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New computer advice
« on: March 16, 2012, 10:31:24 pm »
Ive now got a broken destop and two lap tops that have thrown the towel in.  I need a new desktop.

I like the idea of an all-in-one setup.  I hate the way i have wires everywhere at the moment. Looking at this from Dell:

Inspiron One 2320 : UK - Touch / i5-2400S / 6GB /1TB/NV GT 525M /BD-Combo/TVT/AV (031), Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64Bit

Item Description Base:  Inspiron One 2320 : UK - Touch / i5-2400S / 6GB /1TB/NV GT 525M /BD-Combo/TVT/AV (031)
Memory: 6144MB 1333 MHz Dual Channel DDR3 [1x2GB + 1x4GB] Memory
Dell KM632 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Video Card: 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce®  GT 525M Graphics Card
Hard Drive: 1TB Hard Drive
Microsoft Operating System:  Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64Bit
CD ROM/DVD ROM:  6X Blu-Ray Combo (BluRay read, DVD/CD read & write) Drive
Wireless:  Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230, support Intel® Wireless Display&Bluetooth 3.0HS

Order Information
Inspiron Desktop One 23 Order
Chassis Options;  Chassis with AV Module (VGA, HDMI, S/PDIF, Composite Audio/Video)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400S Processor (2.50GHz, 6MB)
Touch Screen: Multi-Touch Screen
TV Tuner:Hybrid DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner


Thoughts.  Seems good to me but i literally am a mong with IT.  I only need to surf the net, use microsoft office, Autocad3D, HEVAcomp and AmTech design software.  Dont do gaming.

Thoughts?
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 10:34:06 pm »
Performance? No wires?

The new iMac.

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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 10:37:27 pm »
tbh id rather stay with a windows based product.
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 10:38:08 pm »
You can run windows on it....
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 10:39:56 pm »
I know, but i dont want an iMac lol.  Ive had a go on one and it was awkward to use at first and the missus didnt like it at all. 
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 11:14:50 pm »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on March 16, 2012, 10:39:56 pm
I know, but i dont want an iMac lol.  Ive had a go on one and it was awkward to use at first and the missus didnt like it at all. 

How was the iMac?  :laugh:


As said Dell Outlet. Early morning is better for the real deals.  :wink:
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2012, 11:16:32 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on March 16, 2012, 11:14:50 pm
Quote from: Janner_Sy on March 16, 2012, 10:39:56 pm
I know, but i dont want an iMac lol.  Ive had a go on one and it was awkward to use at first and the missus didnt like it at all. 

How was the iMac?  :laugh:


As said Dell Outlet. Early morning is better for the real deals.  :wink:

Cheers Ian.  Am looking at the options there now.  im fine with refurbished, it'll be as new anyway
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2012, 11:18:55 pm »
how do the athlon chips rate to a pentium equivalent?
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 11:22:15 pm »
They run hotter. Other than that don't know specifics. Go Core iX if you can.  :smiley:
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2012, 11:26:01 pm »
thats my thoughts.  Ive been looking at the i5 core jobbies, but in all honesty that means nothing to me  :grin:

What would be quicker though

an  i5-2400S (2.50GHz, 6MB)
or  i3-2100 (3.10GHz, 3MB Cache, DC)

I always used ot look at PCs based on the ram and processor speed.  Well out of speed on all of these new processors.  Might nee to buy a computer mag and do a little research on this one
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2012, 11:35:44 pm »
Check the Dell has a video out if you want to link it to an extra monitor, mine didnt have one which is a complete pain.
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2012, 11:38:18 pm »
Quote from: PDT on March 16, 2012, 11:35:44 pm
Check the Dell has a video out if you want to link it to an extra monitor, mine didnt have one which is a complete pain.

If i go for a normal desktop ill defintiely ask for the dual monitor as it makesmy work much easier.  But with the All in ones the screens are pretty large so i can just split the window when im working
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 12:00:29 am »
 i5-2400S (2.50GHz, 6MB)

Is quicker.  :smiley:
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Re: New computer advice
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2012, 12:20:17 pm »
i5 upwards really but my money goes mac  :wink:
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