How does my new computer look to you?

[Marisass]

Ok I haven't received it yet but here are the specs, I know, I rushed but I HAD to have one!

Processor/Display
Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.40GHz with 533MHz front side bus

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Memory
256MB Shared DDR SDRAM at 333MHz

Hard Drive
80GB2 Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive

I also got the CD/CD-RW/ DVD drive

And here is all the extras is the order detail:

Order Detail
Dimension 2400 Series, Intel Pentium 4 Processor at 2.530GHz
256MB DDR SDRAM at 333MHz
Dell Quiet Key Keyboard
17 in (17 in viewable) E171FPBb Flat Panel Display
Integrated Intel 3D AGP Graphics
Module,Hard Drive,40GB, 40GB Value Hard Drive
No Floppy Drive Requested
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,Service Pack 1,English
Dell Application Back-up CD, Factory Install
Generic Dimension Dell Support
Dell 2-button Scroll Mouse
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
56K PCI Data Fax Modem for Windows
48X Max Variable CD-ROM Drive,Factory Install
Integrated ADI 1885 Audio
Stereo speakers
NETWORK ASSOCIATES MCAFEE.COM,OEM,ENGLISH, 90 DAY TRIAL,FACTORY INSTALLED
Dell Jukebox powered by Music Match
Dell Photo Album Standard
Broadband Icon for Inspiron
Dell/My Way Home Page
AOL Solo
Real Network RealOne Player Basic,Version 6,US English
Word Perfect Productivity Pack
Money 2004 Standard Version for Dimension
Microsoft Enclyclopedia,2004 for Dimension
4 Year Limited Warranty
Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year
Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, 3 Year Extended
Soft Contracts - Banctec
$60 MAIL-IN SERVICE REBATE 44105. Redeem within 30 days of ship at dell4me.com/rebates
4X DVD+R/RW CD-RW Combination Drive
Cyberlink Software Decoding for DVD Drives
$100 MAIL-IN REBATE 44102 Redeem your rebate after purchase at dell4me.com/ rebates
Dell Media Experience


What do you guys think? Any things i should correct or unnecessary programs?

[dafanman]

Marisass,
Congratulations on your new system
Youre gonna be amazed when you compare your old speed -vs- this new system, put on your seatbelt, youre about to find out what youve been missing

My first response, is: that machine should be upgraded to 512mb of ram at the first opprotunity

It is a typical cookie cuter model system, with pre loaded software, most I expect you will find of no value to you, or is a lite version, In any event the upgrade in total system speed will more than compensate for some of the misc progs that are loading at start up.

As was mentioned before in the other thread, The system will run when you get it, but it is by no means running optimally, that requires tweakin of the o.s, tweaking of the hardware (to whatever degree is allowed) So, you should be very impressed with your new system, spend some time with it and get the feel of it, then when you are ready to do some optimizing, start a new thread and im sure there are many here who will be happy to help.

P.S: when you get this sys and have used it a bit, please send me a p.m of you impression..

laterz,
dafanman

[Cookiemaker]

You would probably best from getting a new video card and sound card. On board video and sound is a definite no no. And also you would probably benefit from getting a 2nd larger hard drive. I know I would with all the games I download. "Legitly" of course lol.

[Terminal23]

Spend a few more dollars and get Windows Xp Professional.Lot more you'll be able to do with it if you plan on doing any networking.

[dafanman]

Im gonna take a shot in the dark here and guess that youre not a game, or hardware enthusiast, based on what youre coming from.

If that is correct the only thing that will make a diff to your computing experience is the additional ram, Im gonna guess that 20 gb hd or what ever was in the other system still probably has at least 1/4 of the hd space avail?

[MitaDC]

Originally posted by Cookiemaker
You would probably best from getting a new video card and sound card. On board video and sound is a definite no no. And also you would probably benefit from getting a 2nd larger hard drive. I know I would with all the games I download. "Legitly" of course lol.

Hey what about the sound cards built into the NF7-S and the A7N8X-DX mobo's?? I think those mobo's have a good quality integrated sound encoder etc.

[MTAtech]

Looks fast

[Dax_Brandy]

invest on additional RAM

[Dj-Icer]

Add more RAMS normally people would recommend but i think its satisfying already.

[Derek79602+]

Satisfying indeed.

You're gonna miss that floppy at least once in your life.

Enjoy the power.