Ok, so I am looking to buy a desktop computer. Dell Outlet has a great deal right now with 20% off the Studio 540.
My needs are as follows:
Here are the spex of what I'm looking at:
Studio - 540
(System Identifier: EWR8DW69)
Studio 540 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
System Price : $609.00
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Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
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Memory
8 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (4 DIMMs)
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Hard Disk Drive
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
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Video
256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 supporting HDMI
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Modem
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
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Hardware Upgrade
USB Optical two button mouse
USB Multimedia Keyboard
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Studio 540 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
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Media Bay
16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
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Software Upgrade
64BIT Operating System DVD
Microsoft Works 9.0
64BIT Operating System CD
After the coupon code it comes to $487. The following are my questions:
FYI - I will also keep an eye on the outlet. If a 94XX/9550 Quad Core opens up, should I snatch it?
My needs are as follows:
- Tons of web browsing, many Chrome windows simultaneously
- Photoshop/minor video editing
- Continuous virus scan in background
- Excel and statistical analysis
- Remote desktop and support
Here are the spex of what I'm looking at:
Studio - 540
(System Identifier: EWR8DW69)
Studio 540 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
System Price : $609.00
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Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory
8 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (4 DIMMs)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hard Disk Drive
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Video
256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 supporting HDMI
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Modem
56Kbps Data/Fax Modem
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hardware Upgrade
USB Optical two button mouse
USB Multimedia Keyboard
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Base
Studio 540 Mini-Tower: Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Media Bay
16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Software Upgrade
64BIT Operating System DVD
Microsoft Works 9.0
64BIT Operating System CD
After the coupon code it comes to $487. The following are my questions:
- Will this perform to my needs?
- Is the memory too slow?
- Am I able to upgrade the processor in here?
- Is it worth it to just grab this deal and then maybe buy even a faster/better motherboard?
- Am I able to easily add another optical drive to this?
FYI - I will also keep an eye on the outlet. If a 94XX/9550 Quad Core opens up, should I snatch it?