straydog1980
DARTH MENSES  Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/10/2005 at 23:26 |
Alllright. I'm moving out to Atlanta to start a new branch of my company in about 3 weeks. I need to start thinking about the computer setup I want. I will need:
1 server (that will probably be used as a work machine also)
4 desktop machines
I need decent hardware, but need to keep it as cheap as possible. Right now i'm perusing the Dell website, but I figured I would check with you all to see if you might suggest another retailer / manufacturer. We will be performing basic office duties (excell, word mainly) as well as powering a fairly intensive industry specific application. Right now my work computer is a P4 1.8 with 256 megs of ram, and it is able to handle everything allright.
I want at least 512 megs of ram, and at least a P4 2.8, unless you guys suggest something better. I want the most for my (boss') money. HELP A BROTHA OUT.
I found this on Dell.com:
P4 2.8 w/ 800 fsb
XP pro
512 ddr2 sdram
17" flatpanel monitor
integrated graphics
integrated sound
integrated 10/100 nic
40g hard drive (7200)
Microsoft Office Small Business
48x cdrw
for $1,062
can i do better than this for this price? If I take off Microsoft Office, it would drop the price to around $800. I won't get that on every machine
I appreciate any advice!!
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dragonstaff
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1/10/2005 at 23:35 |
40 Gig? Dell will usually option up things like that so I would bump that up as far as possible. Otherwise sounds good for an office box.
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ghostrider
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1/10/2005 at 23:35 |
Atlanta is TEH SHIAT, not just because every street has "peach" in it's name. Seafood rules the culinary scene, and the nightlife is jumpin'. Atlanta is gay-friendly, so take some guns. On the good luck scale you're move is ranked at 89.6372%.
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ghostrider
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1/10/2005 at 23:37 |
heyzuess fukin key-rist
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metatron
Fighting The Good Fight ™  SSHOLEPosts: 508 Registered: 4/12/2002 Offline
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1/10/2005 at 23:47 |
Go Dell. That's a decent price for what you get listed above.
However, you might look into the Dell Outlet. They have many refurbished/remanufactured PCs preconfigured (limited inventory) that sell dirt cheap. Plus, you still get the same warranty as their "new" boxen. THIS IS MY ADVICE. I HAVE SPOKEN. DO NOT EVER MAINTAIN DIRECT EYE CONTACT WITH ME.
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vasudeva
Bad Taste in your Mouth  SSHOLEPosts: 4618 Registered: 3/8/2002 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 00:12 |
ghostrideryyz: Atlanta is TEH SHCrapcocks such as myselfAT, not just because every street has "peach" in it's name. Seafood rules the culinary scene, and the nightlife is jumpin'. Atlanta is gay-friendly, so take some guns. On the good luck scale the Village People're move is ranked at 89.6372%.
Haha. That's just wacky. I need to check if you're ready to expire, cause this is amounting to rape.
Hilarious rape.
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ghostrider
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1/11/2005 at 00:24 |
vasudeva: ghostrideryyz: Atlanta is TEH SHCrapcocks such as myselfAT, not just because every street has "peach" in it's name. Seafood rules the culinary scene, and the nightlife is jumpin'. Atlanta is gay-friendly, so take some guns. On the good luck scale the Village People're move is ranked at 89.6372%.
Haha. That's just wacky. I need to check if you're ready to expire, cause this is amounting to rape.
Hilarious rape.
Is there any other kind ?
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Heather
DARTH MENSES Got Textwar? Posts: 738 Registered: 11/24/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 00:28 |
I enjoy ghosts's rapage. |
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ghostrider
liberal exit SSHOLEPosts: 2525 Registered: 7/29/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 00:30 |
Heather: I enjoy ghosts's rapage.
I hear that far too often
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Heather
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1/11/2005 at 01:02 |
Vas, tell LBP to give you a hug from me.
Crapcoks and Village People
This is highly fucking enjoyable. |
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fastlane
Zombie scream style  SSHOLEPosts: 725 Registered: 2/7/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 01:12 |
Nightlife there is great and did you know Atlanta Motor Speedway is not in Atlanta. But it's close.
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 02:15 |
dragonstaff: 40 Gig? Dell will usually option up things like that so I would bump that up as far as possible. Otherwise sounds good for an office box.
40g is enough for me to store all my work data, AND 20g of mp3's. 'tis enough, especially for my slave labor, who will be doing nothing but typing and answering phones all day. God i can't wait to be the boss. 
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qwerty
DARTH MENSES  Posts: 628 Registered: 9/8/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 07:58 |
Fuck Dell, fuck them in the ass. If you want to buy something with a warrenty then find a asian computer store. From the shop I buy most of my computer hardware=
Product Specifications:
intel Celeron 320 (2.4GHz)
256 DDR Kingmax Memory PC3200
40 GB Hard Disk
52x CD ROM
17" Colour SVGA Monitor
ATX Midi Big Case
ASUS Main Board
Onboard Radeon 3D Graphics
On Board Stereo Sound System
Optical Mouse And Keyboard
Basic Mulimedia Speakers
56K INT Fax/Modem
Bussiness Suite 2002
FREE 200 DIALUP HOURS*
$AUS 673.20
OR
$US 513.84
With the remain $500 you can buy office and get the shop to upgrade memory.
Why am I surrounded by fucking idiots - I'm so ronrey
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 13:59 |
qwerty: Fuck Dell, fuck them in the ass. If you want to buy something with a warrenty then find a asian computer store. From the shop I buy most of my computer hardware=
Product Specifications:
intel Celeron 320 (2.4GHz)
256 DDR Kingmax Memory PC3200
40 GB Hard Disk
52x CD ROM
17" Colour SVGA Monitor
ATX Midi Big Case
ASUS Main Board
Onboard Radeon 3D Graphics
On Board Stereo Sound System
Optical Mouse And Keyboard
Basic Mulimedia Speakers
56K INT Fax/Modem
Bussiness Suite 2002
FREE 200 DIALUP HOURS*
$AUS 673.20
OR
$US 513.84
With the remain $500 you can buy office and get the shop to upgrade memory.
Why am I surrounded by fucking idiots - I'm so ronrey
that's not enough computer for me, though. I want at least 512 memory and P4 2.8. I've done a bit a research on these machines (the one listed above) and I think it will fit the bill. It just seemed like more $$ than I needed to spend. I could just build them all myself and make bad ass machines for my boss' money, but he would rather have them built so he can get them supported by Dell or whomever if there are problems.
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I can break you with my mind. Watch, I'll do it.  SSHOLEPosts: 1505 Registered: 3/6/2003 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 16:35 |
ghostrideryyz: Heather: I enjoy ghosts's rapage.
I hear that far too often
This is seriously funny shit Ghost. I almost feel sorry for laughing.
Not really though.
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 21:46 |
ANOTHER QUESTION. about a server. I don't know squat about 'em. I am only going to be supporting 4 machines, and the "server" will be the computer in my office.
Does it really have to be a server, per se? and for only 4 other computers, how badass or unbadass would it need to be to be efficient? I don't want a crappy computer, but I also don't want to waste my boss' money on more computer than I need (although I will have a dvdrw drive thankyouverymuch.
tanks!
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mundhra
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1/11/2005 at 21:52 |
domain controller, fileserver, webserver, db server...
what is the server for? |
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/11/2005 at 22:01 |
sorry i'm really new to servers, and don't have much experience with them. I'll try to explain what we use it for. We have a software application that is industry specific that we use on all the machines in the office (5). All the main database information, including critical data is located on this central machine. The internet connection is routed through this computer. It has to be on for any of the other computers to log on to the net or use the associated software. Does that help you at all? We don't have an actual 'server' right now. It's just a p4 1.8 (i think?) with 512 megs of ram. And it does ok. Runs win2k pro.
this computer will have to double as a workstation, and will have to be powerfull enough to handle everything mentioned about and still allow functionality for work, excel, word, and that above mentioned app. (also must be able to surf the LS all the while)
[Edited on 11/1/2005 by straydog1980]
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1/12/2005 at 00:33 |
If you're going to use it for critical data I would say *your* machine (being the server) should probably have a RAID array in it. Go with the Dell, it's just so much easier than racking your brain about things. |
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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1/12/2005 at 00:36 |
well, critical data is backed up daily. I'm not really into spending all the extra cash just to have a backup HD. I'll look into it though.
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Heather
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1/12/2005 at 00:54 |
I miss admining peer to peer networks. I have boat loads of movies and music stashed on everyone's computers, it was great. |
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