Buying PCs not Building

**ukbsktbll** · 08-19-2008, 09:49 PM

Ok my moms office needs 6 PCs she would like them to all be the same, but she wants to get at least 4 the same. I have looked many places and just havent found a great deal. I think with everything she is looking at no more than 800-850 a pc

Here is what it needs XP Pro or Vista Business, Excel, Word, Outlook.
(and keyboard and mouse)

Heres what i would like it to have
Intel Core Duo 2.3ghz or higher or AMD equivalent
2gb ram for xp pro more if recommended for vista
HD maybe at least 100
Monitor 22 inch
dvd rw drive
Vid card doesnt have to be anything special and no floppy drive needed

There is not really a preference on where we buy it from, we would like a warranty.

**peterhuang913** · 08-19-2008, 09:51 PM

Get a Dell. They might have some business offers.

mlabre20 · 08-19-2008, 10:17 PM

Dells prices are terrible. Even if they offer a business deal, it will still probably be overpriced.

ripe · 08-19-2008, 10:25 PM

honestly i would go to new egg... for example...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113073

for $680... quad core with a decent vid card, but also i dont really know what your using them for so idk check around and see if there are any you like better

ahhh no monitor with it hmmm..

i geuss this one has a screen but still recommend new egg and just finding a decent monitor to buy with it, but thats just me and i'm not much of a business person XD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883103152

**ukbsktbll** · 08-19-2008, 10:48 PM

if i buy outlook 2007 can that only be installed on one pc?

**peterhuang913** · 08-19-2008, 10:57 PM

Outlook Express should be enough. If you need more, use Mozilla Thunderbird. If you buy Outlook, it's mostly like one license.

**peterhuang913** · 08-19-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlabre20

Dells prices are terrible. Even if they offer a business deal, it will still probably be overpriced.

Dells are all in one packages with monitors and they include some sort of warranty, exactly what his mom needs. No stop whining about their prices because they are not that bad.

**sobeit** · 08-20-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukbsktbll

Ok my moms office needs 6 PCs she would like them to all be the same, but she wants to get at least 4 the same. I have looked many places and just havent found a great deal. I think with everything she is looking at no more than 800-850 a pc

Here is what it needs XP Pro or Vista Business, Excel, Word, Outlook.
(and keyboard and mouse)

Heres what i would like it to have
Intel Core Duo 2.3ghz or higher or AMD equivalent
2gb ram for xp pro more if recommended for vista
HD maybe at least 100
Monitor 22 inch
dvd rw drive
Vid card doesnt have to be anything special and no floppy drive needed
.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukbsktbll

if i buy outlook 2007 can that only be installed on one pc?

IMO, you are asking a lot for what you are willing to spend. You will need to purchase a copy of microsoft office standard suite per computer and that by itself be almost 400 dollars.

Toucan Sam · 08-20-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterhuang913

Dells are all in one packages with monitors and they include some sort of warranty, exactly what his mom needs. No stop whining about their prices because they are not that bad.

I'm going to have to go with mlabre on this one. Monitors are NOT included, and the monitors they offer are overpriced. Every computer comes with a warranty. And yes, the prices really are not that great. When I was pricing out a computer, I got the current one I have for 1100$, versus the nearly exact same dell for 1600$. Plus, and i know his mom probably wont need this, but they are TERRIBLE for upgrading.

**peterhuang913** · 08-20-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toucan Sam

I'm going to have to go with mlabre on this one. Monitors are NOT included, and the monitors they offer are overpriced. Every computer comes with a warranty. And yes, the prices really are not that great. When I was pricing out a computer, I got the current one I have for 1100$, versus the nearly exact same dell for 1600$. Plus, and i know his mom probably wont need this, but they are TERRIBLE for upgrading.

I know advocating for the devil is hard but here is go.

Dell Home: Desktop: Inspiron 530

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...=DDCWDB3&s=dhs

Not even gonna upgrade it, it comes out to be $749 with 20 in. monitor or +$30 to upgrade to the 22in. and still under $800.

Some people give Dell a bad rap but if you can accept the fact that they are nice packages, with KB, mouse and monitor, with little effort, it's actually OK for his mom. Then they can use OOo for the word suite.

**wrench97** · 08-21-2008, 03:08 PM

Office Pc's are not the same as home/gaming Pc's here a Vostro with Office Small business edition 2 year warranty and 15 months Trend micro antivirus, 20" LCD Monitor $980.00
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...=brcwsfz&s=bsd

**linderman** · 08-21-2008, 03:39 PM

My brother and I take care of all our office machines (small office = about 30 machines)

I prefer DELL unless they are doing something demanding ..... but for the tasks outlined above........ I would say ...."Dude; you need some Dell's"

no hassle, decent warranty with monitor and they are good for that price ........

no upgradability to speak of; but that is no longer a shock to you ????

I certainly dont have a Dell sitting on my desk / nor does my brother

......... but all the regular data entry staff / accounting staff / sales etc etc are now all running on Dells's

the autocad construction design fellas all have our custom builds .....

**peterhuang913** · 08-21-2008, 08:32 PM

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08-19-2008, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ukbsktbll TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 753 OS: XP Professional My System	Buying PCs not Building Ok my moms office needs 6 PCs she would like them to all be the same, but she wants to get at least 4 the same. I have looked many places and just havent found a great deal. I think with everything she is looking at no more than 800-850 a pc Here is what it needs XP Pro or Vista Business, Excel, Word, Outlook. (and keyboard and mouse) Heres what i would like it to have Intel Core Duo 2.3ghz or higher or AMD equivalent 2gb ram for xp pro more if recommended for vista HD maybe at least 100 Monitor 22 inch dvd rw drive Vid card doesnt have to be anything special and no floppy drive needed There is not really a preference on where we buy it from, we would like a warranty.

08-19-2008, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Buying PCs not Building Get a Dell. They might have some business offers.

08-19-2008, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
mlabre20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 145 OS: Windows 7	Re: Buying PCs not Building Dells prices are terrible. Even if they offer a business deal, it will still probably be overpriced.

08-19-2008, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ripe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 OS: xp service pack 2	Re: Buying PCs not Building honestly i would go to new egg... for example... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883113073 for $680... quad core with a decent vid card, but also i dont really know what your using them for so idk check around and see if there are any you like better ahhh no monitor with it hmmm.. i geuss this one has a screen but still recommend new egg and just finding a decent monitor to buy with it, but thats just me and i'm not much of a business person XD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883103152 Last edited by ripe; 08-19-2008 at 10:30 PM.

08-19-2008, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ukbsktbll TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 753 OS: XP Professional My System	Re: Buying PCs not Building if i buy outlook 2007 can that only be installed on one pc?

08-19-2008, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Buying PCs not Building Outlook Express should be enough. If you need more, use Mozilla Thunderbird. If you buy Outlook, it's mostly like one license. Last edited by peterhuang913; 08-19-2008 at 10:59 PM.

08-21-2008, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,527 OS: Win7	Re: Buying PCs not Building Office Pc's are not the same as home/gaming Pc's here a Vostro with Office Small business edition 2 year warranty and 15 months Trend micro antivirus, 20" LCD Monitor $980.00 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...=brcwsfz&s=bsd __________________ Power Supply and Selection

08-21-2008, 03:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Buying PCs not Building My brother and I take care of all our office machines (small office = about 30 machines) I prefer DELL unless they are doing something demanding ..... but for the tasks outlined above........ I would say ...."Dude; you need some Dell's" no hassle, decent warranty with monitor and they are good for that price ........ no upgradability to speak of; but that is no longer a shock to you ???? I certainly dont have a Dell sitting on my desk / nor does my brother ......... but all the regular data entry staff / accounting staff / sales etc etc are now all running on Dells's the autocad construction design fellas all have our custom builds ..... __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 08-21-2008 at 03:42 PM.

08-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Buying PCs not Building the mod has spoken