arkie

I'll be back in the states in August (been in med school in the Caribbean for 2 years) and am considering a desktop computer. I'd like to keep it cheap if possible. Right now my only computer is a 10" Samsung NC10 netbook w/ the Intel Atom. I'm very happy with it...it does everything I need it to do, so obviously I don't need a very fast processor, etc. All I really use my computer for is powerpoints, word docs, web browsing, and the occasional video (NO GAMING). Also, after using laptops for the last 3 years, I'd really like to get some monitor space. I'm thinking dual 22".

I'm thinking this would be perfect:

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...=22&l=en&s=dfh
Specs: refurb Inspiron 519, Athlon 64X2 2300, 640GB HD, 4GB RAM, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64bit--$329.00

Then I'd have to add a video card for the dual monitors, so I found this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130394 -- $29.99 (after mail-in rebate)

Then 2 of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254035 -- $139.99 X 2

Already have mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc... I'm thinking 329+30+280 = $639 for a moderately quick dual monitor desktop setup sounds pretty nice.

What are your thoughts? Do you see any reason why these components wouldn't work together? Think this setup would work for me?

bomberboysk

Well, that dell comes stock with a pretty weak power supply... Might need to upgrade it even to go with something as low as an 8600...

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arkie

What power source would you recommend?

bomberboysk

Something like this would run an 8600gts fine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014

But depending on how good you are with computers...you could think about just building a rig, and it would probably be a little bit cheaper and better for the price..

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mx344

dude you dont need a 8600GT to run dualz

jus go with a 3650, and you wont have to change your psu.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102726

edit: Not at 320$ bro, its hard to beat that, thats a pretty solid computer, i would go with that.

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