05 Aug 10
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Originally posted by PBE6If you're just using the machine as home computer and are not going to any media work (eg: video editing, photo quality images) or serious gaming that a 64-bit OS and all the extra RAM is a complete waste of money.
OK, I checked out the Dell site again to get a rough estimate on the price. Here's what I found in my price range:
Dell Studio XPS 9000 ($999):
- Intel Core i7 920, 2.66GHz, 1MHz FSB, 8MB cache
- Windows 7 64-bit
- 6GB tri-channel DDR3 SDRAM, 1066MHz, 6 DIMMS
- 1 TB hard drive
- ATI HD5450 Radeon video card
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Dell Studio XPS 9000
- NVIDIA GT220 GeForce video card
- Blu-ray Disc (BD) Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)
05 Aug 10
Originally posted by PBE6Old desktop compy?
My old desktop compy just blew a gasket, and I'm looking to replace it with something cheap (between $500 and $1000) but effective. I'm thinking my best bet is something I can hook up to my TV, so good video specs would be the main concern. I don't do much gaming these days, so I don't need mind-bending 3D performance. Anyone have any general recommendations?
Sounds gay.
05 Aug 10
Originally posted by PBE6buy yourself a wireless mouse and keyboard. Then hook your desktop up to your big screen tv and use that as your monitor. I have mine hooked up to my 40 inch Samsung TV and kick back on the couch while i surf the net from 20 feet away from the screen.
Thanks for all the tips, recommendations and info. Luckily, I didn't have the chance to screw any of it up as my brother said he would sell me his Studio XPS 8100 for cheap. Sweet!
Much easier on the eyes and the couch is way more comfy than some stupid chair.
06 Aug 10
Originally posted by uzlessWouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a comfy chair?
buy yourself a wireless mouse and keyboard. Then hook your desktop up to your big screen tv and use that as your monitor. I have mine hooked up to my 40 inch Samsung TV and kick back on the couch while i surf the net from 20 feet away from the screen.
Much easier on the eyes and the couch is way more comfy than some stupid chair.
06 Aug 10
Originally posted by uzlessThis is indeed the plan!
buy yourself a wireless mouse and keyboard. Then hook your desktop up to your big screen tv and use that as your monitor. I have mine hooked up to my 40 inch Samsung TV and kick back on the couch while i surf the net from 20 feet away from the screen.
Much easier on the eyes and the couch is way more comfy than some stupid chair.
06 Aug 10
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Originally posted by PBE6you'll have to zoom in with your web browser when you surf. I use IE8 and have it set to 200%. 100% has the font too small.
This is indeed the plan!
I tried firefox but i couldn't get the zoom to stay on after i closed the browser. Everytime i loaded up firefox, i'd have to zoom in again. IE remembers the setting so you don't have to keep doing it day after day.
Let me know if you figure out how to get firefox to stay zoomed.