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wutamess
09-29-2004, 10:02 PM
More discussion here: http://fatwallet.com/t/18/369940/

Had to get me one in order to get motivated to practice on MCSE and training kit course/CBT work. I'm probably going to convert it into a Windows 2003 PDC. From there I'll purchase the training kit books and try doing all the training myself instead of paying $5k for a MCSE boot camp or training class.

Already bought a wireless networking system to get a wireless network started.

Order Details
Order detail - order placed 2004-09-29 15:47:46
Dell Dimension 3000 Series Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor w/ HT Technology (3GHz, 800 FSB)
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP
Memory 256MB DDR SDRAM at 400MHz 256M4
Keyboard Dell Quietkey® Keyboard QK
Monitors SAVE $200! 17 in 1704FP Dell Ultrasharp™ Digital Flat Panel Display 1704FP
Video Card Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 IV
Hard Drive 40GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive 40
Floppy Drives and Additional Storage Devices No Floppy Drive Included NFD
Mouse Dell 2-button scroll mouse SM
Network Interface Integrated 10/100 Ethernet IN
Modem No Modem Requested N
Document Management Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 AAREAD
CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 48x CD-RW Drive DVDCDR
Sound Card Integrated Audio IS
Speakers No Speaker Option N
Productivity Software SAVE $100!! Microsoft® Office Basic Edition 2003 BASICP
Security Software McAfee Security Center w/VirusScan, Firewall and Privacy, 90-day trial MCAFE90
Digital Music Dell Jukebox - easy-to-use music player and CD burning software MMBASE
Digital Photography Dell Picture Studio, Paint Shop Pro Trial, Photo Album Starter Edition DPS
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options 1 Yr Basic Plan (No Rebate offered with this Plan)
PC Installation No Installation NOINSTL
Internet Access Services 6 Months of AOL 9.0 Optimized for Small Business AOLSMB
Mail-In Rebate None NONE
Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience™ DMX
Purchase Intent Purchase is not intended for resale. NOT4SEL

Sure-Oz
09-29-2004, 10:07 PM
fatwallet.com and slickdeals.net are great

wutamess
09-29-2004, 10:09 PM
fatwallet.com and slickdeals.net are great
yeah and also anandtech.com & techbargains.com

unlurking
09-29-2004, 10:32 PM
Let me know if your screen can go above 1280x1024.

I just got one of these flat screens and the icons on my 12" laptop are better. I'm about ready to toss it and go back to my 19" CRT.

The screen was a hand-me-down, and I think I'm figuring out why. I'd be curious to hear others opinions.

BTW, I just picked up an AMD 64 3400+, 1GB, 2 x 160GB SATA, an Epox 4 x SATA RAID MB, and a kick azz black mirror polished aluminum case from Thermaltake. Too bad it's the wife's new toy.

Oh, and newegg shipped before I ordered! ;)

Demonpenz
09-29-2004, 10:59 PM
is it fast enough to play wolfenstien 3d?

Pants
09-30-2004, 12:46 AM
is it fast enough to play wolfenstien 3d?

That's old. I'm sure the system could handle it even without a real vid. card (that's why it's so cheap). No way would you be able to play on the highest settings.