Advice on Dell desktop purchase

rdownesy

I've seen the deals on the dmxdimension website and the offers end today and not sure which one to choose - the E521 or C521. I've given them both the same spec (64x2 4400 processor, 320gb HDD, 2048RAM, 256MB Graphics Card and both have a DVD-RW).

The only difference that I can see between these 2 deals is that the E521 comes with a 20" monitor (the C521 comes with a 19") and the C521 is a slimline case which requires 1/2 size cards should I want to upgrade anything. The E521 comes out at £388 and the C521 at £390. Any advice?

davidl_2

Hi I'm also planning to buy one maybe today, but you can customise it/upgrade elements before you order. Personally I will exclude a monitor as I have a good enough monitor, and can always buy one seperate but cheaper.

Are there any other offer/voucher codes, or is the ending today offer the only one?

I've chosen the C521 as basic and then included additional customisation to bring the total to £422 inc. VAT (and free delivery). These are my choices - what do you think?



Dimension C521

£422.89
Includes VAT & Shipping


Catalog Number 202 Retail ukdhs1



Catalog Number / Description Product Code SKU Id



Base:
AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ 98503 [210-17824] 1


Microsoft Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic - English 82466 [429-12430][619-10908][640-10554] 11


Hardware Support:
Collect & Return, 1 Year Service only 73615 [680-16614] 30


Monitor:
No Monitor 5999 [480-10940] 5


Memory:
2048MB 533MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x1024] 91417 [370-12569] 3


Hard Drive:
250GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive with 8MB DataBurst™ cache 72810 [400-12865] 8


Video Card:
256MB ATI® Radeon® X1300 Pro PCI Express graphics card 73464 [490-10580] 6


CD/DVD Drives:
16 X DVD +/- RW Drive 90527 [429-12331][429-12441] 16


Keyboard:
Dell™ Entry Quietkey USB Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY) 69692 [580-12325] 4


Mouse:
Dell 2 Button USB Scroll Optical Mouse - Black 63103 [570-10088][570-10278] 12


Gedis Bundle Reference:
List D06C15 Dimension C521 105761 [200-47460] 22


Shipping Documents:
C521 English Documentation with UK Power Cord 95844 [340-13923][640-10399] 21


Order Information:
Dimension Order - UK 11744 [800-10122] 111


Standard Warranty:
Collect & Return, 1 Year Service only 73614 [680-16608][680-16609] 29


Dell Internet Order:
Dell Internet Order. 21417 [815-10000] 650


Dell System Media Kit:
Dimension Resource DVD for Vista (Diagnostics & Drivers) 90370 [340-14198] 319


Sound Cards:
Integrated 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio 73326 [510-10160] 17


Speakers:
No Speakers 6655 [520-10217] 18


Floppy Drives:
No Floppy Drive 73389 [385-10468] 10


Modem:
No Modem 63323 [530-10564][640-10270] 14


AntiVirus & Security Software:
No Security/Anti-Virus Protection - English 89507 [650-10761] 40


Microsoft Application Software:
Microsoft® Works 8.0 - English 9078 [630-10933] 25

BrunoM

Pretty sure Dell are a Quidco merchant if that helps, get a few % cashback.

davidl_2

I'm just going through quidco now.. Pigsback is 5% but in vouchers, and quidco 4.5% before VAT, but in cash.

rdownesy

davidl - erm, not sure if I missed something, but the deal I just got compared to yours included an upgraded processor (4400), Vista Premium as opposed to basic, a 20" TFT, same RAM and a 320GB hard drive - all for £423.

The price you paid definitely didn't include a monitor?

davidl_2

Hi that is good - I didn't end up ordering in the end. I started looking at the Hewlett Packard - HP DX2300, which has Intel Core Duo E4300, 2048kb cache, 250 gb hard drive, vista premium no monitor etc..
PC World even have that5 as £431 inc VAT, so I'm sure I could find cheaper. I'm looking for something that I could get in the next few days if possible, and can only be delivered evenings/weekend.
There doesn't seem to be any stores that you can collect in person that have a good desktop package for under £500.