Dell guys are great guys, but IT'S NOT working

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by countryBoy641, Jan 14, 2023.

  1. I suggest you get one used from eBay. You can get them with warranty up to 3 years if you like... but Precision workstations are notoriously reliable. If you get one with "30-day return" and it works for 30 days, it will likely work for years beyond that.

    If you want, I'll check what's available on eBay and inform you of what I might buy if I were in your shoes...
     
    #21     Jan 14, 2023
  2. OK Thanks -- screenshot

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    #22     Jan 14, 2023
  3. Are you asking me to check it out on eBay for you?

    In Dell "terms"... the current model is T5820... starting around $900. The prior generation, which I have, is T5810... starting around $250.
     
    #23     Jan 14, 2023
  4. ZBZB

    ZBZB

    www.pugetsystems.com
     
    #24     Jan 14, 2023
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  5. I have 4 or 5 boxes laying around here, refurbished, now not working.
    What the difference in price, used versus new?
    Thanks so much.
     
    #25     Jan 14, 2023
  6. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Local IT shops will build whatever you want.
    Components will be from Asia (only manufacturers) but they will assemble in front of you.

    I had a similar issue with dell. They ultimately replaced with a higher spec PC. This was 8 years ago
     
    #26     Jan 14, 2023
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  7. The difference in prices is HUGE. When I upgrade my computer system, I buy 4 or 5 machines. Knowing what I know, I would NEVER buy a new computer!! I would always buy used, but quality used. (It's like the difference between buying a used Lexus with 20,000 miles and a new Yugo.... for the same money.)

    If you were willing to take my advice, I'd recommend you get a used Dell Precision T5810. It's "one generation back" of current... but there are a bunch of upgrades coming in the next generation... like USB 4.0 and Universal Thunderbold. If you're willing to pay-up to have the newest, greatest, biggest, fastest, etc... wait for the next generation. And a T5810 should last you 3-5 years or more while you wait.

    A used T5810 in proper working order will do everything you want, and you won't be able to tell it from "new" except in a few functions... like newer USB, 3.1/3.2 is faster than current USB (3.0)... but you'll be able to get a perfectly functioning machine for 75-80% OFF of the original price. That's my thinking and how I buy computers.
     
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    #27     Jan 14, 2023
  8. Thanks Scat.
    Do you see one on EBAY, that you like??
    I need to do something by tomorrow.
     
    #28     Jan 14, 2023
  9. LOL.. give a few minutes and I'll find you something... LOTS of T5810s available.
    Lemme ask... do you have a max price you want to spend and want me to look near that range? (They all have bells and whistles for extra $$$, but I'm thinking all you need is adequate CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB or better SSD drive and 4-port video card... right? You may need to buy the computer separate from the video card... not many offered "as is" with proper video card for trading on 4 monitors, you know.)
     
    #29     Jan 14, 2023
  10. I use this for trading.
    But CD reader is good is good to have.
    Good sound card is a plus.
    Stay with Windows 10.
    Thanks.
     
    #30     Jan 14, 2023