Is this Dell worth it?

Masterfulks · Dec 9, 2008

PROCESSORS Intel® Core™i7-920 Processor(8MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 2Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support
MEMORY 6GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 6 DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 750GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
OPTICAL DRIVE Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
MONITORS Dell 24 inch Consumer™ S2409W Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand
VIDEO CARD 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4850
SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
SPEAKERS No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
KEYBOARD Dell USB Consumer Multimedia Keyboard
MOUSE Dell Laser Mouse
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive or Media Reader Included edit
My Software & Accessories
ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 15-months edit
OFFICE SOFTWARE No Productivity software pre-installed edit
My Service
REMOTE ACCESS Receive an E-mail for your Dell Remote Access edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
MODEM No Modem Option
Studio XPS Studio XPS
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language
Network Card Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

I know that is annoying to read. It's a dell Studio xps. I tried to highlight the most important stuff.

The cost, after employee discounts and deals is $1394 and I can get 12 months interest free.

Can I build something close to this for that amount, and get a 24" hd monitor?

This is looking like a great deal, or am I missing something?

zomgjerry · Dec 9, 2008

...no

zomgjerry · Dec 9, 2008

well to tell u the truth
u can do bettr than the dell build
but ill help u out?

Masterfulks · Dec 9, 2008

no as in don't get it, or no as in I can build something better for that price?

I've tried putting together a few i7 builds, but then tend to get over 1400 each time I do it.

Realistically I'd need to save at least 200 bucks for me to consider it worth it. My last dell (Dimension 8300) has lasted me almost 6 years with no real problems.

I know a lot of people don't like Dell (or any major brand), but other than the brand name, how much better of a build can I get?

Other than just general computer stuff, gaming is the reason for the upgrade.

zomgjerry · Dec 9, 2008

yes.
no for u CAN build something bettr for the price.

ronster667 · Dec 9, 2008

you COULD build something better for the price

but you COULD go with that dell

me i would build it with a 22 inch monitor, because the price diffence between the cheapest 22 and 24 is like 120 dollors thats not worth two inches if you ask me

build your own, you will gett a better deal, just take all the parts the dell is useing a buy those youll save about 300 dollors

ilya124 · Dec 9, 2008

ronster667 said:
you COULD build something better for the price

but you COULD go with that dell

me i would build it with a 22 inch monitor, because the price diffence between the cheapest 22 and 24 is like 120 dollors thats not worth two inches if you ask me

build your own, you will gett a better deal, just take all the parts the dell is useing a buy those youll save about 300 dollors

but he will have to buy the monitor and the and the case

ronster667 · Dec 9, 2008

he could get a differnt case, and not a dell monitor, does anyone really care what brand there monitor is?

zomgjerry · Dec 10, 2008

lol.
ok so
there is a hanns-spree 22" monitor with hdmi and is fantastic
at bestbuy it 159.99 ;D

zomgjerry · Dec 10, 2008

sir.
i just figured out ur problem.

DDD

Masterfulks · Dec 10, 2008

zomgjerry said:
sir.
i just figured out ur problem.

id go for this.
its a build and its cheaper than the dell, and way bettr.

look:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1389579&CatId=1510

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4306128&CatId=4068

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&CatId=4072

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4282848&CatId=4093

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3970770&CatId=89

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2795126&CatId=2459

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4252466&CatId=3670

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3756955&CatId=2533

well, enjoi! DDD

If I go with that I still have to buy an operating system, and it's 3gigs of ram shorter than the dell. Plus no monitor.

case 150
mb 230
cpu 310
3gigs ram 120
3gigs ram 120
dvd drive 30
500gig hd 65
vid card 165
psu 140

That totals 1330 and I still have to spend 100 or so to get vista, and a couple/few hundred for a similar size monitor. So I'm sitting at the same price point.

I've never built a computer before, so I'm a noob. Just looking at the stats I'm not seeing the benefit with that setup. Is there something specific that sucks about Dell?

I certainly do appreciate the feedback!

johnny · Dec 10, 2008

Sometimes Dell is worth it, you just have to look out for those killer deals. However, if you don't get any of those killer deals then its not worth getting. I know with my Toshiba laptop, I saved $450 @ Best Buy, during a back to school sale. My laptop is almost as good as my rig. It cost me a lot less.

Dell monitors are crap though, depending on what you use them for. I use 3D studio MAX and other CAD programs a lot and the colors bleed.

zomgjerry · Dec 10, 2008

ok
hold on...

now:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3746812&CatId=306

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3883448&CatId=2775

oscaryu1 · Dec 10, 2008

Considering Dell specs vs price before, they seem to have improved. If you have the determination to do a better build, you sure will.

porterjw · Dec 10, 2008

I'm actually not approaching this Thread as a Dell fanboi (seriously!), but just to point out... When you buy a Dell (or any pre-built system), you also buy their tech support and warranties, however limited (1 year standard usually). Many people don't factor that into the cost - they just see the specs and give a 'yes' or 'no' answer as to the system's worth.

Some people are willing to pay a bit more for peace-of-mind; others not so much. All depends on the comfort-level of the individual.

FWIW, a newest-tech CPU *and* newest-tech RAM *and* a huge Hard Drive *and* a 24" widescreen *AND* a 2 year warranty, in addition to all the standard fluff, it's actually a very decent price for a pre-built. No shame in getting it, people who tell you otherwise without looking at the whole picture are foolish.

Masterfulks · Dec 10, 2008

The biggest downside I'm seeing so far is that the motherboard doesn't support two video cards.

Yet from what I understand the benefit from having two hasn't really been all the wonder just yet.

It seems like spending the cash on one good card is better than splitting the money between two weaker cards.

I don't see myself ever buying two $300 cards to put in one system. Decisions decisions...

mike25 · Dec 10, 2008

definately build something better

porterjw · Dec 10, 2008

Yet from what I understand the benefit from having two hasn't really been all the wonder just yet.

It seems like spending the cash on one good card is better than splitting the money between two weaker cards.

Correct, the biggest advantage is benchmarking now. You have a higher 3D mark or whatever, so your system must be better. Whatever...

Realistically, i's not that much of a difference.

zomgjerry · Dec 10, 2008

but still i would build the one that i suggested.
u dont need 6gb of ram.
its overkill, but it wont rly make a difference. :\
but the msi mobo supports two video cards and the 4850 has a bandwidth of 147gb, and the standard is 64 so, theres a jump there.
and the psu, not too much power. has all the available cords and u save energy :]
so i think that the build is a bettr chance then that dell. :\

Kill Bill · Dec 10, 2008

zomgjerry said:
but still i would build the one that i suggested.
u dont need 6gb of ram.
its overkill, but it wont rly make a difference. :\
but the msi mobo supports two video cards and the 4850 has a bandwidth of 147gb, and the standard is 64 so, theres a jump there.
and the psu, not too much power. has all the available cords and u save energy :]
so i think that the build is a bettr chance then that dell. :\

64Bit yea 6gb of ram can do. Why do you think people in the film edit buisness config their mac pros to have max, because final cut pro prob supports it all.

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