Here's the deal. My company will loan me up to $2000 to buy a $2500 dollar PC including software. This will be interest free for 18 months and will be paying them back at a rate of $2000/39 or 51.00/paycheck.
The catch is I can't buy components and assemble them myself.
So, if I were to go whole hog, and look for a $2500 system ... which one would you recommend?
Other catches: No game cards & accessories. No PDA's, cell phone, etc. No Game software. No extended warranties.
Personal business software is allowed, as well as educational, project management, blah blah blah.
Assume the following: I don't play computer games (no time). No need to overclock. Would like to have future expandability & upgradability. Nice monitor would be nice. M$ Windows - XP Pro preferably (I'm working on learning Linux, but I'm not there yet). I don't really care about getting a lot of software - I want to max out the hardware.
What about dell? I always see coupons on hot deals sites for them. 10% off and stuff like that. Sometimes the codes are stackable with other discounts.
That is a good system for the money. Does it include monitor? I would get a better video card but you're not a gamer so it makes no differents. But I would buy that system.
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I don't think it has to be a name brand. So shop for me! Which one would you go for?
One thing I've thought of - is it better to go for the fastest processor/memory/board system and then use minimal components - looking to customize further after it's in my possession?
Or
Get a balanced system with parts known to work together and have the full tech support of the manufacturer?
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