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Dell Optiplex 3020 - Advice Please

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    #32
    IRAC War
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    Lemlin wrote: »
    Will it help boost the machine a bit if I've slow internet though?

    The difference in cost of 4GB v 8GB is so small in rela terms you're better off with 8GB. Do you need it, probably not, but as more crap gets installed on to the PC more stuff hangs around in RAM. Tabbed browsing, people now open multiple tabs with their web browsers and genuinely big excel spreadsheets all combine to making spending €15 now worth it in comparison to paying someone €50 to fit a €15 part down the line.


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    #33
    davo2001
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    Lemlin wrote: »
    Will it help boost the machine a bit if I've slow internet though?

    Not in the slightest.


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    K.O.Kiki
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    davo2001 wrote: »
    No need for 8GB of RAM then.

    I have lots of Office programs etc. open daily, and I'm pretty sure I can go past 4Gb.
    Will post screenshots tomorrow.


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    #35
    Lemlin
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    Have started looking on Adverts. Some good second hand value to be had and thinking it may be the way to go. Any recommendations?


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    savemejebus
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    Lemlin wrote: »
    Have started looking on Adverts. Some good second hand value to be had and thinking it may be the way to go. Any recommendations?

    is work paying for this or is it coming out of your own pocket? Will you be looking to claim it as a business expense?

    Just wondering as I'd guess no job would pay for a second hand machine from adverts and it's unlikely you'd be able to claim one as a business expense.

    IMO If you need a machine that is guaranteed to be reliable for official work purposes and your not comfortable building your own then the only way to assure this is by buying new, you can get decent warrantys on the dell vostro range for not too much.

    With regards to ram I think you should go with as much as your budget allows, 8gb is not too much at all, but if you find it expensive to add to a dell build then you can always buy it from crucial afterwards.


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    #37
    K.O.Kiki
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    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    I have lots of Office programs etc. open daily, and I'm pretty sure I can go past 4Gb.
    Will post screenshots tomorrow.

    ySTy6HL.jpg

    Go for 8Gb RAM ;)


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    #38
    Shougeki
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    K.O.Kiki wrote: »

    Go for 8Gb RAM ;)

    Ha just decided to check my usage on my work machine. 6.7GB used. 4.4GB of that be browsers....... lol


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    #39
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    Shougeki wrote: »
    Ha just decided to check my usage on my work machine. 6.7GB used. 4.4GB of that be browsers....... lol

    That much porn while working must be distracting... :pac:


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    #40
    Lemlin
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    This any good?

    http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/dell-optiplex-9020-micro/11070791


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