12-10-2002, 05:52 PM
I could use the advice of my fellow geeks on this:
Ok, the Sony P3 500mhz just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. It's time for a new system. Dell's got a Dimension 8250 3ghz hyperthreading processor which I can get with a DVD 4x burner for about $1700. Or I can opt for a 2.4 ghz for about $1100, also with DVD burner...or I can go cheapie with a 4550 dimension with a 2.4 for about $828 with the DVD burner.
I use the PC for alot of graphic work, want to run some games, and just typical use.
Couple questions:
<ul>
<li>Is there much difference between a 4550 and a 8250 Dimension that will really make a difference to me?
<li>What can I do with a DVD burner. In theory, could I put 4.7gb of MP3's on it and play thru my DVD player? When I burn a DVD, is it in a file structure?
<li> Anything else I'm missing or should be aware of as I make this purchase???
</ul>
Ok, the Sony P3 500mhz just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. It's time for a new system. Dell's got a Dimension 8250 3ghz hyperthreading processor which I can get with a DVD 4x burner for about $1700. Or I can opt for a 2.4 ghz for about $1100, also with DVD burner...or I can go cheapie with a 4550 dimension with a 2.4 for about $828 with the DVD burner.
I use the PC for alot of graphic work, want to run some games, and just typical use.
Couple questions:
<ul>
<li>Is there much difference between a 4550 and a 8250 Dimension that will really make a difference to me?
<li>What can I do with a DVD burner. In theory, could I put 4.7gb of MP3's on it and play thru my DVD player? When I burn a DVD, is it in a file structure?
<li> Anything else I'm missing or should be aware of as I make this purchase???
</ul>
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