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New to me machine XPS

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  • 02-05-2012 10:09am
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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,105 ✭✭✭


    Hi there, just a bit of advise:)

    I have bought this machine on adverts.ie, collecting this evening. Am I getting value for money at €420?

    http://www.adverts.ie/1596963

    Will be used for internet / music / films from hard drive and light gaming.

    Many thanks, all comments welcome.


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    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭Sup08


    go to this thread and see what you can get for a few quid more.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056625519

    New processor, more ram and better for gaming. This would be my choice. If you can't build yourself you can have the guys at the site build it for you at a price.
    You could also start a thread with your budget and the guys will make a suggested build for your budget and requirements.


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    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    Mech1 wrote: »

    Am I getting value for money at €420?

    Not really. Is 420 your budget?


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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,105 ✭✭✭Mech1


    No not exactly "my budget" but old machine died and I needed a replacement asap so no time for building / ordering on line etc gotta pick something up today as it is also used for business. I have bought this already just gotta collect so a bit late to be worried I suppose.

    Just as well all was backed up. power supply blew and fried the mb.

    Im really just looking for peoples thoughts on the spec of this xps. and its capabilities.


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    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    If you have to buy today I reckon you'd be better of just getting a laptop.


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    Sup08
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    ^^ Buy something from a retailer with a proper guarantee.


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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,105 ✭✭✭Mech1


    ok thanks guys, I pulled out of the deal:eek: When i asked for a service tag to check I instead got a serial number and a build date ........2009 advertised as "brand new".

    Lesson learnt, booted up a "make up outta old bits" puter tonight and that will have to do until i get a build sorted.

    so thanks and will surely be more questions soon.


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