Re: Buying a Dell...How does this look?
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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.
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