Dell 2.0Ghz Dimension PC

nttbird · 27th August 2001, 4:09 PM

Hey, does anyone know much about Dell's latest 8100 dimension P4/2.0Ghz pack?, it has just hit their site (as far as I know) and I am just wondering how much people know about them etc, but no I haven't spoken to them on the phone yet.

overl0ad · 27th August 2001, 4:45 PM

i don't hink many of the guys in here would EVER buy a dell. or any computer that's pre fab...

Techie68 · 27th August 2001, 6:49 PM

Overl0ad is spot on there.

nttbird · 27th August 2001, 6:58 PM

I'm not looking for the system for myself, but a friend was interested in it, as an easy-already done system, that even he could operate, personally I am trying to get him into an Athlon system...no derogatory remarks tks

overl0ad · 29th August 2001, 9:25 AM

i don't mean that you're not knowing what you're doing.

what i am saying is that is would be pretty much pointless to ask such a question here as none of us would own such a thing, and thus, will not be able to give you the info that you need for it.

i THINK there are some other major brand makers out there that use AMD... but i can't remember who.

i would suggest that you explain to your friend that he would be paying a massive premium to DELL for brand name. if it's after sales support that he's worried about, there's always us.

suggest that he go shopping with you to buy bits to bulid the computer so that he'll know what's going on inside that box. also, he'll feel more comfortable knowing that every part of his computer was hand picked and not trown together by some bloke who's had a bad day.

then, about a week after he's got his system up and running, you can introduce to him the great world of overclocking.

nttbird · 29th August 2001, 10:06 AM

thanks overload, my mate is just thinking of sales/service/backup and a "legit" version of an os and nevertheless I am still pounding in the notion that "overclocking is good"

doolz · 29th August 2001, 12:42 PM

You do know that the parts in any OEM computer will probably go to the lowest bidder.

You are without a doubt better going a "white box" route. Rather than having a brand name box, you can get brand name parts inside the box. I know which I would rather have. The best after sale service is where you never need to use it, and this is more likely to occur when you buy the best parts.

Just spend some time in the vendor verdict forum to find out who is a reliable retailer in your local area. There is no problem with getting a "legitimate" OS with the computer - just buy an oem version of w2k or ME with the computer.

Your friend would be looking at probably <$3000 for a 1.4 tbird system with all the bells and whistles. I think he would be hard pressed trying to find an OEM computer that would compete with this.

cicada · 29th August 2001, 5:26 PM

It's also interesting that OEM systems are assembled in a production line factory by people who most likely have never even turned a computer on in their life.

Not saying that it reflects on the final quality, just that it is interesting to note.

tuapui · 2nd September 2001, 12:51 AM

I was looking at Compaq, IBM, Dell, and god-forbid Gateway, some months ago for my new PC.

Having spent a week on the internet, researching the best bits for the PC, I eventually ordered a PC with my own specified parts (somebody else built it for me). It's a typical overclocker's PC (A7V133, 1.2GHz Athlon AXIA) and it's been running well.

My next PC, I will be building it all by myself, and I'm sure it will be a lot of fun. Usually, problems arise when you stuff your system with bad software, software from the internet... as for hardware, there's always the manufacturer's warranty to cover any concerns there!

Commonsense, make sure you buy from a reputable retailer who's been trading for a while and through word-of-mouth recommendation

would you like some help?

27th August 2001, 4:09 PM	#1
nttbird Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Ipswich, Queensland Posts: 41	Dell 2.0Ghz Dimension PC Hey, does anyone know much about Dell's latest 8100 dimension P4/2.0Ghz pack?, it has just hit their site (as far as I know) and I am just wondering how much people know about them etc, but no I haven't spoken to them on the phone yet.

27th August 2001, 4:45 PM	#2
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27th August 2001, 6:49 PM	#3
Techie68 Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Devonport Posts: 117	Overl0ad is spot on there. __________________ If it doesn't work hit it with a hammer! It works for me!!!

29th August 2001, 9:25 AM	#5
overl0ad Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: 769	i don't mean that you're not knowing what you're doing. what i am saying is that is would be pretty much pointless to ask such a question here as none of us would own such a thing, and thus, will not be able to give you the info that you need for it. i THINK there are some other major brand makers out there that use AMD... but i can't remember who. i would suggest that you explain to your friend that he would be paying a massive premium to DELL for brand name. if it's after sales support that he's worried about, there's always us. suggest that he go shopping with you to buy bits to bulid the computer so that he'll know what's going on inside that box. also, he'll feel more comfortable knowing that every part of his computer was hand picked and not trown together by some bloke who's had a bad day. then, about a week after he's got his system up and running, you can introduce to him the great world of overclocking. __________________ SETI Classic 20,000 Club

27th August 2001, 6:58 PM	#4
nttbird Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Ipswich, Queensland Posts: 41	I'm not looking for the system for myself, but a friend was interested in it, as an easy-already done system, that even he could operate, personally I am trying to get him into an Athlon system...no derogatory remarks tks

29th August 2001, 10:06 AM	#6
nttbird Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Ipswich, Queensland Posts: 41	thanks overload, my mate is just thinking of sales/service/backup and a "legit" version of an os and nevertheless I am still pounding in the notion that "overclocking is good"

29th August 2001, 12:42 PM	#7
doolz Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 580	You do know that the parts in any OEM computer will probably go to the lowest bidder. You are without a doubt better going a "white box" route. Rather than having a brand name box, you can get brand name parts inside the box. I know which I would rather have. The best after sale service is where you never need to use it, and this is more likely to occur when you buy the best parts. Just spend some time in the vendor verdict forum to find out who is a reliable retailer in your local area. There is no problem with getting a "legitimate" OS with the computer - just buy an oem version of w2k or ME with the computer. Your friend would be looking at probably <$3000 for a 1.4 tbird system with all the bells and whistles. I think he would be hard pressed trying to find an OEM computer that would compete with this.

29th August 2001, 5:26 PM	#8
cicada Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sunny Melbourne Posts: 1,321	It's also interesting that OEM systems are assembled in a production line factory by people who most likely have never even turned a computer on in their life. Not saying that it reflects on the final quality, just that it is interesting to note.

2nd September 2001, 12:51 AM	#9
tuapui Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lower North Shore, Sydney Posts: 1,779	I was looking at Compaq, IBM, Dell, and god-forbid Gateway, some months ago for my new PC. Having spent a week on the internet, researching the best bits for the PC, I eventually ordered a PC with my own specified parts (somebody else built it for me). It's a typical overclocker's PC (A7V133, 1.2GHz Athlon AXIA) and it's been running well. My next PC, I will be building it all by myself, and I'm sure it will be a lot of fun. Usually, problems arise when you stuff your system with bad software, software from the internet... as for hardware, there's always the manufacturer's warranty to cover any concerns there! Commonsense, make sure you buy from a reputable retailer who's been trading for a while and through word-of-mouth recommendation would you like some help?