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averagejoe76 · 10-03-2008, 07:58 AM

Ive had my computer for years and its time for a new one.
I have heard some bad things about Dell related to upgrading,etc
I use a computer for basic stuff and a little gaming.

J Arp · 10-03-2008, 08:08 AM

Short of custom building one yourself I don't think you are really going to get a better system for your money than a Dell.
No I don't work for Dell, I just hate HP.

mensaguy · 10-03-2008, 09:40 AM

I've upgraded hundreds of Dell computers. Guess I didn't know there were bad things about upgrading them.

visualevo · 10-03-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by J Arp

Short of custom building one yourself I don't think you are really going to get a better system for your money than a Dell.
No I don't work for Dell, I just hate HP.

I'm a build it myself type of person as well. But as J Arp said, I too doubt you can get much better than Dell. Only real concern is majority of them will come with Vista.

Vista and gaming don't really mix right now.

I would really suggest you take the time to build it yourself or find someone to custom build you one. Better hardware typically and you will have no real worries about upgrading.

SXMGirl · 10-03-2008, 12:11 PM

I have a Dell laptop and the customer service has been great. I also teach in a classroom of Dells and we have very few problems. Believe me when I tell you that they take a beating every day.

averagejoe76 · 10-03-2008, 12:26 PM

I currently have an Emachine(yeah they are cheap).
Its been a really good computer,the only real problem i have found..
Is that memory isnt quite enough and you HAVE to upgrade vidcard..
For any Gaming.
I saw a Dell online for a good price and it looked cool,Im used to..
The ugly Dell's at work(Optiplex).

dannythekid · 10-03-2008, 12:52 PM

Some Dell's don't like memory upgrades, and all their cases seem to be proprietary mounting (Meaning you need to get a Dell mobo if yours dies.)

Other than that, like mentioned above, no better PC for the money than a Dell

Tek_Freek · 10-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Like with any computer brand, don't buy the bottom of the line. There's a reason it's so cheap...

If you still want XP check newegg.com

mensaguy · 10-03-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dannythekid

Some Dell's don't like memory upgrades, and all their cases seem to be proprietary mounting (Meaning you need to get a Dell mobo if yours dies.)

Other than that, like mentioned above, no better PC for the money than a Dell

Every big manufacturer builds cases and mobo to spec for each design, so that statement holds true for HP, Compaq, Lenovo, Gateway, etc.

Which Dell model doesn't like memory upgrades? I've added memory to Optiplex GX-240, 260, 270, 280, 520, SX-260, Inspirons, Latitudes, etc. As with any brand, there are limits on each model and speed and voltage to check.

shroom · 10-06-2008, 05:08 PM

AverageJoe,
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