Re: Need new computer

YESSSSSSSSSSS

Good processor, you'll be able to use 3GB of the 4GB of RAM, giving
you an extra GB over the 2GB systems.

Good sized primary hard disk drive.

Adequate video card

You've got your DVD ROM and DVD Burner so if you copy DVDs you're set
for that.

Excellent system, good price.


On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:33:36 -0400, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I have decided to go with Vista, as I am going to have to do it eventually. What
about this one?
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XPS 420 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

System Price : $999.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
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Memory
4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (4 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
750 GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM)
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Video
256MB Radeon ATI HD 2600 XT
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Certified Refurbished
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XPS 420 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Q6600 Quad-Core (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB)
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Media Bay
48X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive
16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Software Upgrade
Microsoft Works 8.5 with MS Office Trial Version Software
Roxio Creator 9.1 Premier
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Hardware Upgrade
19 in 1 Media Reader with Bluetooth
Hauppauge HVR1250 Hybrid TV Tuner
USB Keyboard
USB 2 Button Mouse
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Network Interface Card
1505 Wireless Card




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"journey" <journey@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi, I would get one with a more powerful processor. The cache on the
6400 is 2MB. I recommend one with at least a 4MB cache. There are
some newer Core 2's with 3MB cache, those would be OK too IMO.

I won't be in the market for a desktop for a few years at least
because my Core 2 Duo w 4MB cache is powerful enough.

However, if I were buying a new computer now, I would look at what the
quads have to offer. I'd either get a Core 2 with 4MB cache or one of
the new ones with 3MB cache or 6MB cache, OR I'd get a quad, and if
there are advantages to a quad I'd go strongly in that direction.

Also, I would consider whether a 64 bit OS and additional RAM would
meet my needs better, or if it would be overkill. Likely overkill,
but Bob Levine here has said good things about 64 bit Windows (Vista I
think but maybe XP, hopefully he can chime in).

I'll look at the outlet and see if I can find any good deals .....



On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:53:53 -0400, "CdLSRN" <ginnyrn5@xxxxxxxxxx>
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