New PC

[dedalos]

I am getting a new PC.  So, given that it will most likely come with windows 7 what is a good configuration?  I am not talking minimums.  Something that will let me use hi-resolution with the sliders all the way up (if possible).

[Ruler2]

Check your PMs.

[Denholm]

Some specifications of the system are essential to determine what might work best for you. Here's a starter list:

CPU/Processor type and speed:
Memory type and speed:
Video type (onboard or video card):
Video Card name/model (if you have a video card):

[ZetaNine]

Dell XPS 9000  this config is around $1300 I think. (I got a good deal because the last one they sent had to be returned...XPS 8000...long story)

anywho...this has all the guts in it that their alienware systems do..but not the stupid looking case...and about $600 less.

ZetaNine........now flying at HyperSuck Speed!!


 


Dell XPS 9000

1 317-0067 Studio XPS 9000, Intel Core i7-920 processor (8MB L3 Cache 2.66GHz)
1 317-0079 9GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz1 330-3828
1 320-7832 Dell 21.5 inch S2209W Full HD Widescreen Monitor
1 320-8404 ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 341-8518 750GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM
1 421-1603 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
1 421-1412 Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3 Playback
1 313-8919 Dual Drives - DVD with DVDRW
1 313-7186 Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
1 313-4514 No Speaker Requested
1 430-0682 Dell 1525 WLAN PCIe card with11n mini-Card & external antenna
1 461-8389 No Virus Protection Requested
2 Year Limited Warranty


upgrade to the vid card I got...and tell them to keep the monitor...should come in at about $1300-$1400

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-studio-xps-9000/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-studio-xps-9000&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~performance-deals_anav_03~~

[Ghastly]

Uhm... I'll be the first to say it, apparently.  "Like ZetaNine, you too can be on your third system from Dell in 3 months...."

Seriously, build it yourself or get a system from a good builder - folks here seem to like TilDeath (who is very very knowledgeable). 

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[Ack-Ack]

Dell XPS 9000  this config is around $1300 I think. (I got a good deal because the last one they sent had to be returned...XPS 8000...long story)

anywho...this has all the guts in it that their alienware systems do..but not the stupid looking case...and about $600 less.

ZetaNine........now flying at HyperSuck Speed!!


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Dell XPS 9000

1 317-0067 Studio XPS 9000, Intel Core i7-920 processor (8MB L3 Cache 2.66GHz)
1 317-0079 9GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz1 330-3828
1 320-7832 Dell 21.5 inch S2209W Full HD Widescreen Monitor
1 320-8404 ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 341-8518 750GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM
1 421-1603 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
1 421-1412 Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3 Playback
1 313-8919 Dual Drives - DVD with DVDRW
1 313-7186 Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
1 313-4514 No Speaker Requested
1 430-0682 Dell 1525 WLAN PCIe card with11n mini-Card & external antenna
1 461-8389 No Virus Protection Requested
2 Year Limited Warranty


upgrade to the vid card I got...and tell them to keep the monitor...should come in at about $1300-$1400

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-studio-xps-9000/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-studio-xps-9000&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~performance-deals_anav_03~~

That's the computer my company replaced my old gaming station with here at work, except I got the one with the Nvidia card instead of the ATI card.


ack-ack

[ZetaNine]

Uhm... I'll be the first to say it, apparently.  "Like ZetaNine, you too can be on your third system from Dell in 3 months...."

Oh STOP exaggerating ........get it right.  four months.....my third system in four months   

seriously though...

I sent the first one back because the version of vista I had would not load 7...and at the point of sale they told me it would...so off it went......the replacement.....just got here three weeks ago......XPS 8000 ...and it was DOA because of a bad video card... (the Nvidia GT220). it actually created ancillary damage...so I sent that back as well.  thus how I got a very good deal on the new XPS 9000. 

[Spikes]

Build your own or talk to TD. Lots of people use TD, building your own is fun as well!

[dedalos]

Thank you

[Denholm]

Wow, I misread that post again.... I thought you had a computer on the way and wanted suggestions for software configurations so you could run it top-speed. My apologies.

[Getback]

That's a sweet looking Dell. I'd like to know the PS make and model and the MB specs.

[TilDeath]

Dell XPS 9000  this config is around $1300 I think. (I got a good deal because the last one they sent had to be returned...XPS 8000...long story)

anywho...this has all the guts in it that their alienware systems do..but not the stupid looking case...and about $600 less.

ZetaNine........now flying at HyperSuck Speed!!


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Dell XPS 9000Not a bad system but the warranty stinks.  2 Years ?  Well most memory makers back their memory lifetime, most mother boards again lifetime, WD enterprise drives 5 years, Intel processor 3 years, Graphics cards 3 years to lifetime.  Have a problem with the system, talk to someone that is reading a screen, most likely never even had their hands most of the systems they "support".  Try asking them about the setting for AH.  It seems like a nice system but from your previous post about cost and whats included, you paid to much.  I compaired a Dell with a system shipped a few days ago... they charged 650 hundred more.

My buc two fifty.

TD

1 317-0067 Studio XPS 9000, Intel Core i7-920 processor (8MB L3 Cache 2.66GHz)
1 317-0079 9GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz1 330-3828
1 320-7832 Dell 21.5 inch S2209W Full HD Widescreen Monitor
1 320-8404 ATI Radeon HD 5870
1 341-8518 750GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM
1 421-1603 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
1 421-1412 Cyberlink Power DVD 8.3 Playback
1 313-8919 Dual Drives - DVD with DVDRW
1 313-7186 Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
1 313-4514 No Speaker Requested
1 430-0682 Dell 1525 WLAN PCIe card with11n mini-Card & external antenna
1 461-8389 No Virus Protection Requested
2 Year Limited Warranty


upgrade to the vid card I got...and tell them to keep the monitor...should come in at about $1300-$1400

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-studio-xps-9000/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-studio-xps-9000&s=dhs&cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~performance-deals_anav_03~~

[ZetaNine]

""...Dell XPS 9000Not a bad system but the warranty stinks.  2 Years ?  Well most memory makers back their memory lifetime, most mother boards again lifetime, WD enterprise drives 5 years, Intel processor 3 years, Graphics cards 3 years to lifetime.  Have a problem with the system, talk to someone that is reading a screen, most likely never even had their hands most of the systems they "support".  Try asking them about the setting for AH.  It seems like a nice system but from your previous post about cost and whats included, you paid to much.  I compared a Dell with a system shipped a few days ago... they charged 650 hundred more...""


I absolutely concur with all of that TD.  Dell makes big money on warranties ... thus the reason they don't extend the manufacturers warranties...at least that's my take.  because this was my third system....in four months...I got it for a song... I ordered what equates to roughly $1500 worth of stuff for the final price of $785.00 plus tax....so I feel good about what I got for the money...and I plan on extending the warranty..but being a long time customer..I know that if I wait 6 months..they will call and offer the same warranty for fifty cents on the dollar.  ...at least...they used to do that.  their phone/tech support?  agreed.  it sux on ice.

ps...the only thing I was bummed about was they don't offer what I saw you do...relating to power supply...I wanted a 750..got a 500.

[reeb]

they gave it to you for 785$ but are you counting what you spent on the prior 3? seems like your payin more then the thing is worth. just my take on it.

[Ruler2]

""...Dell XPS 9000Not a bad system but the warranty stinks.  2 Years ?  Well most memory makers back their memory lifetime, most mother boards again lifetime, WD enterprise drives 5 years, Intel processor 3 years, Graphics cards 3 years to lifetime.  Have a problem with the system, talk to someone that is reading a screen, most likely never even had their hands most of the systems they "support".  Try asking them about the setting for AH.  It seems like a nice system but from your previous post about cost and whats included, you paid to much.  I compared a Dell with a system shipped a few days ago... they charged 650 hundred more...""


I absolutely concur with all of that TD.  Dell makes big money on warranties ... thus the reason they don't extend the manufacturers warranties...at least that's my take.  because this was my third system....in four months...I got it for a song... I ordered what equates to roughly $1500 worth of stuff for the final price of $785.00 plus tax....so I feel good about what I got for the money...and I plan on extending the warranty..but being a long time customer..I know that if I wait 6 months..they will call and offer the same warranty for fifty cents on the dollar.  ...at least...they used to do that.  their phone/tech support?  agreed.  it sux on ice.

ps...the only thing I was bummed about was they don't offer what I saw you do...relating to power supply...I wanted a 750..got a 500.

I bet you their support is better than hp's, chatted with them and explained my problem, they not only 1: told me to do something I have already tried, but 2: just re-phrased the problem I had described and told me what was wrong, and also 3: could not really understand anything past their guidebooks.