[RndTbl] Looking for a used computer to upgrade a Pentium 4 3.0 GHz

[Kevin McGregor]

Interesting: Computer Avenue has a refurb Dell Optiplex 380 SFF for $200...
and it uses DDR3!

I'm wondering if the IBM they have uses standard-enough components that I
could just replace the MB/CPU/RAM. I'll have to get the model number and
check.


On Sat, Feb 8, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Sean Cody <sean at tinfoilhat.ca> wrote:

> Seconded.
> Purchased a few machines from them over the past N years (for N >= 6).
>
> I have an E6500 I adore but anxiously want to replace with a E6510 to get
> over a 4GB limit (damned VMs).
> They FREQUENTLY have really tempting sales (right now there is a sale, 28%
> off on all desktops code VALENTINE14, expires... well you can figure that
> out).
>
> Be VARY wary of C2D based machines as DDR2 is pricey...(especially
> SODIMMS).
> If you can max out the machine for cheap then go for it... otherwise save
> a bit longer for an i5 or the unicorn like C2Ds with DDR3.
>
> --
> Sean
> P.S. I have only DDR2 based machines, so painful.
>
> On Feb 7, 2014, at 8:09 PM, Adam Thompson <athompso at athompso.net> wrote:
>
> > I continue to recommend buying from www.dellrefurbished.ca (formerly
> dfsdirect.ca) and getting the extended warranty.
> > I prefer to buy Latitude laptops, Optiplex desktops, or Precision
> anythings, because those business models tend to be much more durable, and
> docking stations are available (cheap!) for the laptops.
> > Prices won't be the absolute best, but quality of the equipment has been
> good so far.
> > -Adam
> >
> > On Feb 7, 2014 8:03 PM, Kevin McGregor <kevin.a.mcgregor at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Is it possible to find a reasonably-priced used machine to replace the
> above with a Core 2 Duo (or better, or AMD equivalent)? That is, if it's
> $400 for a used machine, I might as well spend a few bucks more and get
> something new.
> >>
> >> Memory Express has refurbished machines for as low as $139 (see
> http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45064), but no stock in Winnipeg.
> >>
> >> Anyone got anything? It's for a retired couple, and I'd like to upgrade
> them from XP to Win7 and something a little faster.
> >>
> >> Kevin
> >
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