Alright, so my IBM Thinkpad T23's hdd crapped out on me, and while I will be getting a new hdd from a friend, I realize that I need a new computer. At first, I wanted a laptop, and I still do. However, the laptop will probably come in the summer or the end of this year. Right now I just need a computer, and I can't ignore the awesome prices on Dell Vostro towers at the outlet.
How's this?
Vostro 400 Mini Tower
Intel Core 2 Duo - 2330
160 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
1000mb ram (will upgrade aftermarket)
DVD/RW;DVD-ROM
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
-480$
Vostro 400 Mini Tower
Intel Core 2 Quad-Core - 2400
250 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
2000 mb ram (upgraded aftermarket)
DVD/RW
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
-540$
My main concern is dual core vs. quad core. This pc will be dual booting Ubuntu and XP. I will probably play a few graphics intensive games. The majority of its use will be mulitmedia and internet stuff.
Will I notice any advantage of quad core? More importantly, any disadvantage over a dual core in any situations?
These Vostro desktops do not come with a monitor, I assume? Why does Dell not list the sound card and networking card of most of these computers?
Thanks,
Tim
How's this?
Vostro 400 Mini Tower
Intel Core 2 Duo - 2330
160 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
1000mb ram (will upgrade aftermarket)
DVD/RW;DVD-ROM
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
-480$
Vostro 400 Mini Tower
Intel Core 2 Quad-Core - 2400
250 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
2000 mb ram (upgraded aftermarket)
DVD/RW
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
-540$
My main concern is dual core vs. quad core. This pc will be dual booting Ubuntu and XP. I will probably play a few graphics intensive games. The majority of its use will be mulitmedia and internet stuff.
Will I notice any advantage of quad core? More importantly, any disadvantage over a dual core in any situations?
These Vostro desktops do not come with a monitor, I assume? Why does Dell not list the sound card and networking card of most of these computers?
Thanks,
Tim