Didn't Dell bring back XP because of complaints?

"Phil Weldon" wrote in message
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'Tom & Cindy' wrote, in part:
| We are about to buy a new computer and are looking at a Dell and an HP.
I
| don't want to start a Dell vs HP argument, but one of the components
that
I
| am weighing into my decision is the graphics card. I realize that
neither
| of these is probably great, but want the best I can get.
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Actually Dell makes a 410 XPS that DOES have an nVidia 8800 GTX graphics
card. On the other hand the price is outrageous. You also are forced to
have a flavor of Windows Vista installed; Windows Vista may actually be
ready for prime time when the first Service Pack comes out.

Phil Weldon

"Tom & Cindy" wrote in message
. ..
| Hi All,
|
| We are about to buy a new computer and are looking at a Dell and an HP.
I
| don't want to start a Dell vs HP argument, but one of the components
that
I
| am weighing into my decision is the graphics card. I realize that
neither
| of these is probably great, but want the best I can get.
|
| The Dell XPS 410 has the Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS w/ 256 MB memory.
| The HP m8000y has the ATI Radeon X1700SE w/ 512 MB memory.
|
| While I have been able to find some info on the GeForce, I know nothing
| about the Radeon.
|
| Or, would I be better off just getting the cheapest card option
available
| and buying my own?
| I believe the Dell has a 375 watt PS and the HP has a 350 watt PS. What
| could I get for either of those machines that would be better than the
| above? I really lust for the GeForce 8800 GTX, but I have read that I
would
| need a much greater PS, and is a little pricier than I can go. (it is an
| available option on the Dell, but is $700 more--and I thought it needed
a
| greater power supply anyway......)
|
| Please go easy on me, I am not extremely well versed.......I just know
| enough to be dangerous. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
|
|
| Thanks,
|
| Cindy
|
|