Anybody have a Dell Dimension 8000 series PC?

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I just ordered the Dell 8200. I've heard some good things and some bad things about Dell.

I ordered this unit because it seemed like a great value for the amount of multi-media, speed, memory, etc that comes with it.

Does anyone have or has used any of these 8000 series?
 
That's what i'm using right now and I LOVE IT!!!! I haven't had a bit of trouble whatsoever! And I realy REALY like the 2 USB ports and headphone jack on the front of the tower!:eek: There customer support is great to! I had a problem with my mouse and they had a new one to my doorstep within 3 days! You won't be dissapointed!

Ryan
 
I've been using a Dell 8200 for almost a year now, and my 2 main pet peeves(after I reinstalled the OS how I liked it) have been the weak power supply, and the lack of power for the ventilation fans.

Admittedly, I probably keep my computers running more than a lot of people(24/7 basically) and am a "power user", so you might not even notice these 2 things I'm mentioning.

One thing that I don't like is that Dell uses a proprietary power supply and motherboard wiring configuration, so you cannot just swap out one of them, you'd have to swap out both of them, unless you special order a power supply wired in the Dell Configuration(only place that does so is PC power and Cooling, AFIK).

Dell makes a decent computer, and they've got pretty good support. All things considered, I'd suggest a dell to pretty much anybody, with a suggestion to upgrade the power supply if they're going to be a power user/gamer or are going to add in lots of extra components.

TC
 
Originally posted by Thunderchyld
All things considered, I'd suggest a dell to pretty much anybody, with a suggestion to upgrade the power supply if they're going to be a power user/gamer or are going to add in lots of extra components.

TC
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I don't know if this makes a difference or not, but my unit has a separate cooling fan for the graphics card.



Thanks for the replies! Can't wait to get it.
 
Sorry, I admit I'm a geek. The decision to learn how to work on a computer was initially a financial decision. A $50.00 book on how to repair and upgrade computers was a lot was cheaper than a $300.00 visit to the PC Doctor. In the process I found Boot magazine that has now become Maximum PC Magazine. Between the book and the magazine, I can now build a PC mostly without looking at the docs and have done some networking as well (lans and VPNs).

This has allowed me to select each component in all our current machines at home (three total) and make sure they all work together. I don't have power supply issues because I choose the PS when I build the machine. The PS is critical to reliable operation IMHO.

If you have to buy a mass produced machine, I'd probably buy a Dell too. But to me, a a little time spent learning how to build a box is invaluable in the long term.

I'd call it liberating.

jmx
 
I use a Macintosh G3 at home and Dell at work finding them both to be reliable machines.

If I were to buy any PC it would be a Dell due
to the daily beating they get at the factory
where I work. In fact I've recently considered
a Dell as an add to my home system to enable
me to work at home.

So yes, IMO Dell is a very good ready made system.
 
I have had my Dell 8200 for almost a year. I have been through three P991 monitors.

The 8200 is an awesome system. I am NOT a geek!!!!:p
 
Heyas. My wife drives all over Ohio every day repairing Dell systems. Mostly laptops, but some towers. She's got more certifications than I can count. I don't promise a response, but, any specific questions, I'll forward to her. You may e-mail us directly @ Me

WayLander

P.S.: She has no stock in the company, and says that for every Dell she repairs, there are 99 Dells that never have a problem. It's usually idiot users that delete vital files or drop the unit in the bathtub... ;)
 
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