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04-24-2014, 02:37 PM #51WHT Addict
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04-24-2014, 03:52 PM #52Web Hosting Master
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well this is disappointing. Even my current old computer which is several yrs old (6+ yrs) from HP has both the VGA and HDMI.
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04-25-2014, 08:00 AM #53Newbie
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I would always chose Intel vs AMD in the processor features and specs. This being said i would go for option 1 for sure in your case.
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04-25-2014, 09:30 AM #54Web Hosting Master
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Am I being stupid for being turned off by the fact that this tower does not support HDMI? Is there quality difference between analog and HDMI?... there must be?
That is my concern. If I use that adapter cord thing... will it still REAL digital quality?
Thanks!
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04-25-2014, 09:47 AM #55Retired Moderator
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It looks like your monitor has a DVI connection (the white one). HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort are all digital display connections and all to some extent compatible through the use of passive adapters - like the cable EtherVM suggested:
I think anything you can buy now will have one of those digital outputs so will work with your monitor (using a digital signal).Chris
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04-25-2014, 09:52 AM #56Dennis Johnson
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Juliet - Buy the XPS 8700. I grabbed one about a month ago and it's a blazing fast machine. And, yeah - I had to use a DVI - VGA adapter. But you won't really notice any visual degradation from it for what you're using it for.
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04-25-2014, 09:56 AM #57Retired Moderator
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04-25-2014, 10:04 AM #58Web Hosting Master
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SoftWareRevue,
That's the tower that has that high gloss finish and an odd shape to the design ... so I should stop being so anal and get the below PC I was quoted when I called dell? To be honest, I will hardly even see the tower as it's hidden, so I know I need to stop being so picky about the tower.
Price: $779
Item Description
XPS 8700
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 2 DIMMs
Dell KB213 Wired Multimedia Keyboard, US-English
If accessories are purchased, they may ship separately
NVIDIAŽ GeForceŽ GT 635 1GB DDR3
Dell SRV Software 1703
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XPS 8700, Black Chassis
WindowsŽ 7 Professional, 64Bit, English
Dell Laser Mouse
16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW), write to CD/DVD
Integrated 7.1 with WAVE MAXXAudio 4
No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Dell Wireless 1703 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0
US Power Cord
English Documentation DAO
1 Year Enhanced Support
Module,Placemat,8700,Global,W8.1
Retail Software - Win7
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4th Generation IntelŽ Core™ i5-4440 Processor (6M Cache, 3.1 GHz)
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GOOD1501_1310/BTO
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Document Reader Included
Dropbox, Digital Delivery, 20GB for 1 Year Promotion
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04-25-2014, 10:14 AM #59Web Hosting Master
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Now I can't make up my mind whether to get this tower http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883156048 ... or the XPS 7800???
I'm usually a very decisive person, so I hate when this happens! I like to put papers on top of my tower (my desk is too small!), but with the XPS 7800 I won't be able to do that anymore due to its design... LOL
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04-25-2014, 10:17 AM #60Retired Moderator
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If you're choosing a new computer based on it's usefulness as a table you're doing something wrong.
Chris
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04-25-2014, 10:21 AM #61Web Hosting Master
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LMAO
So true, good point. Sorry, I see that I am being silly. It seems the best option would be the XPS 7800 and install an extra shelf to hold my "stuff". You think both these PCs will be equally powerful and fast? I want to buy the one that is the best one of the two.... not the one that makes a better table
Thanks.Last edited by Frosty; 04-25-2014 at 10:27 AM.
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04-25-2014, 10:56 AM #62Dennis Johnson
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I don't think her monitor has HDMI, does it? It's hard to tell - she talks a bit.
My 3 week old Dell XPS 8700 has DVI and HDMI outputs. All depends on what her monitor needs.
I have mine hooked to an old VGA monitor because it's still in break-in mode. I'm not switching until I'm certain it's working right. I'll probably transfer everything over in another week. But first impressions and after benchmarking, it's a nice box.There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.
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04-25-2014, 11:03 AM #63Web Hosting Master
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my monitor has this white plug (digital, which I think is called an HDMI, not DVI?) but also has a second "slot" for a blue analog plug... so it takes both.
I still can't make up my mind whether to get the XPS 7800 or this PC instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883156048
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04-25-2014, 11:09 AM #64Retired Moderator
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QFT. But I think the white connector is DVI, so it'll hook up to whatever digital output the box has. (A photo of the cable disconnected would tell us for sure).
I have mine hooked to an old VGA monitor because it's still in break-in mode.
Juliet: The specs look very similar. Realistically if you're upgrading from something a few years old whatever you get is going to be fast and powerful by comparison. Unless you have very specific needs you'd probably be happy with any of them.Chris
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04-25-2014, 12:45 PM #65Web Hosting Master
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The XPS 7800....
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 2 DIMMs
Dell KB213 Wired Multimedia Keyboard, US-English
If accessories are purchased, they may ship separately
NVIDIAŽ GeForceŽ GT 635 1GB DDR3
Dell SRV Software 1703
1TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive 6.0 Gb/s
XPS 8700, Black Chassis
WindowsŽ 7 Professional, 64Bit, English
Dell Laser Mouse
16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW), write to CD/DVD
Integrated 7.1 with WAVE MAXXAudio 4
No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Dell Wireless 1703 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0
US Power Cord
English Documentation DAO
1 Year Enhanced Support
Module,Placemat,8700,Global,W8.1
Retail Software - Win7
Shipping Material
4th Generation IntelŽ Core™ i5-4440 Processor (6M Cache, 3.1 GHz)
Dell.com Order
Shipping Material, Direct
GOOD1501_1310/BTO
No PDVD
Document Reader Included
Dropbox, Digital Delivery, 20GB for 1 Year Promotion
Label Structured in Addl SW
CFI Not Included
Windows 7 OS Label
MicrosoftŽ Office Trial
Additional Software
McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription
Operating System Recovery Media Not Included
... is $100 more than this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883156048
Someone put me out of my misery and tell me which one I should get because I'm being very indecisive. I'd would rather not spend $100 more... unless it's worth it I can't tell if it is....Last edited by Frosty; 04-25-2014 at 12:52 PM.
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04-25-2014, 07:19 PM #66Web Hosting Master
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I just realized that dell tried to "screw" me. They quoted me $779 for the i5 (specs shown in prior post above), not the i7 which is what newegg has on their site! So I contacted dell and mentioned I am not paying $779 for an i5 when I can get the i7 from newegg for the same price!! ... but they refuse to adjust specs, so I won't be buying directly from dell.
Last edited by Frosty; 04-25-2014 at 07:33 PM.
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04-26-2014, 01:44 PM #67Web Hosting Master
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I finally bought this PC a few minutes ago from newegg along with that little adaptable attachment thingie
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883155764
I like the wired mesh it has on the front. Should arrive in a few days, so my computer dilemma has come to an end! LOL.
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05-09-2014, 01:29 AM #68Newbie
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Option One because it's cheaper.
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05-26-2014, 10:29 AM #69Newbie
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I'm going through a buying phase of desktop right now too. Here's what I usually go for: expansion, most bang per buck, and best quality parts.
I've not purchased a prebuilt desktop in years, mine have always been custom built. Having said that, the specs you posted for what you are buying are good. Never be afraid to spend extra on something you plan on using for a long time.
I am typing this to you on a desktop that is 6 years old. No, its not quick or flashy. Yes it's the one that is being replaced. When I built it, I intended to use it for a long time, so I sprung for what was then a bit higher than I needed. I could *still* add RAM to it, and more hard drives.
Always plan ahead, you might get stuck with a box for a long time, and it just has to work.
The only hardware failure I've had in it in 6 years was a memory stick. Those have lifetime warranties when you buy them yourself.
Power supply is critical too, don't spring for cheap ones and expect them to last. Mine's an Antec TruePower Trio 550W. They were the best you could buy back then, and they still are.
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05-26-2014, 10:35 AM #70Web Hosting Master
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This was an old thread you just dug up... I already bought a new HP desktop. It is defective and have sent it back for exchange.
I prior 2 optiplex desktops I bought from dell very recently were BOTH defective. The first one's hard drive died second day and the second desktop had a fault fan making REALLY loud constant banging sounds.
In conclusion, I have been having horrible luck lately... not just computers but lots of things. It's crazy!
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05-26-2014, 09:15 PM #71Web Hosting Evangelist
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Hi Juliet I have also gone through similar problems.
One goes mad and can not find the logic of the case.
When I have this type of problem, I go outside to distract, then I return and find the solution of one way or another.
I have a lot of patience.Cybernes Hosting: Hosting Cusco
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05-27-2014, 04:15 AM #72Junior Guru Wannabe
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I choose #2 option, you're right since #1 option use Windows 7 Home which will make so much different at system than Pro edition and its specs really good too so I think you choose the right option
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07-10-2014, 05:20 PM #73Web Hosting Master
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Have you looked at building your own PC? I would check out sites like newegg/NCIX/tigerdirect/etc. You can usually get barebones kits adequately cheap that you can put together.
I personally use Craigslist to buy parts, and then just buy the necessary components that I need. You can usually save a couple hundred dollars by buying used RAM/Cases/etc.
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