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Gregg Bell 03-25-2016 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BW-userx (Post 5521348)
by the time you get around to it you should have at least another 10 bucks :D
ROFL

BW-userx 03-25-2016 07:14 PM
:d :d :d

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 01:44 PM
Please don't hate me but I'm still debating what desktop computer to buy. Worries about the AMD processor have slightly cooled me toward buying the ASUS, but I found a new one (that hopefully doesn't have an AMD processor--does anyone happen to know?) that is newer and has more RAM and is less money. Any thoughts?

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/sys/5497368099.html

rtmistler 03-30-2016 01:54 PM
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IF YOU CAN SEE THE AD, THEN THE ITEM IS STILL AVAILABLE!
This caused me to laugh enough that my coworkers wondered who sent me what joke. WYSIWYG.

BW-userx 03-30-2016 01:59 PM
yep takes ddr3 ram, 50$

spec pdf file for said desktop look at processer speeds for dual

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global...tech-guide.pdf

beachboy2 03-30-2016 02:00 PM
Gregg,

Quote:
Worries about the AMD processor have slightly cooled me toward buying the ASUS.
What are you on about?

That Asus has an Intel Q8400 CPU which is roughly twice the speed of the one you are currently considering.

zpimp 03-30-2016 02:20 PM
i went on a buying spree on core2duo e8400 brand systems when they went for ~$100
antix linux/icewm they are flying, with 6mb cache and 4gb ram
the argument for office brand systems (hp/dell/lenovo/fujitsu) is:
theyre pretty solid built, power source is certified
video sound lan are integrated/generic thus good linux driver support
igp video card is pretty weak, but enough for counter strike and other lowend games
they last at least 10 years

dell only supports usb mouse.kb, and i prefer ps2
all in all for a stable linux computer i recommend a brand name computer
even latest support disabling uefi and secureboot

ardvark71 03-30-2016 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Gregg Bell (Post 5523676)
Please don't hate me
What? For asking all these questions and then dragging your feet? Nah! :D :p

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg Bell (Post 5523676)
but I'm still debating what desktop computer to buy. Worries about the AMD processor have slightly cooled me toward buying the ASUS, but I found a new one (that hopefully doesn't have an AMD processor--does anyone happen to know?) that is newer and has more RAM and is less money. Any thoughts?
Honestly, my vote is still with the ASUS machine. It has an Intel processor, by the way. ;)

Regards...

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 06:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BW-userx (Post 5523686)
yep takes ddr3 ram, 50$

spec pdf file for said desktop look at processer speeds for dual

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global...tech-guide.pdf
Thanks BW-userx. And thanks for the link.

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by beachboy2 (Post 5523688)
Gregg,



What are you on about?

That Asus has an Intel Q8400 CPU which is roughly twice the speed of the one you are currently considering.
Thanks man. I'm leaning toward the ASUS. I emailed the seller and asked how to meet.

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 06:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by zpimp (Post 5523699)
i went on a buying spree on core2duo e8400 brand systems when they went for ~$100
antix linux/icewm they are flying, with 6mb cache and 4gb ram
the argument for office brand systems (hp/dell/lenovo/fujitsu) is:
theyre pretty solid built, power source is certified
video sound lan are integrated/generic thus good linux driver support
igp video card is pretty weak, but enough for counter strike and other lowend games
they last at least 10 years

dell only supports usb mouse.kb, and i prefer ps2
all in all for a stable linux computer i recommend a brand name computer
even latest support disabling uefi and secureboot
Thanks for all the info, zpimp. I'm not a gamer, so the video card won't matter really one way or another. Appreciate it.

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ardvark71 (Post 5523757)
What? For asking all these questions and then dragging your feet? Nah! :D :p



Honestly, my vote is still with the ASUS machine. It has an Intel processor, by the way. ;)

Regards...
Thanks ardvark. You know, the ASUS just has a good vibe for me. I emailed the seller and asked how to meet.

BW-userx 03-30-2016 06:49 PM
you should have that extra 10 bucks by now so you can now afford a coffee while you're waiting to meet up with the seller. :D

Gregg Bell 03-30-2016 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BW-userx (Post 5523816)
you should have that extra 10 bucks by now so you can now afford a coffee while you're waiting to meet up with the seller. :D
Ha ha. :)

ardvark71 03-30-2016 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Gregg Bell (Post 5523813)
Thanks ardvark. You know, the ASUS just has a good vibe for me. I emailed the seller and asked how to meet.
Cool, let us know how it turns out! :)

(I hope my joke didn't cause offense... ;))

Regards...


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