Voted dumb post of the week. Since when is a Dell T3400 Precision Workstation with an Intel "Wolfsdale" E8400 processor at 3.0 with a 6MB cache not a value? If you want to create more "heat" in your computer case by "overclocking" and/or purchasing a 95w processor, be my guest. Total waste of time and money.
LOL, I'll take the other side of that bet. Can't say why (I guess I treat em well) but I always get great usage out of computers. My laptop is a bargain basement one and it's still running great after 3 years. I used my last desktop for 5 years. We'll see.
I agree, wouldn't do anything else as a first step. But I'm not even using a fifth of its abilities. Like a Ferrari in traffic.
That's quite a stretch comparison-wise. Oh wait....he doesn't squeeze more performance out of processor vs a trade. I guess I see. Personally, I'll take 90% profit from a trade that is easy than sticking around with risk waiting for the last 10%. But we are talking about computer recommendations. The guy could be the worst possible trader in the world and still give good comp advice.
Usually I'd agree. I remember getting a 486 which had the ability to add an overdrive processor later. Wow future proof! LOL But I don't think the 90s compare much to the 2000s. Seems like computers are improving at a much slower rate.
I appreciate everyone's input and discussion. When it comes to computers I try to defer to those who already use the same applications I use and compare their machines to what I think would be enough. I'm sure if I had the knowledge I could build my own machine at better value.