Inspiron 530 Desktop - anyone have experience of this machine ?

Hi All,

I am interested in the new Dell Inspiron 530 desktop computer.
I chose this for a number of reasons, but the choices available seem to be quite numerous and offer greater flexibility.
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My interest is in the IntelCore 2Quad processor Q8200 4MBL2, 2.33GHz 1333FSB with 8GB dual channel DDR2 SD ram @ 800 Mhz. 500 Gb hard drive. I would be going with the Dell recommended audio and video package and Windows Home and Student Office.

Is there a better combination than what I have in mind? The computer will be for general use, some graphic, data processing and usual the internet work.

Current computer is a 6 year old HP Pavilion laptop ze5383US that has been pretty much trouble free, with 2.66GHz P4, 1GB Ram and 60 GB hard drive - with the usual trappings.

The new one I have in mind will probably be the last computer I will need to buy (am retired and $'s are short) and would like to cover all the bases.

Anything to look out for or be aware of before placing an order?

Thanks in advance for any comments

mariner