new computer - Gianni's Bar and Grille. Guns and shit. And Bourbon. And occasional side boob

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 08:45

i don't want to build one this time, and i've got a budget of <$1000

tell me why this dell is a bad idea:

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 08:47

i've had this here dell laptop for like 6 years and it's a goddamn tank so i'm down with the dell label.

i just want to be sure that machine i picked out doesnt have any glaring flaws and should be upgradeable for the next few years.

i don't have the time to build my own machine and i don't want to spend forever trying to get all the components to work when i can just have a dell show up and turn the thing on.

Stiffy · 25th February 2009, 09:02

If you plan on gaming that video card might be a shade weak but otherwise looks like a decent system.

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 09:11

yea i knew a video card upgrade would probably be in order. but for $800 it seems like a pretty nice machine. especially since i'm running an old single core 1.6ghz pentium M (mobile) thingy with 2gb ram.

Phix · 25th February 2009, 09:11

19" wide screen monitors are like 15" monitors stretched out left and right. They still look small.

Upgrade the video card and monitor with your extra $200

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phix


	19" wide screen monitors are like 15" monitors stretched out left and right. They still look small. Upgrade the video card and monitor with your extra $200

i can swap the 19" with a 22" for $50 dellbux

Phix · 25th February 2009, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalChin


	i can swap the 19" with a 22" for $50 dellbux

Go 24 if you can.

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 09:55

is 64-bit a good or bad idea?

will all my old 32-bit crap run?

binky_snoosh · 25th February 2009, 10:13

32 should run on 64, but 64 won't run on 32.

Stiffy · 25th February 2009, 10:23

The 22" monitor upgrade would be a good one.

bologna.com · 25th February 2009, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalChin


	i just want to be sure that machine i picked out doesnt have any glaring flaws and should be upgradeable for the next few years.

It probably won't be upgradeable, fuckin' crazy Mike uses all proprietary pieces that are mostly made for that specific run of twennythousand machines or whatevar they make. I ran into that problem trying to upgradeable some dells over the years.

Hondo · 25th February 2009, 12:09

Fuck dude build yer own. It's not that damn hard and you can get 5X the computer for less money.

Stiffy · 25th February 2009, 12:16

I've had good luck upgrading Dell boxes in the last 5 years. Still won't touch a fucking HP or Acer though. Those things were designed by the devil.

bologna.com · 25th February 2009, 12:27

I will sell you this for 600RBX...

bologna.com · 25th February 2009, 12:28

U100-432US
• Intel® Atom™ N270 Processor
• Genuine Windows® XP Home
• 10” Wide Screen Display
• Convenient Magnifying Capability
• Ergonomic Big-Size Keyboard and Touch Pad
• 180G Hard Drive with Massive Capacity
• Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixels Webcam
• Built-in High-Performance 2 Channel Stereo Speakers, and Microphone
• 802.11b/g/n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth
• Comprehensive Multi-Media Application Interface

Phix · 25th February 2009, 13:22

Or he could just hit himself in the head with a hammer...

maladjusted · 25th February 2009, 13:36

Gianni I have been considering micro PC for road trips on motorcycle.

Tell me why yours sucks ass

how big overall?

Battery life?

Why should I buy that when I can get one at Buy.com for like four hunnert?

and who the fuck's MSI? Mostly Sterile Indians?

Rooflechicken · 25th February 2009, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondo


	Fuck dude build yer own. It's not that damn hard and you can get 5X the computer for less money.

Jesus you are sofa king cheap ya heeb

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 14:01

bought the dell, bought the big 24" fancy monitor. hope it fits in my stupid ugly desk.

$1012 or something but it won't be here til march 11th or so

and hondo i just don't have the time or patience to wait for all the parts, assemble everything, then diagnose a hundred different problems and settings when i can just turn on the dell.

AnimalChin · 25th February 2009, 14:02

also i'm at school right now and i'm using a mac on the big fancy 24" dell monitor. everyone says dell monitors are the best and i see why. this thing is huge and rad.

macs are dumb, however.

25th February 2009, 08:47	#2
AnimalChin DRINK CHEERWINE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001,028	Re: new computer i've had this here dell laptop for like 6 years and it's a goddamn tank so i'm down with the dell label. i just want to be sure that machine i picked out doesnt have any glaring flaws and should be upgradeable for the next few years. i don't have the time to build my own machine and i don't want to spend forever trying to get all the components to work when i can just have a dell show up and turn the thing on.

25th February 2009, 09:02	#3
Stiffy Optimus lame. I'm this close to silently protesting. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 6,679	Re: new computer If you plan on gaming that video card might be a shade weak but otherwise looks like a decent system. __________________ Meh, fuck it

25th February 2009, 09:11	#4
AnimalChin DRINK CHEERWINE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001,028	Re: new computer yea i knew a video card upgrade would probably be in order. but for $800 it seems like a pretty nice machine. especially since i'm running an old single core 1.6ghz pentium M (mobile) thingy with 2gb ram.

25th February 2009, 09:11	#5
Phix Cheesus Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,575	Re: new computer 19" wide screen monitors are like 15" monitors stretched out left and right. They still look small. Upgrade the video card and monitor with your extra $200 __________________ CPE 1704 TKS

25th February 2009, 09:55	#8
AnimalChin DRINK CHEERWINE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001,028	Re: new computer is 64-bit a good or bad idea? will all my old 32-bit crap run?

25th February 2009, 10:13	#9
binky_snoosh The Whale Whisperer .binky I'm this close to silently protesting. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the Peg, Canada Posts: 2,317	Re: new computer 32 should run on 64, but 64 won't run on 32. __________________ its fun. it's hat is green. its' correct

25th February 2009, 10:23	#10
Stiffy Optimus lame. I'm this close to silently protesting. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 6,679	Re: new computer The 22" monitor upgrade would be a good one. __________________ Meh, fuck it

25th February 2009, 12:09	#12
Hondo I'll knock your chicklets hella the fuck out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Southside Samoya Posts: 12,537	Re: new computer Fuck dude build yer own. It's not that damn hard and you can get 5X the computer for less money. __________________ "Some of the most successful relationships are based on lies and deceit. Since that's where they usually end up anyway, it's a logical place to start." Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. But it rocks absolutely, too

25th February 2009, 12:16	#13
Stiffy Optimus lame. I'm this close to silently protesting. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 6,679	Re: new computer I've had good luck upgrading Dell boxes in the last 5 years. Still won't touch a fucking HP or Acer though. Those things were designed by the devil. __________________ Meh, fuck it

25th February 2009, 12:28	#15
bologna.com Retard Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,061	Re: new computer U100-432US • Intel® Atom™ N270 Processor • Genuine Windows® XP Home • 10” Wide Screen Display • Convenient Magnifying Capability • Ergonomic Big-Size Keyboard and Touch Pad • 180G Hard Drive with Massive Capacity • Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixels Webcam • Built-in High-Performance 2 Channel Stereo Speakers, and Microphone • 802.11b/g/n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth • Comprehensive Multi-Media Application Interface __________________ Like my buddy Skeeter said... "dude, you sure you want to contact her? She tried to kill you with a Jeep..."

25th February 2009, 13:22	#16
Phix Cheesus Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,575	Re: new computer Or he could just hit himself in the head with a hammer... __________________ CPE 1704 TKS

25th February 2009, 14:01	#19
AnimalChin DRINK CHEERWINE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001,028	Re: new computer bought the dell, bought the big 24" fancy monitor. hope it fits in my stupid ugly desk. $1012 or something but it won't be here til march 11th or so and hondo i just don't have the time or patience to wait for all the parts, assemble everything, then diagnose a hundred different problems and settings when i can just turn on the dell.

25th February 2009, 14:02	#20
AnimalChin DRINK CHEERWINE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001,028	Re: new computer also i'm at school right now and i'm using a mac on the big fancy 24" dell monitor. everyone says dell monitors are the best and i see why. this thing is huge and rad. macs are dumb, however.