Xeon,

It's not that I don't have the knowledge to build my own. It's the money.
I was going to do that but
buying all the components separately and then putting them together would
have cost me more money. I live in a place where computer components aren't
readily available. And I don't trust mail order very much.

"Xeon" wrote in message
...
See,
This is when it helps to have the knowledgeSP to build your own
system...
I myself would NEVER buy a system from ANY major manufacturer... as things
get to proprietary, and fixed. It is so much easier to just build your
own,
that way you get the mobo you want, the memory you want the video you
want,
and the drives....... granted waranty chasing is a hastle if you have a
problem, but if you go with good stuff..... you shouldn't need the
warranty
and it should go out dated b4 the warranty expires just my humble
opinion......
And, if ya dont have the confidence to build your own... give me a call
I'll do it for ya!!!!!

{SFU}xeon

"Steve" wrote in message news:FInXb.34658$uV3.58421@attbi_s51...
Well I was going to have them (Dell) put the ATI 9800XT in the new
system,
but it jacked up the price beyound what my wife and I had budgeted for a
new
computer. As far getting a Dell it's the only company that my wife and
I
trust. We have had bad experiences either personally or professionally
with
the other major computer manufacturers. So we opt for Dell. I know
alot
of
people who don't like Dell but I guess it's just a matter of personal
preference.

Steve

"Darthy" wrote in message
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On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 06:20:25 GMT, "Steve" wrote:

What about overclocking this card? Would it then approach the Ultra's
speed?
I am soon getting a Dell Dimension XPS which is coming with a stock
5200
card and I am going to put the 5600 in it.

Perhaps...

Why get a Dell? Paying for a card that you're gonna pull out?

Spend less on a better computer - put money into better card.


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