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21-07-2006, 11:13
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Last check on PC Config before ordering
OK guys, can the computer geeks amongst you help me decide between 2 different combinations of same PC, so I can then order please
PC/CPU  imension 9150 Viiv PenD920, 2.80GHz, 4MB, Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Memory: 2048MB DDR2 533 [2*1024] Hard Disk Drive: 250GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Video: ATI Radeon X600 256MB HyperMemory or for £25 more PC/CPU : Dimension 9150 Viiv PD 820 processor Dual Core (2.80GHz, 800FSB, 2x1MB Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Memory: 2048MB DDR2 533 [2*1024] Hard Disk Drive: 250GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Video: 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7300LE TurboCache graphics card Main diff is processor, plus 4MB vs 2MB & the video card. PC will be mainly used for PhotoShop , plus web design & surfing. Help me choose so I can order & get some Video Tutorials done for you guys  |
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21-07-2006, 11:15
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
From this check there seemed to be bugger all in it with processors :-
Tom's Hardware Guide Processors: CPU Charts 2005/2006 |
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21-07-2006, 12:15
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Well after a bit more digging I came across some charts to compare video cards. Couldn't find the 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7300LE TurboCache graphics card, so chose 6800 version hoping it's a lesser model
Tom's Hardware Guide Processors: VGA Charts From this it appears the Nvidia card produces nearly 3x frame rate per sec. If this is correct I would assume it's worthwile spending the extra ? |
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21-07-2006, 13:54
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
They both look OK. I always say get the best video card you can. My only other comment would be - can you not get the fist system with 4mb dual core?
As said they are both good specs and just a like a car, they'll both be obsolete the day after you buy them so just buy the best you can afford. |
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22-07-2006, 10:55
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Dave, just a matter of interest, what sort of price are you looking at for that type of set-up, I'm hoping to buy a new PC later in the year and I'm bewildered by the plethora of options and specs available.
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22-07-2006, 11:26
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Hi Colin. Used this search criteria here :- http://outlet.dell.com/Emea_Dfo/EuDi...inventoryTable
Basically wanted to ensure 256MB graphics card & 2MB of memory. Prices are excl VAT, but when you add to cart & choose optiions, there is one to save an extra £55. Note these are refurb m/c's , but OK by me as I can't find this cheap elsewhere. Also note the search I have used doesn't include monitors. I bougt that seperately & ended up with this little cracker :- http://www.pixalo.com/reviews/showpr...uct/205/cat/27 |
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22-07-2006, 11:29
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Bugger, the ones I was checking yesterday must have sold out
 Teach me for playing safe. |
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22-07-2006, 12:24
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
sorry just noticed this. hope it's not too late.
definately get the core duo. P4 D's SUCK. pure and simple. they are also end of line as intel have stopped making em. |
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22-07-2006, 12:34
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Cheers OP. I did check on comparision charts & found P4 to be slower than the ones I mentioned above ...... & they cost more in these m/c's
 Is the "PenD920, 2.80GHz, 4MB" dual core ? Can't suss it via information I've found so far. |
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22-07-2006, 15:16
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Ah, the one I was looking at is back again . Just ordered 2nd one listed in 1st post , at £466 all in
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22-07-2006, 18:11
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Re: Last check on PC Config before ordering
Yeah, intel have taken a bit of stick with their processor numbering. People could be forgiven for thinking bigger numbers = better. Not in the case of intel sadly. It's a bit of a mess atm.
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