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  • Need to find a good deal on a pc desktop

    I need a pretty basic but decent and functional PC. Something basically just for work and school stuff. Really just need the tower, I have a monitor and keyboard. Any suggestions on where I can find a smoking deal?

  • #2
    http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...sktop_Computer Has discrete graphics

    http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...sktop_Computer Has integrated graphics

    If you need more basic, lesser spec'd, say the word.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Tx Redneck View Post
      http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...sktop_Computer Has discrete graphics

      http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...sktop_Computer Has integrated graphics

      If you need more basic, lesser spec'd, say the word.
      Thanks for posting those! I think the 2nd one is probably more than enough to meet my needs. I just need it to run some engineering software, run MS Office, and browse the net without being slow. I use my Mac laptop for my everyday stuff. You already know how computer retarded I am!!

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      • #4
        I'd look at the manu site to see if the option to upgrade to 7 is available, or at least if they offer the drivers. If they do, it'd be in your interest since you're familiar with it. 8 is a huge learning curve...

        Edit:If the engineering software is graphics intensive, we need to consider other options. The integrated on that one won't cut it.

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        • #5
          Dell Inspiron 660
          Processor: Intel Core 2nd Generation i3-2120 Processor (3.1GHz,3MB Cache)
          Windows 8
          Dell Outlet Inspiron 660 Minitower
          1TB Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, 7200rpm, SATA
          6 GB DDR3 Memory (1X2G/1X4G), 1333MHz
          16X DVD +/- RW Drive
          Intel HD Integrated Graphics

          Price: $369.00

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          • #6
            If you get a dell with 8 and want 7 let me know and I'll send you the media to load it...

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            • #7
              Here's the system requirements for the engineering software I use (Pro E/Creo Elements)


              Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express 4.0
              System Requirements
              Current Release Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express 4.0
              Languages English
              Support Available Yes (through the online Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express Forum)
              Add-on Modules No
              Upgrade Options Yes (professional version of Creo Elements/Direct Modeling)
              Operating Systems
              Windows® 7 32 and 64-bit Edition of Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium
              Windows® Vista 32 and 64-bit Edition of Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium
              Windows® XP™ 32 and 64-bit Editions of Professional and Home(1)
              System Memory (RAM) Minimum: 512 MB
              Video Display 3D capable graphics card with OpenGL support
              CPU
              Intel Pentium (III, 4, M, D)
              Intel Xeon
              Intel Celeron
              Intel Core
              AMD Athlon
              AMD Opteron
              Note: Single-, dual- and quad-core processors are supported.
              Hard Disk Space Minimum: 400 MB

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              • #8
                And yeah, I definitely want Windows 7. I've never used Windows 8, and don't even want to mess with it. We use Windows 7 at work and school also.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Chopped54 View Post
                  Dell Inspiron 660
                  Processor: Intel Core 2nd Generation i3-2120 Processor (3.1GHz,3MB Cache)
                  Windows 8
                  Dell Outlet Inspiron 660 Minitower
                  1TB Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, 7200rpm, SATA
                  6 GB DDR3 Memory (1X2G/1X4G), 1333MHz
                  16X DVD +/- RW Drive
                  Intel HD Integrated Graphics

                  Price: $369.00
                  Where did you get that? I have a Discover rewards deal for 10% off through the Dell store, but I think the price I found was higher than $369.00.

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                  • #10
                    Try this. Sometimes Dell URLs won't resolve....

                    Refurbished laptops, desktop gaming computers, monitors, docks & servers on the cheap from Dell Outlet. READY TO SHIP laptops for sale. Up to 30% savings.

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                    • #11
                      How far are you into your course load? Will there be any drafting down the road? If so, make sure you have plenty of memory. I would consider 4 GB to be the minimum if so

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                      Originally posted by Leah
                      Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                      • #12
                        I've already taken the Pro E class, I'm about 3 years in. I'm in mechanical, so not as much draft work as Civil.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Chopped54 View Post
                          Try this. Sometimes Dell URLs won't resolve....

                          http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineS...&puid=29297641

                          Yeah, link doesn't work. I'll try searching again.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Buick355 View Post
                            Yeah, link doesn't work. I'll try searching again.
                            Its under the outlet...

                            Dell.com/Outlet

                            I have bought and sold quite a bit from their outlet and scratch and dent. Never got one that I could even tell physically anything was wrong with it. I used to buy 5-10 of the laptops at a time and flip them and make decent money....

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                            • #15
                              I've got a spare pc I'm looking to get rid of. Its not brand new but let me know if interested.

                              AMD Quad Core 965 Phenom II, 8gb ram , 1tb hard drive, GTX 460 1gb, HAF922 Case, and Corsair H50 cooler
                              Last edited by stang2be; 06-15-2013, 11:30 AM.
                              2013 F150 STX Supercab 5.0L w/3.55 LSD
                              1990 GT Convertible

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