New Dell XPS 5 Owner, Instead Of Building My Own

diduknowthat · 07-07-2005, 03:09 PM

check out powerspec...it's a no name brand computer that is incredibly cheap compared to dell and other name brands..I think the only place you can buy their products are at microcenter...But they have really high spec PCs for relatively cheaper price compared to other pre built computers.

flame1117 · 07-07-2005, 05:38 PM

I think thats what my PC was when i bought it. I think think the only thing i didn;t upgrade was the sound card that i can think of, I even upgraded the floppy lol, well not really upgraded, just replaced. that actully broke. everything else i just wanted to be better.

Pride · 07-08-2005, 01:31 AM

Well, I should have checked them out. However, I ended up purchasing a Dell XPS Gen 5 instead. Hopefully, it will be what I am expecting, since I'm a multimedia freak. I also use alot of time playing SimCity Rush Hour, as well.

**Praetor** · 07-10-2005, 07:51 AM

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Thanks Praetor for all of your support. You lead me in the right direction, however I seemed to have went with my instincts on this one and took a chance with Dell. (Currently I'm using an HP Celeron 2.1 Ghz, 40 GB, nVidia Ge2 (16mb), 512 mb). I'm sure a couple of my friends will be ticked at me, when I tell them I bought a system from Dell, instead of letting them build it, or me building it myself. However, since I'm not a huge serious gamer on PC's, I feel like this system will more than suit my needs.

Yeah well Dell is designed to cater yo a market like yourself and that's why they're successful

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P.S. Any comments, suggestions and questions will be considered/appreciated.

If you've not actually bought the system yet, make sure you upgrade to the biggest PSU Dell wil[l give you since that's something you wont easily be able to do on yer own

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kof2000, it's the Intel® 955X Express chipset, in which supports 64 bit. However, I would assume that would only be with the Pentium D Extreme processor?

Intel's 64bit processors include trhe 8xx, 5x1 and 6xx series chips (yess your's is a 64bit proc_

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no dell dosent support 64 bit intels

Well from the specs,

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Originally Posted by Dell

Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology - 600 sequence - up to 660 (3.60GHz, 800MHz, 2MB cache

so yes they do

Pride · 07-10-2005, 04:27 PM

As far as I know Praetor, the PSU that I got is a 460w PSU. If I had bought the Intel Extreme Edition, it would have been a 650w. But, I would assume that 460w would be sufficent enough for my needs.

**Praetor** · 07-10-2005, 04:29 PM

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As far as I know Praetor, the PSU that I got is a 460w PSU

Good thats a step up from their more usual 250W boxes

Pride · 07-10-2005, 04:40 PM

250w? Dang, my HP has a larger PSU than that. I am assuming that many computer manufacturers go with the minimum when installing many parts; the PSU being one of them?

I certainly didn't want my any part of my computer to overheat, so I'm glad that's large enough. However, I have searched the world over, and can't seem to find something I have been looking for. Maybe you might know, right off hand? Who manufacturers Dell's mobo's? I've heard that Sony makes their LCD's, and I've also heard that Dell's printers have certain printer ink cartridges so you can only order from them. Any other news that I might want to know?

**Praetor** · 07-10-2005, 04:56 PM

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Who manufacturers Dell's mobo's?

Generally speaking, ASUS.

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Any other news that I might want to know?

The less you buy from dell the better

Pride · 07-10-2005, 05:13 PM

Well, I will probably never build one on my own, due to the time I have & fear of tearing something up. So, buying from them is a first, for me. I assume that I will always be the type of person to buy from a manufacturer, moreso than to build one of my own, or have someone build it for me.

So, if all goes well, I will enjoy this computer like I have enjoyed my HP & Packard Bell in the past. There's always a first for everyone, depending on the situation. As for Mac, Linux, or anything out of the ordinary; I seriously doubt I will ever try those computers and/or platforms.

However, I am curious. . .Since the majority of people on this forum build their own computers, what "brandname" computer would you have chose from if were limited to manufacturers like:

Sony
Dell
HP/Compaq
Gateway/EMachines
Alienware

IMO,

Sony was more overpriced than Dell, and dedicating the majority of their machines to multimedia.

Gateway/EMachines have terrible support and as overpriced as any of those I listed, with alot more plastic.

Alienware is awesome; however it was quite a bit more expensive than the Dell.

The Dell was a little expensive, however there was always a perk like a free printer, DVD Burner, free shipping or LCD to go along.

Brandnames like VooDoo, Falcon Northwest and IBuyPower.com were a little overpriced, when compared to the Dell.

The only other brandname I was considering was the HP. I have had great products in the past, and was see-sawing back and forth between them and the Dell.

**Praetor** · 07-10-2005, 10:04 PM

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Sony
Dell
HP/Compaq
Gateway/EMachines
Alienware

Alienware, FalconNorthwest, VoodooPC, ABSSystems etc

07-08-2005, 01:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pride Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 68	Well, I should have checked them out. However, I ended up purchasing a Dell XPS Gen 5 instead. Hopefully, it will be what I am expecting, since I'm a multimedia freak. I also use alot of time playing SimCity Rush Hour, as well. __________________ Dell XPS Gen 5 Intel P4 3.6 Ghz HT w/ 955X Chipset nVidia GeForce 6800 GT PCI-E x 16 (256) 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 Mhz Western Digital 250 X 2 GB S-ATA Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 460W PSU Dell 19" Digital LCD Flat Screen Windows XP Pro w/ SP2 Creative SB Audigy 2 Z2 & 5.1 Surround Sound LG DVD-Rom & DVD+/-RW

07-10-2005, 04:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pride Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 68	As far as I know Praetor, the PSU that I got is a 460w PSU. If I had bought the Intel Extreme Edition, it would have been a 650w. But, I would assume that 460w would be sufficent enough for my needs. __________________ Dell XPS Gen 5 Intel P4 3.6 Ghz HT w/ 955X Chipset nVidia GeForce 6800 GT PCI-E x 16 (256) 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 Mhz Western Digital 250 X 2 GB S-ATA Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 460W PSU Dell 19" Digital LCD Flat Screen Windows XP Pro w/ SP2 Creative SB Audigy 2 Z2 & 5.1 Surround Sound LG DVD-Rom & DVD+/-RW

07-10-2005, 04:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pride Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 68	250w? Dang, my HP has a larger PSU than that. I am assuming that many computer manufacturers go with the minimum when installing many parts; the PSU being one of them? I certainly didn't want my any part of my computer to overheat, so I'm glad that's large enough. However, I have searched the world over, and can't seem to find something I have been looking for. Maybe you might know, right off hand? Who manufacturers Dell's mobo's? I've heard that Sony makes their LCD's, and I've also heard that Dell's printers have certain printer ink cartridges so you can only order from them. Any other news that I might want to know? __________________ Dell XPS Gen 5 Intel P4 3.6 Ghz HT w/ 955X Chipset nVidia GeForce 6800 GT PCI-E x 16 (256) 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 Mhz Western Digital 250 X 2 GB S-ATA Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 460W PSU Dell 19" Digital LCD Flat Screen Windows XP Pro w/ SP2 Creative SB Audigy 2 Z2 & 5.1 Surround Sound LG DVD-Rom & DVD+/-RW

07-10-2005, 05:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pride Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 36 Posts: 68	Well, I will probably never build one on my own, due to the time I have & fear of tearing something up. So, buying from them is a first, for me. I assume that I will always be the type of person to buy from a manufacturer, moreso than to build one of my own, or have someone build it for me. So, if all goes well, I will enjoy this computer like I have enjoyed my HP & Packard Bell in the past. There's always a first for everyone, depending on the situation. As for Mac, Linux, or anything out of the ordinary; I seriously doubt I will ever try those computers and/or platforms. However, I am curious. . .Since the majority of people on this forum build their own computers, what "brandname" computer would you have chose from if were limited to manufacturers like: Sony Dell HP/Compaq Gateway/EMachines Alienware IMO, Sony was more overpriced than Dell, and dedicating the majority of their machines to multimedia. Gateway/EMachines have terrible support and as overpriced as any of those I listed, with alot more plastic. Alienware is awesome; however it was quite a bit more expensive than the Dell. The Dell was a little expensive, however there was always a perk like a free printer, DVD Burner, free shipping or LCD to go along. Brandnames like VooDoo, Falcon Northwest and IBuyPower.com were a little overpriced, when compared to the Dell. The only other brandname I was considering was the HP. I have had great products in the past, and was see-sawing back and forth between them and the Dell. __________________ Dell XPS Gen 5 Intel P4 3.6 Ghz HT w/ 955X Chipset nVidia GeForce 6800 GT PCI-E x 16 (256) 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 Mhz Western Digital 250 X 2 GB S-ATA Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 460W PSU Dell 19" Digital LCD Flat Screen Windows XP Pro w/ SP2 Creative SB Audigy 2 Z2 & 5.1 Surround Sound LG DVD-Rom & DVD+/-RW

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07-07-2005, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 17 Posts: 6,486	check out powerspec...it's a no name brand computer that is incredibly cheap compared to dell and other name brands..I think the only place you can buy their products are at microcenter...But they have really high spec PCs for relatively cheaper price compared to other pre built computers.

07-07-2005, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,770	I think thats what my PC was when i bought it. I think think the only thing i didn;t upgrade was the sound card that i can think of, I even upgraded the floppy lol, well not really upgraded, just replaced. that actully broke. everything else i just wanted to be better.