I just ordered a Studio desktop from dell, then when i was checking my shipping status i noticed i picked the wrong one i wanted the 12 MB 3.00 processor, i tried to change it but DELL wouldn't let me ... they said i'd have to wait to recieve my product and then send it back for the upgrade. BUUUT i don't really want to send it back .. so how wil i do with this one ?
My system specs are ..
8GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4X2GB
Dell Wireless Desktop Keyboardand Mouse
Dell 23 Wide (S2309W)
ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB supporting HDMI
1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
19-1 Media Card Reader w/ Blu-Tooth and Icon Manager
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Home Premium 64-bit Edition English
eBay Web Access Icon
Vista, PC-Restore, Dim/Insp
Dell Dock Consumer
Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access
Dell Resource DVD with Application Backup
Dell Video Chat
Windows Live Search,Multiple User Interface
Dell Connect 2.1
Dell Support Center 2.0 64bit
Dell Movie Store
DataSafe Local BackUp 2.0 Basic
Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
Integrated 10/1000 Ethernet
No Modem Option
ADOBE READER 9.0 MULTI- LANGUAGE
16X DVD+/-RW DRIVE,BLK,DIM,M
Power DVD 8.2, DVD
Roxio Creator 10.2 Premiere Standard Definition
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Dell AX210 USB Stereo Speaker
McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware firewall, 30-Days
Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition
2 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty Support,1 Year Extended
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Soft Contracts - Banctec
Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Extended Year(s)
Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Initial Year
Next Business Day Parts and Labor On-Site Service, 1 Year Extended
Next Business Day Parts and Labor On-Site Service, Initial Year
To activate your online backupaccount, go to Start, Programs, DataSafe Online
2GB DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 FOR SDO/DIM/INS/XPS
DATASAFE ONLINE 1.1 2GB FOR DIM/INS/XPS
S and P Drop-in-Box Marcom forDHS Desktops
Dell, Software, Wild Tangent Inc Games
Photoshop Elements 7.0 + Premiere Elements 7.0 Upsell (PEPE), English
You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
Dell Remote Access free basic to access your PCs from outside your home
Dell Remote Access, free basic service - access your PCs and files from outside your home
HELP PLEASE ! How will i do with this processor?
You wanted the Q9650 with 12MB cache? You'll only really notice a big difference between the two when rendering DVD movies, playing the most demanding games or loading a wack of programs up at the same time. You'll be happy with the Q9400.
However, check the price difference. Sometimes upgrades are free/cheap. I mean, alot cheaper than upgrading the CPU later on.
I don't like that video card, but it will play The Sims no problem.
HELP PLEASE ! How will i do with this processor?
Well your processor is garbage, but adequate for most menial tasks.
It's your GPU that should concern you. 256MB is a paltry amount for gaming. You should be able to handle your kiddy-games just fine, but don't try anything new or graphically impressive with that ATI GPU.
Why on Earth did you purchase a Dell? Next time, do some research before wasting your money.
You should be able to play games AND music. All you realy need is a CPU of 2500 mHz or more. But that system should work fine.
I would return the Dell, as repairman of computers, I see more Dell in my shop compared to other brands. They not %26quot;old%26quot;, used about 5 to 8 months old. Most cases it is the motherboard went south. When you work on a Dell, the case is poorly cleanup or sharp edges. You have to careful or you will cut hands or fingers.
I would wait until you purchase your computer because you will get a coupon for free copy of Windows 7. I been using W7 now for 5 months. It is better than Vista and fast as XP. W7 runs any program under Vista or XP. Would you believe W7 will run old DOS programs and does not run under Vista.
As for brand, look at Acer, other cheap computer but does not have the problems of Dell. HP or Compaq is good source in %26quot;Mid%26quot; price range. Your Sony %26amp; Toshiba are high price, they are built like tank.
Would you believe most of motherboards for desktop or laptop are made in factory in China. This includes HP, Acer, Asus, and other brands.
For a pretty inside case as for tech support is Toshiba. But this don't make the machine work faster.
Look a custom built machine.
