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| Thread ID: 111778 | 2010-08-11 10:57:00 | Dell is terrible | HarKon (15926) | PC World Chat |
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| 1126703 | 2010-08-11 10:57:00 | Just for fun I decided to go onto the dell site. Find out how much an average gaming rig would cost at dell. So head into Alienware and get a huge shock. configure.ap.dell.com The base price is $2,800 and its only got an i3 and ATI 5670... I look at the options and find that you can get ATI 5670 in crossfire. I shuddered at the idea. Then I looked at the next one up. You can upgrade the 6GB DDR3 RAM 1333 to 1600 by spending $500 more... So what do you guys think of dell? |
HarKon (15926) | ||
| 1126704 | 2010-08-11 11:00:00 | Thats 1 reason I usually build my own. Since most complete systems are either too expensive, or they've got so much crap on them, they hardly move | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1126705 | 2010-08-11 11:26:00 | DELL ? Lets not go there :p But why skimp -- Just add in a Little more memory (www.imagef1.net.nz) -- and go all out -- Just change the HDD to a 250GB Solid state - "only" an extra $3465.00 -- Chicken Feed. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1126706 | 2010-08-11 11:30:00 | Thats 1 reason I usually build my own. Since most complete systems are either too expensive, or they've got so much crap on them, they hardly move Yeah, I have just built a PC and it is pretty simple stuff these days, as long as you buy the good components with good instructions, such as ASUS. Dell, you don't know what parts they are putting in, however I have found dell stuff ok quality wise. However their technical support systems and the waythey deal with customers, is another story. PS. There is nothing wrong with the i3 chip for most machines, but obvioulsy if you are buying a gaming system you would want at least an i5 or i7. I have been really impressed with the performance of the i3 chip. |
robbyp (2751) | ||
| 1126707 | 2010-08-11 21:16:00 | I'm very happy with the manner in which Dell have Windows pre configured on new systems, based on what we used to get at work. However, the budget hardware is very, very limited. Even the bios - it offers very little in terms of allowing modification / addition of hardware. It's like they are determined to ensure the gear slips into obsolescence ASAP. Personally, I like a system that can be modified and have it's service life extended. |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1126708 | 2010-08-11 21:18:00 | i build my PC but Dells are good for corporates. They have a good warranty too esp if you get the premium warranties, as with others like IBM. For laptops I get big corporate brands. 24hr replacement with free return courier ticket. International warranty even on some high models. I imported mine from the USA with 3yr international warranty. Every time 24hr service, a replacement HD and a CDROM when the fabric lining on the door was loose. I think most of Dell's clients do not big high end gamers, they are corporate cleints and low end families. In the USA they have highesh ended for graphics like Raptor HDDs, Solid State HDDs..... incl refurbished which alot of hobbyists get. Like Photoshop users. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1126709 | 2010-08-11 21:29:00 | They have a good warranty too esp if you get the premium warranties 1 Year standard is good? Premium warranty? What's that - that like an extended warranty? Stuff that - what happened to manufacturers warranty? |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1126710 | 2010-08-11 21:29:00 | If you want the fastest and cheapest and the most configurable build it yourself. If you just want a reliable "office" computer get a big corporate. Likewise for the typical "admin" computer or that "family" computer they can be price competitive, good warranty, good service. If you are looking for a Photoshop computer for your business and you are not that PC literate you may wanna get a Dell. Seriously if you wanna Boy Racers car do you go to New Zealand Toyota :lol: |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1126711 | 2010-08-11 21:30:00 | 1 Year standard is good? Premium warranty? What's that - that like an extended warranty? Stuff that - what happened to manufacturers warranty? Premium warranty comes with the higher models - 3yr warranty. 24hr servicing or replacement in my experience. I am not gonna debate with supermarket PCs. Then why doesn't large MNCs and Govt Depts use Computer Lounge - LOL. Depends what you want, if you are a gamer and computer enthusiast you probably don't want a Dell. If you a gamer laptop user, you may want a ASUS and prob not a Toshiba or Dell or IBM. Unless you just want a v reliable "office" computer, good service, international warranty, spill proof keyboard, titanium shell for the screen or magnesium alloy and you are willing to pay more for it. Just a reliable "admin" computer that 90% of people need backed up by a good service or international even. 90% of people are not gamers. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1126712 | 2010-08-11 22:02:00 | Both HP and Dell have advanced replacement on their monitors, so it doesn't cost you anything to send the dud one back. | utopian201 (6245) | ||
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