since i got it (touch wood)

ichiban1962

if you buy from Dell order by phone,
go through the motions with the salesman right until the end and he wants your card details, tell him you will think about it because you saw a similar deal by mesh (or any other pc dealer you can think of)
you should get some discount or possible upgrade (Double the memory is the usual one)

worked for me buying the sons laptop