Scooter boy
Dell computers
must be some computer peoples on here who know there stuff...:spudwhat:
how good are these computers etc..
looking at the Dimension 5150. the main use will be photoshop and other photo software becuase my dad is mad on his photography etc..
this computer cant handle all these programs its sooo slow n bunged up now.
some help would be awesome
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You could get a custom made PC to suit you exactly and a 17-19" LCD for cheaper. Been a while since I sold a PC.
Go to www.c1com.co.nz and custom make yourself one and see what you find.
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You could buy yourself a cheap ex lease one from someone such as;
www.computerlink.co.nz
I got a 30gig HDD, DVD, 256 ram .... blah blah blah for $200 + gst. They're based in Petone and can freight stuff to ya easy as....
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We have some Dell optiplex and precision machines at work. They're fine. Like Antallica says, you can get more for less money. Dell is convenient though.
Aargh, photos!
You talking about one from the warehouse? I wouldn't really waste my time.
Best to go with what Anttalica said on go custom.
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if you want a decent computer with plenty of power & is easy to upgrade/hotrod, definately go custom made!
have heard different stories about dells from people & some have had good runs with them & some haven't.
getting a computer custom built to suit your needs can be a lot cheaper than an off the shelf package, and can be done with better quality components also.
Scooter boy
Hey,
Some good points made about custom pc's here all valid.
I do pc/it support for Telecom Fonterra and a few other clients , Fonterra are using Dells almost exclusivly while Telecom is using IBM's and another client uses HP/Compaq Dells win hands down as far as reliability go followed by Compaq and IBM a distant third place.
You can get quite good deals from Dell online dell.co.nz and you get the option form ther website to customise the pc to your spec. I would do this rather than by them from the big red shed.
good luck
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Customs usually don't give you an on-site warranty = they're typically RTB only. If on-site warranty is important to you, stick to one of the name manufacturers, otherwise get a custom built PC to suit your needs.
Scooter boy
cool thanks,
its not a wharehouse one its this one here.. http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...=nz&l=en&s=dhs
only thing about customs and computers is i know jack all about them and dont want to get ripped off
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What's the specs of your current comp? could be cheaper just to slap some more ram in itOriginally Posted by TraD_MaN
must be some computer peoples on here who know there stuff...:spudwhat:
how good are these computers etc..
looking at the Dimension 5150. the main use will be photoshop and other photo software becuase my dad is mad on his photography etc..
this computer cant handle all these programs its sooo slow n bunged up now.
some help would be awesome
Aargh, photos!
Like just slapping a turbo on a car to make it go faster? Few PC's handle the old "slap some more RAM on it" unless it is specified. Some motherboards ect have the ability to upgrade RAM no problems. Just be careful whatever you do, too many variables
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Dell computers are good bits of kit, built on a half decent hardware platfrom. But you could buy similar bits yourself and build your own for cheaper.
Bear in mind that they don't use high end/top quality hardware (but will blind you with their specs) and you'll be fine.
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Someone can confirm this for me maybe: Dell computers like Dell spare parts. From what I have heard you can have real issues putting your own bits into the computers (peripherals people!).
A mate put a CDRW drive into his wiz-bang cheapy and had all sorts of problems. A bit Win OS related, but it came down to the Dell motherboard not liking it.
I maybe talking bullshit, but maybe get THEM to assure you that you can put your own favourite brand of RAM, CDRW drive, HDD, video-card etc in.
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thats why i asked for his specs. unless he does shit loads of ripping or gamming, a simple upgrade could be what is needed.
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Yeah they can be.. some Dell and HPs i've upgraded with no probs.
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