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    Worth buying, or wait?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by md02geist, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. md02geist

    md02geist Notebook Consultant

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    http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=features~greatest_deals_dt

    Just like title says. You guys think this setup is worth buying, or should I wait for the new quad cores to come out this 3rd quarter which is what I thought I'd heard?

    I hear they are going to be cheap, but will they be THAT cheap. Oh also I realize it only has on board graphics, I have a decent card to put in it and 4gb ram to trade for the 3gb ram. :)

    I'd be upgrading from a core2duo e4400 @ 2.0ghz.
     
    md02geist, Jun 16, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    The nellhalm seems to be worth the wait since they are roughly 15-30% faster!
     
    X2P, Jun 16, 2008
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    Wait,besides,that dell looks poor in terms of performance(GPU wise)
     
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    Well I have an 8800GTS to slap into it, so the gpu isn't really a concern. Just more focused on the processor atm.
     
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    I suggest you wait since the new systems will be out next month
     
    robgt, Jun 16, 2008
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    My laptop does everything I want it too. I was playing Tiger Woods 08 on Maximum settings last night, and I paused to remind myself how much I love my laptop :-D
     
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    That's sorta why I figure Dell is offering the last minute price kill on those 530s.
     
    md02geist, Jun 16, 2008
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    Well, you won`t find a system cheaper than that then.
    Go for it...
     
    eleron911, Jun 16, 2008
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    well, as they are getting rid of desltops, that is a great deal. other then the graphics card, it will do most things for you
     
    owais, Jun 16, 2008
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    Getting rid of desktops?
     
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    They are phasing out the XPS desktops to push the Alienware lineup for gamers. But that is an incredible price for what you are getting there.
     
    atbnet, Jun 16, 2008
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