hello, I'm new to the forum. I am interested in getting a desktop but don't know if i should just go with a dell or go with a custom built one.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: sometime within the month, but not in a hurry.
BUDGET RANGE: 350 After reliable Rebates, but can be a bit flexible.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Internet, word processing, powerpoints viewing and editing, watching movies, burning onto cds and dvds.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, frys.com, any reliable website.
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: AMD or intel.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want something that is fairly fast enough, at least a core 2 duo processor with at least 2-3 gigs of ram. Often times I run a lot of applications at once so I need something that won't slow down my computer. I want to use a 32 inch lcd 1080p tv as my moniter too. I found this dell system that includes a 20 inch LCD moniter, so I was thinking I could just sell that, which I'm sure i could sell for at least $100. THe link to the dell is here.
http://dealnews.com/Dell-Vostro-220-s-Core-2-Duo-2.93-GHz-Desktop-PC-w-20-LCD-for-429-free-shipping/339792.html
So basically should I go for the dell or build my own system? I would have to upgrade to get a dvd writer as the system as listed only comes with a dvd reader.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: sometime within the month, but not in a hurry.
BUDGET RANGE: 350 After reliable Rebates, but can be a bit flexible.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Internet, word processing, powerpoints viewing and editing, watching movies, burning onto cds and dvds.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, frys.com, any reliable website.
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: AMD or intel.
OVERCLOCKING: Yes
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want something that is fairly fast enough, at least a core 2 duo processor with at least 2-3 gigs of ram. Often times I run a lot of applications at once so I need something that won't slow down my computer. I want to use a 32 inch lcd 1080p tv as my moniter too. I found this dell system that includes a 20 inch LCD moniter, so I was thinking I could just sell that, which I'm sure i could sell for at least $100. THe link to the dell is here.
http://dealnews.com/Dell-Vostro-220-s-Core-2-Duo-2.93-GHz-Desktop-PC-w-20-LCD-for-429-free-shipping/339792.html
So basically should I go for the dell or build my own system? I would have to upgrade to get a dvd writer as the system as listed only comes with a dvd reader.