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Re: Buying A New Computer
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The 1GB refers to the memory on the video card and the 16 is main system memory.
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So, should I purchase this? And how much memory would you want on a video card? Is the 1GB sufficient?
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So, should I purchase this? And how much memory would you want on a video card? Is the 1GB sufficient?
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Oh yes, that is plenty.
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Oh yes, that is plenty.
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Okay, thanks. I need an upgrade and realized that there is so much stuff involved, I'm sick of reading about it.
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Re: Buying A New Computer
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If you check out the webiste http://www.techbargains.com/ daily they show pretty much about all of the computer deals out there online and in stores like Best Buy or Wal Mart. Look at the navigation bar across the top and you can choose either desktop or laptop and it will filter the results for you. It displays the deals by date with the most recent first. If deals have expired or are sold out they indicate that also.
They also have a navigation bar for "coupons" to display any promo codes from Dell or other places for special discounts.
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Thanks for the awesome website, CC1! I talked to Dell and they said this is an awesome computer. Should be receiving it in a few days! 
Should move this thread to the tech area - just a suggestion!
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Dell XPS 8300 Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Quad-Core Desktop (16GB/1TB RAID 0) $699.99
Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz Quad-Core Sandy Bridge; 16GB RAM; 1TB (2x500GB RAID 0); DVD burner; 802.11n wifi + gigabit; Windows 7 Home Premium; ATI Radeon HD6450 1GB; 1yr warranty
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/306493
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Re: Buying A New Computer
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Thanks for the awesome website, CC1! I talked to Dell and they said this is an awesome computer. Should be receiving it in a few days!
Should move this thread to the tech area - just a suggestion! |
Wow. That system is a great one. That i7 processor is a good one and that is an awesome amount of RAM.
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Re: Buying A New Computer
The good news with computers is that pace one needs to upgrade has slowed down quite a bit. The amount of RAM that one needs has been doubling for over a decade and a half but during the last few years it has slowed dramatically. 4GB was good three years ago and it is still good today -for most applications.
Of course my desktop has 32GB on it which will probably last me through the next 10 years. My wife will see to it (and remind me anytime I say I need to upgrade)!
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Wow. That system is a great one. That i7 processor is a good one and that is an awesome amount of RAM.
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Thanks again! My Tech guy was talking about a UPS battery deal I should get. Is that necessary or only for a really expensive unit?
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Re: Buying A New Computer
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The good news with computers is that pace one needs to upgrade has slowed down quite a bit. The amount of RAM that one needs has been doubling for over a decade and a half but during the last few years it has slowed dramatically. 4GB was good three years ago and it is still good today -for most applications.
Of course my desktop has 32GB on it which will probably last me through the next 10 years. My wife will see to it (and remind me anytime I say I need to upgrade)!
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Don't tell my husband that! My argument to him was that most of the deals I saw were $500 for 4 and 6GB, so why not pay $200 more for 16GB?!!!!
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Re: Buying A New Computer
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Thanks again! My Tech guy was talking about a UPS battery deal I should get. Is that necessary or only for a really expensive unit? |
Is this a Business PC? Then probably if you are working on documents that are not saved yet
Same may be true at home
A UPS just is a glorified battery that gives you enough time to save stuff and turn the PC off
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Re: Buying A New Computer
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Don't tell my husband that! My argument to him was that most of the deals I saw were $500 for 4 and 6GB, so why not pay $200 more for 16GB?!!!! |
Well, it may be possible to find the 16GB sticks on sale cheaper and better qualities.
RAM is often one area where PC makers go for the econo stuff
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