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From: Bruce Varney on 19 Apr 2010 15:04 No much good to me as I am in the UK as already stated. Bruce. "timdrouillard" <timdrouillard(a)comcast.net> wrote in message news:dtWdnTp2z_-hOVHWnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d(a)giganews.com... >I happen to agree with the people that have already pointed out the options >for just buying a new refurbished system. > > I've bought several refurbished systems from > Overstock.com > Systime.com > as well as the Dell Outlet stores for both Home users and Small Business > users. > > Note: The systems I bought from Dell or Overstock.com came with Windows XP > Pro disks. > The systems I've bought from Systime did not, although it did already come > loaded with XP Pro. > > As an example. right now at Overstock.com is a GX620 desktop unit for $218 > with a 3.2Ghz processor and 1gig of ram. > http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-GX620-3.2GHz-1GB-80GB-Desktop-Computer-Tower-Refurbished/4030359/product.html > > If you don't need a tower case, they also currently have a GX280 slim case > with 2.8Ghz processor and 512 meg ram for $138. > > http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-Optiplex-GX280-2.8GHz-40GB-Computer-Refurbished/4457176/product.html > > Maybe sell the 8200 to help offset the cost. > > > > "Steve W." <csr684(a)NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message > news:hqi1cc$2j6$2(a)speranza.aioe.org... >> Ben Myers wrote: >>> On 4/19/2010 11:36 AM, William R. Walsh wrote: >>>> Hi! >>>> >>>>> At present I have a Dim' 8200 which I am considering upgrading so I >>>>> can run Windows 7 with 4 GB ram. >>>> >>>> It's quite possible that this system will run Windows 7 reasonably >>>> well for most things. If you intended to keep it running with the >>>> stock hardware, a video card upgrade would be a good way to squeeze >>>> some more performance out of the system. It uses AGP video cards. >>>> >>>>> Would it be possible to fit a better Dell motherboard in this case and >>>>> would I need to change the mounting tray? >>>> >>>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300 or 8400 would likely work. If it >>>> was me, I'd go with the 8400 motherboard, since it has a newer chipset >>>> (Intel 925) and takes DDR2 memory modules. If you can get the tray >>>> with the new board, I would. If I remember correctly, the Dim8200 >>>> board is somewhat differently shaped than the ones found in the 8300 >>>> and 8400. >>>> >>>> But...why not keep the 8200 as it is or even sell it? You should be >>>> able to pick up a Dell Dimension 4700, 8300, or 8400 at a very >>>> reasonable price. Any of these would be more than capable of running >>>> Windows 7 very well. The 4700 and 8400 both use DDR2 memory, which is >>>> still reasonably priced. You might also consider the OptiPlex GX620, >>>> which comes in a variety of shapes (desktop, small form factor and >>>> tower) and is a very good machine. >>>> >>>> William >>> >>> Bruce, >>> >>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300, Precision 360, or Optiplex GX270 >>> (tower case only) is a perfect drop-in replacement for the Dimension >>> 8200 case. All three have Intel 865 or 875 chipsets capable of >>> supporting 4GB of DDR memory. >>> >>> However, a motherboard from a Dimension 8400, Precision 370 or Optiplex >>> GX280 will not fit in the Dimension 8200 chassis without some filing, >>> grinding with a Dremel tool, and other hacking to make proper openings >>> for the cooling fan, which mounts differently than its predecessors. >>> I've tried. I do not recommend! >>> >>> As William says, simply picking up an inexpensive used Dimension 4600, >>> 4700, 8300, 8400, Precision 360/370, Optiplex GX270/GX280 is also an >>> option. You may be able to find a whole system locally or nearby for >>> less money that you would pay for the motherboard alone. >>> >>> Lately, I've been selling off older Dell motherboards as spares, instead >>> of even trying to sell a whole system. Shipping costs for a whole >>> system have become excessive, unless the system is new or nearly new... >>> Ben Myers >>> >>> >> >> Got any 8300's in stock? What do you get for a board and processor? >> Might just transplant one into my 8200... >> >> -- >> Steve W. >> (\___/) >> (='.'=) >> (")_(") >
From: timdrouillard on 19 Apr 2010 18:19 FWIW, Sorry, I forgot you did point the fact that you were in the UK in your original post. However, I did check on overstock.coms international web site, and they shop to the UK no problem. The same GX620 desktop is priced at GPB 200.77 http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-GX620-3.2GHz-1GB-80GB-Desktop-Computer-Tower-Refurbished/4030359/product.html Just trying to help. "Bruce Varney" <bruce.varney(a)ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:CO1zn.821147$5n1.92284(a)newsfe01.ams2... > No much good to me as I am in the UK as already stated. > > Bruce. > > "timdrouillard" <timdrouillard(a)comcast.net> wrote in message > news:dtWdnTp2z_-hOVHWnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d(a)giganews.com... >>I happen to agree with the people that have already pointed out the >>options for just buying a new refurbished system. >> >> I've bought several refurbished systems from >> Overstock.com >> Systime.com >> as well as the Dell Outlet stores for both Home users and Small Business >> users. >> >> Note: The systems I bought from Dell or Overstock.com came with Windows >> XP Pro disks. >> The systems I've bought from Systime did not, although it did already >> come loaded with XP Pro. >> >> As an example. right now at Overstock.com is a GX620 desktop unit for >> $218 with a 3.2Ghz processor and 1gig of ram. >> http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-GX620-3.2GHz-1GB-80GB-Desktop-Computer-Tower-Refurbished/4030359/product.html >> >> If you don't need a tower case, they also currently have a GX280 slim >> case with 2.8Ghz processor and 512 meg ram for $138. >> >> http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Dell-Optiplex-GX280-2.8GHz-40GB-Computer-Refurbished/4457176/product.html >> >> Maybe sell the 8200 to help offset the cost. >> >> >> >> "Steve W." <csr684(a)NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:hqi1cc$2j6$2(a)speranza.aioe.org... >>> Ben Myers wrote: >>>> On 4/19/2010 11:36 AM, William R. Walsh wrote: >>>>> Hi! >>>>> >>>>>> At present I have a Dim' 8200 which I am considering upgrading so I >>>>>> can run Windows 7 with 4 GB ram. >>>>> >>>>> It's quite possible that this system will run Windows 7 reasonably >>>>> well for most things. If you intended to keep it running with the >>>>> stock hardware, a video card upgrade would be a good way to squeeze >>>>> some more performance out of the system. It uses AGP video cards. >>>>> >>>>>> Would it be possible to fit a better Dell motherboard in this case >>>>>> and >>>>>> would I need to change the mounting tray? >>>>> >>>>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300 or 8400 would likely work. If it >>>>> was me, I'd go with the 8400 motherboard, since it has a newer chipset >>>>> (Intel 925) and takes DDR2 memory modules. If you can get the tray >>>>> with the new board, I would. If I remember correctly, the Dim8200 >>>>> board is somewhat differently shaped than the ones found in the 8300 >>>>> and 8400. >>>>> >>>>> But...why not keep the 8200 as it is or even sell it? You should be >>>>> able to pick up a Dell Dimension 4700, 8300, or 8400 at a very >>>>> reasonable price. Any of these would be more than capable of running >>>>> Windows 7 very well. The 4700 and 8400 both use DDR2 memory, which is >>>>> still reasonably priced. You might also consider the OptiPlex GX620, >>>>> which comes in a variety of shapes (desktop, small form factor and >>>>> tower) and is a very good machine. >>>>> >>>>> William >>>> >>>> Bruce, >>>> >>>> The motherboard from a Dimension 8300, Precision 360, or Optiplex GX270 >>>> (tower case only) is a perfect drop-in replacement for the Dimension >>>> 8200 case. All three have Intel 865 or 875 chipsets capable of >>>> supporting 4GB of DDR memory. >>>> >>>> However, a motherboard from a Dimension 8400, Precision 370 or Optiplex >>>> GX280 will not fit in the Dimension 8200 chassis without some filing, >>>> grinding with a Dremel tool, and other hacking to make proper openings >>>> for the cooling fan, which mounts differently than its predecessors. >>>> I've tried. I do not recommend! >>>> >>>> As William says, simply picking up an inexpensive used Dimension 4600, >>>> 4700, 8300, 8400, Precision 360/370, Optiplex GX270/GX280 is also an >>>> option. You may be able to find a whole system locally or nearby for >>>> less money that you would pay for the motherboard alone. >>>> >>>> Lately, I've been selling off older Dell motherboards as spares, >>>> instead >>>> of even trying to sell a whole system. Shipping costs for a whole >>>> system have become excessive, unless the system is new or nearly new... >>>> Ben Myers >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Got any 8300's in stock? What do you get for a board and processor? >>> Might just transplant one into my 8200... >>> >>> -- >>> Steve W. >>> (\___/) >>> (='.'=) >>> (")_(") >> > >
From: Tony Harding on 23 Apr 2010 04:54 On 04/21/10 00:58, Tony Harding wrote: > On 04/20/10 07:09, Bruce Varney wrote: >> Appreciate the help but the cost of shipping will rule out from buying >> across the pond. > > Do you have any feel for the cost of shipping US (ZIP 07028) to you? I > have an XPS410, on which I have run Win7 Pro, replaced 12/31/09 by my > XPS9000. You could have it very cheaply if you also paid for shipping. > Let me know if you're interested and we can communicate offline. I have > the original Dell shipping box, etc., so that won't be a problem. Never mind - I cruised FedEx and came up with something like US$350 for a 40lb package (approx the size of the XPS410's box).
From: Bruce Varney on 23 Apr 2010 08:11 Thanks for the offer Tony, but the shipping costs are a tad expensive. Bruce "Tony Harding" <tharding(a)newsguy.com> wrote in message news:hqrn8p0ks6(a)news2.newsguy.com... > On 04/21/10 00:58, Tony Harding wrote: >> On 04/20/10 07:09, Bruce Varney wrote: >>> Appreciate the help but the cost of shipping will rule out from buying >>> across the pond. >> >> Do you have any feel for the cost of shipping US (ZIP 07028) to you? I >> have an XPS410, on which I have run Win7 Pro, replaced 12/31/09 by my >> XPS9000. You could have it very cheaply if you also paid for shipping. >> Let me know if you're interested and we can communicate offline. I have >> the original Dell shipping box, etc., so that won't be a problem. > > Never mind - I cruised FedEx and came up with something like US$350 for a > 40lb package (approx the size of the XPS410's box). > > >
From: Bruce Varney on 23 Apr 2010 08:27
Thank you for all your helpful replies. Bruce. "Bruce Varney" <bruce.varney(a)ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:M7gAn.782302$DL1.259308(a)newsfe25.ams2... > Thanks for the offer Tony, but the shipping costs are a tad expensive. > > Bruce > > "Tony Harding" <tharding(a)newsguy.com> wrote in message > news:hqrn8p0ks6(a)news2.newsguy.com... >> On 04/21/10 00:58, Tony Harding wrote: >>> On 04/20/10 07:09, Bruce Varney wrote: >>>> Appreciate the help but the cost of shipping will rule out from buying >>>> across the pond. >>> >>> Do you have any feel for the cost of shipping US (ZIP 07028) to you? I >>> have an XPS410, on which I have run Win7 Pro, replaced 12/31/09 by my >>> XPS9000. You could have it very cheaply if you also paid for shipping. >>> Let me know if you're interested and we can communicate offline. I have >>> the original Dell shipping box, etc., so that won't be a problem. >> >> Never mind - I cruised FedEx and came up with something like US$350 for a >> 40lb package (approx the size of the XPS410's box). >> >> >> > > |