I can guarantee that Core Duo would be eleventy times faster than your current PC. I went from a 2.4ghz single to a 2.4ghz dual and the difference was absolutely astounding.
With what you do, you could probably save money with a smaller HD, moving your optical drive from your old machine and getting a lighter video card (maybe 128mb).
There's actually a good chance your old machine is using inferior memory. Toss in another $300 over what you were already going to spend for no-name shit and you've got a quality machine.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
With a smaller drive (320 gb) I save $80 and I cant change the optical drive - but at $570, seems like a much better option than tossing another video card in mine. Maybe I could sell my old machine to some shmuck on craigslist too 
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
This may not help your exact situation, but this is good software. It can do all sorts of stuff, but I'll give an example of my uses.
At work I have 3 computers, a laptop, desktop(dual monitor), and an iMac. To avoid using 3 keyboards and mice. I use this program called Synergy. It allows me to use the Same Keyboard and Mouse for all my computers, even the Mac.
The software setup is kinda complicated but its free so what the heck. You start out by configuring the positions of your monitors, mine are laid out horizontally. In this Order from Left to Right. Laptop - Desktop Monitors - Mac. So If i move my mouse all the way to the right I'm controlling my MAC, if I move it over to the Left, I'm controlling the Laptop and the Desktop is in between. No switches or wires or anything, just about 10-20 minutes of mind-numbing during the setup. Its hard to configure on a MAC because there is no GUI for it yet. The computers have to be networked together duh.
Link Below:
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Site description since i suck at describing.
Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware. It's intended for users with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its own monitor(s).
Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse off the edge of your screen. Synergy also merges the clipboards of all the systems into one, allowing cut-and-paste between systems. Furthermore, it synchronizes screen savers so they all start and stop together and, if screen locking is enabled, only one screen requires a password to unlock them all. Learn more about how it works.
Enjoy :lol:
Dell sucks
but if you like paying too much for shitty hardware...go for it
The desktop I have is running fine after 4 years - where's the problem?
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
because for $570 you can get a better computer.
Its the easybutton with a 1 yr warranty.
How much could I really save building that myself? $100 maybe? To me its not worth worrying about shit working together, getting the thing put together, getting the drivers installed, and so on. Unpack, turn it on, and go.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
who said anything about building?
from hp.com
KC787AV#ABA
ÔÇô Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
ÔÇô Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor E6850 (3.0GHz)
ÔÇô 2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x1024)
ÔÇô FREE UPGRADE! 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, DVI-I, TV-out, HDMI
ÔÇô No Modem
ÔÇô 400GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
ÔÇô LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
ÔÇô 15-in-1 memory card reader, 3 USB, 1394, audio
ÔÇô No TV Tuner w/remote control
ÔÇô Integrated 7.1 channel sound w/front audio ports
for $550
(Edit: or change the chip for a 2.6 e6785 c2d and get a 500gb hd and better video card for same price)
I think the promo just ended though so you will have to wait for the next one. I know how hard patience is for you so just hit the easy button
Can you get 'em without vista? I dont want to switch from XP 
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
doesnt look like it.
vista is great as long as you have the hardware for it
Not to start another manufacturer war but Dell is better than HP/Compaq.
...and yes, I have empirical evidence that says so (it's my job).
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Evan Wrote:vista is great as long as you have the hardware for it
no, no it isn't.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
I'm a Microsoft lover and even I agree with Mikey.
It's just not ready for mainstream yet.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:Not to start another manufacturer war but Dell is better than HP/Compaq.
...and yes, I have empirical evidence that says so (it's my job). *shrug*
And I have empirical evidence that says the contrary. as well as personal experience.
A handful of laptops from contractors isn't a large enough sample size.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
XP runs everything I need to do and hasnt had a single crash/failure in 4+ years on my Dell. I've been using them for every job I've had for the past 4-5 years as well (laptops and desktops), also without a single problem. So... if it works I dont want to fuck with it 
If only I could say the same about my motorcycles.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Your motorcycles are eMachines.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:A handful of laptops from contractors isn't a large enough sample size.
7,000 of them and the IT staff to support them is hardly a handful
what period of time is your data from? anything during the Carly Fiorina era of HP is shit I will agree with that. But they have been putting out the best computers in the business the last 2 years.
The past 2 years HP has grown and is now #1 where Dell has been loosing money and marketshare every year. For a reason.
IIRC HP was the only computer manufacturer to make money last year.
and its not like Im a fanboy, I dont even own anything HP.
Your Mom!
My ~3 years of data ended collection about a year ago.
That said, I've never had a problem with a Dell in both business or personal applications.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
I thought we were talking about all this research data not personal use
Every Dell that I have had and my family has had has broken. 1 laptop burned out 2 weeks after I got it.
The one line of Dells I was impressed with were their high end Precision laptops. We took them to Marine Field exercises in the dirt and dust to use as mobile servers and they worked great.
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