Buying a Dell...How does this look?

[nokia1566]

Hey,

I don't know a whole lot about computers. I've been trying to customize a really nice computer (really fast and all that good stuff). I'd be using it mainly for music and multitabling, and I need a computer that will work with that new 30 inch Dell monitor (is this video card right?) that I will be purchasing. How does this look?

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/c...600F4&s=dhs (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DXPS600F4&s=dhs)

I was going to upgrade the following:

Processor:

Pentium® D Processor 830 with Dual Core Technology (3.0GHz, 800FSB) [add $90 or $2/month2]

Hard Drive:

500GB Serial ATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM) [add $260 or $8/month2]

Speakers:

Dell 5650 5.1 100 Watt Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer [add $40 or $1/month2]

Keyboard:

Dell USB Keyboard add $0 (they don't include a keyboard and
then offer to add one for $0? how does this makes sense?)

Office Software:

Microsoft Office Basic - Includes Word, Excel and Outlook email [add $149 or $4/month2]



Downgrade:

Video Ready w/o Monitor [subtract $360] (getting that 30 inch monitor as soon as it comes out)

So in total it would run me like $3500...

Should I upgrade/downgrade on anything to make the computer
run better?

Thanks.

[send_the_msg]

good machine, have fun

[YTV]

For what you are going to be using the computer for, you could build a similiar setup for around $1000, and spend the extra $2000 to buy that 30" monitor.

Wow, thats top of the line, good job in poker this year!

Yeah, thats alot of money to spend for what you need it for.

[obsidian]

I don't think any of those video cards will support the native resolution on the 30" monitor.

[nokia1566]

Can you tell/show me where I can get a video card that will?

Thanks.

[smoore]

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For what you are going to be using the computer for, you could build a similiar setup for around $1000, and spend the extra $2000 to buy that 30" monitor.

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I wholeheartedly agree with this post. Hell, just call Dell and tell the commision paid sales rep what you need the computer for and the'll give you a lower priced machine. Hook up with a local builder/mom&pop shop and you can get your requirements for $1k easily. It'll probably just be beige instead of "dell graphite".

"I need a database desktop" -- translates to: I want to run pokertracker with a million hand database while multitabling, surfing the net and managing my music. If they don't get this reference just tell them that you run normal desktop applications and a fairly demanding database application. If they press you further, tell them, "A geek told me to say that."

edit: get in touch via email with newegg.com and zipzoomfly.com... I'm sure they can fill your requirements for far less than dell.

[obsidian]

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Can you tell/show me where I can get a video card that will?

Thanks.

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Well right now you need some expensive matrox cards to meet the resolution demands. However, for apple they have a 30" LCD that you need a dual-link DVI card for. I'm don't believe those are commercially available for PC though.

[nokia1566]

So what do I need to buy to be able to use that 30 inch monitor? Can I get those expensive matrox cards for my PC?

Thanks.

[Rick Nebiolo]

You may want to try or compare Velocity Micro (http://www.velocitymicro.com/) for a semi-custom built machine. I think you should get better bang for the buck and *I think* this company gets good reviews.

~ Rick